Animal Husbandry SS 3 – Animal Improvement (Farm Animal Improvement, Artificial Insemination, Advantages and Disadvantages of Art Insemination)

THEME – ANIMAL IMPROVEMENT 

TOPIC 1 – FARM ANIMAL IMPROVEMENT

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

Charts and pictures showing aims of farm animal improvement.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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

1. state the meaning and terms used in animal improvement.

2. list the aims of farm animal improvement.

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS 

1. Meaning and Definition of Animal Improvement

 

2. Aims of Farm Animal Improvement

• High reproductive efficiency

• Prepotency

• Mothering ability

• Cool temperament

• Resistance to pests and disease

• High productivity

• Tolerance to harsh environment

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. provides instructional materials to students

2. explains the aims of animal importance to students.

 

 

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students,

1. copy out the items in the charts.

2. listen to teachers explanations.

LESSON EVALUATION

Students to,

1. define and explain the terms used in animal improvement.

2. list the aims of farm animal improvement.

THEME – ANIMAL IMPROVEMENT 

TOPIC 2 – ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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

1. explain the term artificial insemination.

2. outline the steps and methods used in inseminating animals.

3. carry out artificial insemination practices.

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS 

Artificial Insemination 

1. Meaning

Artificial insemination is the process of collecting male sperm from male animal and manually put them into the female reproductive tract.

2. Steps and Methods of Artificial Insemination 

A. Artificial Vaginas 

An artificial vaginas are used collect the male animal semen, most especially ram.

B. Massage Method 

Massage artificial method is used to collect semen in male birds.

c. Elector Ejaculation 

Electro ejaculation is the method used to collect semen from sexually mature male animals.

d. Recovery of Semen from the Vaginas after Service 

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. presents inseminating tools/equipments.

2. carries out insemination practice with the students.

 

 

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students,

1. observe the tools and equipment.

2. observe and practice how to inseminate.

LESSON EVALUATION

Students to,

1. explain the term artificial insemination.

2. outline the steps and method of artificial insemination.

3. carry out artificial insemination practices.

THEME – ANIMAL IMPROVEMENT 

TOPIC 3 – ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

1. Charts and pictures

2. Films showing artificial Insemination

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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

1. list advantages of artificial insemination.

2. outline disadvantages

of artificial insemination.

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS 

1. Advantages of Artificial Insemination 

• Easier and less expensive than natural mating.

• Easier and cheaper to import semen.

• Service many females possible.

• Allows for testing of offspring etc.

 

2. Disadvantages of Artificial Insemination 

• Requires expertise.

• Difficulties in detecting heat.

• In-breeding heat showing if few bulk used.

• Handling procedure may be in adequate.

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. provides charts and pictures showing advantages and disadvantages of artificial insemination.

2. asks students to copy illustration from the chart.

 

 

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students copy illustrations in to their exercise books.

 

LESSON EVALUATION

Students to,

1. list three advantages of artificial insemination.

2. outline three disadvantages of artificial.