Types, Purposes and Features of Poultry Birds for JSS 1
Chickens, turkeys, ducks and geese are poultry birds raised mainly for eggs or meat. Breeds and body features…
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Livestock Farming
Approved trade subject covering animal husbandry, housing, feeding, health, farm records and enterprise skills.
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JSS 1 · Livestock Farming
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AThemePoultry
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Poultry
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Types, Uses and Construction of Poultry Equipment for JSS 1
Brooders keep young chicks warm, while feeders and drinkers provide food and clean water. Correct equipment reduces waste…
Classification of Poultry Feed Ingredients by Nutrient Group for JSS 1
Maize and sorghum supply energy in poultry rations, while soybean meal provides protein. Minerals and vitamins are also…
BThemeRabbit
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Rabbit
Rabbit Breeds, Features and Common Terminologies for JSS 1
Rabbit breeds vary in size, coat and production purpose. New Zealand White, Californian and Angora rabbits have distinct…
Types of Rabbit Feeds and Proper Feeding Patterns for JSS 1
Rabbits depend on fibre-rich feeds such as suitable grass and hay, alongside clean water and balanced concentrates. Sudden…
CThemeSheep and Goat
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Sheep and Goat
Sheep and Goat Breeds, Characteristics and Importance for JSS 1
Balami, Uda and Yankasa are sheep breeds found in Nigeria, while West African Dwarf is a goat breed.…
Types and Classification of Feeds for Sheep and Goats for JSS 1
Sheep and goats eat roughages such as grasses and browse, with concentrates added when necessary. Clean water and…
Signs of Sickness in Sheep and Goats and Veterinary Care for JSS 1
Loss of appetite, diarrhoea, coughing and unusual weakness may signal illness in sheep or goats. Early isolation and…
Breeding Stock, Heat, Conception and Parturition in Sheep and Goats for JSS 1
Breeding stock is selected for health and useful traits. Heat precedes mating; after conception and gestation, a ewe…
DThemeEntrepreneurship
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Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship in Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep and Goat Farming for JSS 1
A livestock entrepreneur plans a farm around the cost of animals, feed, housing and veterinary care. Good records…
Meaning, Uses and Saving of Money for Livestock Farming for JSS 1
Livestock farmers use money to buy feed, vaccines, housing materials and breeding animals. Saving a share of earnings…
Starting a Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep and Goat Farming Business for JSS 1
A small livestock enterprise begins with choosing suitable animals, housing and reliable feed. Costs, animal health needs and…