SS3 Agriculture Lesson Notes
FIRST TERM
1. Definition of animal improvement2. Aims/importance of animal improvement3. Selection in Farm Animal Improvement4. Introduction to Farm Animal Improvement Methods5. Hybridization6. Breeding7. Meaning of Artificial Insemination8. Methods of Artificial Insemination9. Advantages of Artificial Insemination10. Disadvantages of Artificial Insemination11. Definition of Disease12. Factors Predisposing Farm Animals to Diseases13. Basic symptoms of farm animal diseases.14. Bacteria15. Viruses16. Fungi17. Protozoa18. Meaning of livestock parasites/pests19. Classes of livestock parasites 20. Effects of parasites on farm animals
SECOND TERM
1. Quarantine2. Vaccination3. Inoculation4. Hygiene5. Selective Quarantine 6. Good Feeding7. Rotational Grazing8. Isolation9. Hygiene10. Use of chemicals11. Rotational Grazing