Animal Production · JHS3 Science

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B9.2.4.2.2 - Differentiate between different types of feed for different stages of domestic and commercial animals.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Group domestic and commercial animals into young, growing, and matured stages and give at least one example of each stage.
Classify feed types (creep feed, grower mash, finisher mash, layers mash, broiler starter, roughage, concentrate) and match each to the correct stage of growth.
Explain the major function of feed at each growth stage, such as building bones in young stock, developing muscle in growing animals, and maintaining body condition or supporting egg production in matured animals.
Compare the feeding needs of ruminants, monogastrics, and poultry at the same growth stage, identifying at least one difference in feed type or form.
Justify why a farmer cannot feed a matured animal the same ration as a young animal, using reasoning based on nutrient needs.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Cycles (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Animal Production (2.4)
Content standard: B9.2.4.2 - Demonstrate skills and knowledge of feeding domestic and commercial animals
Indicator: B9.2.4.2.2 - Differentiate between different types of feed for different stages of domestic and commercial animals.
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 11 (Week 11 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Science, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 101
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Categorise different types of animals according to their stages of growth (young, growing and matured stages).
2. List the types of feed used for the various stages of growth in their domestic and commercial ruminants, monogastrics and poultry.
3. Compare and construct the major functions of feed in each growth stage of different animals.
4. Discuss types of feed used to feed different domestic and commercial animals at different stages of growth.