SHS-2 Syllabus – General principles of farm animal production

2.2.1 outline the main activities involved in the production of farm animals.

Main activities involved in farm animal production.

Selection of suitable breeds.

Choice of management system: Breeding systems and care of the young.

Management practices including animal health care and feeding.

Finishing, processing and marketing of produce.

Visit a nearby livestock farm or a commercial livestock enterprise to investigate and report on the following: i. Main activities carried out ii. Management system in use. iii. Breeding/animal improvement procedures iv. Feeding procedures
v. Pest, parasite and disease control vi. Marketing of animal products.

Outline five management practices used on a poultry farm.

2.2.2. describe ruminant production.

Ruminant production: cattle/goats/sheep.

discuss goat/cattle/sheep production under the items listed under SRN 2.2.1:

Types of breeds and their characteristic, management practices,
breeding systems, common pests and diseases, marketing of products etc.

Describe three different
management systems for keeping farm animals.
List one advantage and one disadvantage of each system.

2.2.3 describe non ruminant production.

Production of non-ruminants: poultry/pigs/rabbits.

Explain three management practices that are used to control and prevent diseases and pests in farm animals.