Animal Husbandry SS 2 – Animal Nutrition (Meaning and Classes of Animal Feed, Source of Animal Feed Stuff and Processing and Marketing of Animal Products)

THEME – ANIMAL NUTRITION 

TOPIC 1 – MEANING AND CLASSES OF ANIMAL FEED

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

1. Samples ovaries classes of animal feeds

2. Chart showing the major classes of animal feeds

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. define animal nutrition.

 

2. list the various classes of animals feeds.

3. outline the importance of feeds in farm animals production.

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS 

1. Meaning of Animal Nutrition

Animal nutrition is the process obtaining and providing adequate food necessary for the good health and growth of animals.

2. Classification of Farm Animals Feeds

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Fats and oils (Lipids)

• Vitamins

• Minerals

• Water

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. exposes 1astudents to the various classes of animal feeds.

2. uses charts to demonstrate the importance of feed in farm animals production.

 

 

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students,

1. identify feed stuffs with various nutrient component.

2. participate in the demonstration.

LESSON EVALUATION

Students to,

1. define animal nutrition.

2. enumerate the various classes of animal feeds.

3. state the importance of each nutrient in animal production.

THEME – ANIMAL NUTRITION 

TOPIC 2 – SOURCES OF ANIMAL FEED STUFF

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

Sample of feed stuff in the school Agric laboratory/workshop

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. identify the source of animals feed stuff.

2. state nutritional value/function of each feed stuff.

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS 

Source of Feed Stuff

A. Carbohydrate

• Cereals

• Tubers

• Roughages

• Domestic waste

B. Protein

• Animal sources

• Plant sources

C. Fats and Oils

• Animal sources

• Plant sources

 

D. Vitamins

• Plants sources

• Animal sources

E. Water

• Feeding sources

• Drinking sources

• Metabolic water, etc.

 

2. Values and Functions of Various Animal Feed Stuff

• Supply of energy

• Help in milk production

• Help in tissue formation

• Repair of worn out tissue

• Help in temperature regulation

• Insulates the body

• For growth and development

• Aid resistance to diseases

• Used in acid base balance

• Essential for digestion of food

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. provides samples of the various sources of feed stuff.

2. guides the students in building of feed stuff album.

 

 

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students build feed stuff album as reference booklet.

 

LESSON EVALUATION

Students to,

1. identify and list the sources of animals feed stuff.

2. enumerate nutritional value/function of each feed stuff.

THEME – ANIMAL NUTRITION 

TOPIC 3 – PROCESSING AND MARKETING OF ANIMALS PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

1. Samples of animal products

2. Chart showing marketing channels

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. process animal products into various forms.

2. identify various marketing channels/outlets.

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS 

1. Processing of the following animal products – egg, milk, meat, hide, skin, wool, etc.

2. Marketing Channels

3. Advantages and disadvantages of each marketing channel.

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. demonstrates processing of animal products.

2. exposes students to the various marketing channels.

 

 

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students,

1. observe and practice demonstration of processing of animal products.

2. draws diagram of marketing channels.

 

LESSON EVALUATION

Students to,

1. process animal products into various forms.

2. list and explains marketing channels.