Importance of Proper Housing - JSS1 Agricultural science Lesson Note

Proper housing is essential for the well-being of livestock and plays a crucial role in ensuring their health, productivity, and overall welfare.

1. Protection from Harsh Weather: Adequate housing provides shelter from extreme weather conditions such as rain, wind, heat, and cold, helping to prevent stress and illness in livestock.

2. Disease Prevention: Well-designed housing reduces the risk of diseases by minimising contact between animals, facilitating proper waste management, and allowing for easy cleaning and disinfection.

3. Behavioural Well-being: Livestock housed in appropriate conditions exhibit better behavioural patterns, leading to improved growth rates, reproduction, and overall performance.

4. Optimal Growth and Production: Proper housing ensures that animals have access to sufficient space, nutrition, and comfort, promoting optimal growth and production of meat, milk, wool, or other products.