Introduction The breeding of animals is under human control, and the breeders decide which individuals shall produce the next generation. The breeder makes a choice. The breeding of animals is based upon the fact that certain qualities are genetic ,hence Read More …
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AGRICULTURE FORM 3 NOTES
TOPIC 1 : LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION III ( SELECTING AND BREEDING ) – Click to view TOPIC 2 : LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION IV ( LIVESTOCK REARING ) – Click to view TOPIC 3 : FARM STRUCTURES – Click to view TOPIC 4 Read More …
LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION II ( NUTRITION )
Introduction Animals are fed for the purpose of production and body maintenance. The edible material given to animals is called food. It is digested, absorbed and· utilized in the body. Nutrients are organic and inorganic substances contained in the food Read More …
LIVESTOCK HEALTH II ( PARASITES )
Introduction A parasite is an organism which obtains its livelihood from another organism (host) which suffers damage. Parasitism is the association between a parasite and a host. The effects of parasite on the host animal are: Depriving the host of Read More …
LIVESTOCK HEALTH I ( INTRODUCTION )
Introduction Health is the state of the body in which all the organs and systems are normal and functioning normally. Disease is any deviation from the normal health of the animal. Importance of Keeping Livestock Healthy: Healthy animals give high Read More …
CROP PRODUCTION V ( VEGETABLES )
Introduction A vegetable is any crop that is grown and eaten fresh. Vegetables are important both for nutritional and commercial reasons. They are categorized on the basis of the part used as food. Such parts include; Leaves, Stems, Roots, Fruits, Read More …
