Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 10 Applied Agriculture Strand 2 Notes. The MS Word version is also available upon your request.

  Strand 2.0: Animal Production

  • Sub-strand 2.1: Breeds of Livestock
    • Cattle Breeds (Dairy, Beef, Dual-Purpose)
    • Pig Breeds (Large White, Landrace, Duroc, Hampshire)
    • Sheep Breeds (Merino, Dorper, Red Maasai, Corriedale)
    • Goat Breeds (Dairy, Meat, Fiber)
    • Rabbit Breeds (New Zealand White, California White, Flemish Giant, Chinchilla)
  • Sub-strand 2.2: Animal Handling and Safety
    • Forms of Animal Handling (Humane Handling, Inhumane Handling/Cruelty)
    • Structures for Safety (Crush, Head Yoke/Stanchion, Fences and Gates)
    • Tools and Equipment for Handling (Halter, Bull Ring, Lead Stick, Restraining Rope, Drenching Gun)
    • Safety of the Handler (Safe Distance, Escape Route, Correct Positioning, PPE)
  • Sub-strand 2.3: General Animal Health
    • Benefits of Keeping Animals Healthy (Higher Production, Quality Products, Cost Saving, Breeding, Public Health)
    • Signs of Ill Health (Behavior, Physical Signs, Excretions, Production, Vital Signs)
    • General Control Measures (Vaccination, Deworming, Tick Control, Hygiene/Sanitation, Quarantine, Proper Nutrition)
  • Sub-strand 2.4: Bee Keeping (Apiculture)
    • Siting an Apiary (Away from Noise, Near Water Source, Sheltered, Forage, Safe from Pests)
    • Stocking a Hive (Swarm Catching, Trapping, Transferring)
    • Safe Apiary Management (Inspection, Timing, Safety Gear, Using a Smoker, Cleanliness)
    • Honey Harvesting Process
  • Sub-strand 2.5: Animal Rearing Project
    • Developing a Project Plan (Selection, Budgeting, Timeline)
    • Implementation (Housing, Sourcing, Routine Management - Feeding, Watering, Record Keeping)
    • Evaluation (Financial Analysis, Performance, Lessons Learned)
• File Size:

  2.77 MB
• Length:

  24 pages
• Category:

  Lesson Notes
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  APPLIED AGRICULTURE
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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