LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION I

Reproduction
Male reproductive system.

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


Define terms related to reproduction.
Identify parts of the reproductive system of a bull.

Exposition of new terms such as hatcheries, broodiness, and incubation.
Discussion.
Drawing and labeling of reproductive system of a bull.
Brief discussion.

KLB book
Chart-  reproductive system of a bull.

KLB BK III
Pg 1
KLB BK III
Pgs 2-3

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION I

Female reproductive

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify parts of the reproductive system of a cow.

Drawing and labeling of reproductive system of a cow.
Brief discussion.

Chart -reproductive system of a cow.

KLB BK III
Pgs 4-5

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION I

Pregnancy, parturition and birth.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define gestation period.
Identify signs of parturition.
Identify proper presentation at birth.

Probing questions;
Discussion;
Exposition.

chart

KLB BK III
Pgs 5-6

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION I

Reproductive system in poultry.
Breeding stock.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify parts of the reproductive system of a hen.
State functions of parts of reproductive system of a hen.
State factors considered when selecting a breeding stock.

Drawing and labeling of reproductive system of a hen.
Brief discussion.
Probing questions;
Discussion;
Exposition.

Chart -reproductive system of a hen.

KLB BK III
Pgs 6-8
KLB BK III
Pgs 9-10

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION I

Methods of selecting breeding stock.
Breeding.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify methods of selecting breeding stock.
Give reasons for breeding.
Define terms related to breeding.

Exposition;
Brief discussion.
Probing questions;
Exposition of new concepts.

text book

KLB BK III
Pgs 11-12

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION I

Breeding systems Inbreeding.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Give reasons for inbreeding.
State advantages and disadvantages of inbreeding.

Probing questions;
Exposition of new concepts.

text book

KLB BK III
Pgs 17-18

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION I

Outbreeding.
Signs of heat in livestock.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Give reasons for outbreeding.
State advantages and disadvantages of outbreeding.

Identify signs of heat in cattle, pigs and rabbits.

Exposition of new concepts;
Discussion.
Brain storming;
Brief discussion.

education trip

KLB BK III
Pgs 18-19
KLB BK III
Pgs 19-20

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION I

Natural mating and artificial insemination.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State advantages and disadvantages of natural mating.
State advantages and disadvantages of artificial insemination.

Discussion with questioning.

Chart  artificial vagina.

KLB BK III
Pgs 20-23

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION I

Embryo transplant.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State advantages and disadvantages of embryo transplant as a method of service.

Exposition;
Brief discussion.

text book

KLB BK III
Pgs 23-24

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION I
LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES

Parturition.
Routine livestock rearing practices. Feeding.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify signs of parturition in cows, sows and does.




Define flushing and steaming up.
Give reasons for flushing and steaming up.

Brain storming;
Brief discussion.
Written exercise.




Exposition of new concepts;
Discussion.

animals about to give birth

KLB BK III
Pgs 24-25





KLB BK III
Pgs 27-28

LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES

Creep feeding.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe creep feeding of piglets, lambs, kids and kindlings.

Exposition of new concepts;
Probing questions;
Discussion.

chart

KLB BK III
Pgs 29-31

LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES

Vaccination.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State properties of good vaccines.
Give examples of common vaccines.

Exposition of new concepts;
Discussion.

 a vaccine

KLB BK III
Pgs 32-33

LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES

Deworming & docking.
Hoof trimming.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain reasons for deworming & docking.

Give reasons for hoof trimming.
Identify tools used in hoof trimming.

Brain storming;
Brief discussion.

Sample dewormers.
Tools used in hoof trimming.

KLB BK III
Pgs 33,36
KLB BK III
Pgs 36-38

LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES

Dusting, dipping and spraying.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Give reasons for dusting, dipping and spraying.

Brief discussion with questioning.

cattle dip

KLB BK III
Pgs 38-40

LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES

Breeding-related practices.
Identification of livestock.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify practices related to breeding.
Give reasons for identifying animals.
Outline various methods of identification.

Exposition of new concepts;
Discussion.
Brain storming;
Brief discussion.

Ear notching patterns.

KLB BK III
Pgs 40-41

LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES

Debeaking and tooth clipping.
Culling.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Give reasons for debeaking and tooth clipping.
Give reasons for culling animals.
Cite basis of culling animals.

Q/A and brief discussion;
Practical activities.
Brain storming;
Brief discussion.

Debeaking and tooth clipping tools.

KLB BK III
Pg 45
KLB BK III
Pgs 45-46

LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES

Dehorning.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify methods of dehorning.
Identify tools used for dehorning.

Q/A and brief discussion;
Practical activities.

Dehorning tools.

KLB BK III
Pgs 47-48

LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES

Castration & caponisation.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Give reasons for castrating animals.
Outline methods of castration / caponisation.

Brain storming;
Brief discussion;
Practical activities.

Tools used in castration.

KLB BK III
Pgs 49-52

LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES

Management during parturition.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Outline management practices during parturition in cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and rabbits.
Identify signs of farrowing.

Brain storming;
Exposition;
Detailed discussion.

student book

KLB BK III
Pgs 52-56

LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES

BEE KEEPING Importance of bee keeping. Bee colony.

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


Outline importance of bee keeping.
Identify members of a bee colony.

Brain storming;
Detailed discussion.

different types of bees

KLB BK III
Pgs 56-59

LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES

Life cycle of a bee. Siting an apiary.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe the life cycle of a bee
State factors considered when siting an apiary.

Exposition,
Probing questions,
Brief discussion.

illustrative chart

KLB BK III
Pgs 59-60

LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES

Types of hives & stocking a hive.
Bee management.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify types of hives.
Outline methods used to stock a hive.
Give reasons for feeding bees.
Identify pests and diseases and their control.

Brief discussion with questioning.

K.T.B.H.
illustrative diagrams of pests

KLB BK III
Pgs 60-65
KLB BK III
Pgs 66-68

LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES

Swarming of bees.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Cite reasons for swarming of bees.
Identify proper practices for handling bees.

Brain storming;
Discussion.

Protective gear.

KLB BK III
Pgs 68-69

LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES

Honey harvesting. Honey processing.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe honey harvesting process.
Identify equipment for honey harvesting.
Outline methods of honey extraction.

Brief discussion;
Teacher demonstration-extracting honey

Equipment for honey harvesting, & extraction..

KLB BK III
Pgs 70-72

LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES

FISH FARMING Importance of fish. Requirements for fish farming.
Stocking, feeding, cropping and harvesting.

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


Outline importance of fish keeping.
Identify requirements for fish farming.

Outline practices for stocking, feeding, cropping and harvesting of fish.

Brain storming;
Discussion.
Brief discussion with probing questions.

Fish pond.

KLB BK III
Pgs 72-73
KLB BK III
Pgs 77-80

FARM STRUCTURES

Planning and siting farm structures.

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


Explain factors considered when planning and siting farm structures.

Brain storming;
Discussion.

farm structures

KLB BK III
Pgs 83-84

AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS II

Meaning of land tenure. Communal land tenure.

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



Define the term land tenure.

State advantages and disadvantages of communal land tenure.

Exposition of new concepts;
Discussion.

student book

KLB BK III
Pgs 140-2

AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS II

Individual land tenure
Land fragmentation.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State advantages and disadvantages of individual owner operator, landlordism & tenancy.
Outline factors related to land fragmentation.
Highlight effects related to land fragmentation.

Exposition of new concepts;
Probing questions;
Discussion.

student book

KLB BK III
Pgs 142-4
KLB BK III
Pgs 144-7

AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS II

Land reforms.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Discuss land consolidation, tenure reforms, adjudication and registration.

Exposition of new concepts;
Probing questions;
Discussion.

title deed

KLB BK III
Pgs 147-152

AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS II

Development of settlement schemes in Kenya.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify some settlement schemes in Kenya.
Outline requirements for settlement schemes to thrive in Kenya.

Exposition of new concepts;
Brief discussion.

chart

KLB BK III
Pgs 152-7