Livestock Management
Learn housing, feeding and health care for farm animals.
Healthy livestock need good housing, balanced feed, clean water and regular care.
- Describe basic livestock needs.
- Distinguish ruminant and non-ruminant animals.
- Explain routine animal health practices.
Housing and Feeding
Housing protects animals from rain, heat and predators and makes handling easier. Feed must supply energy, protein, minerals and vitamins. Clean water must always be available.
Ruminants and Non-ruminants
Ruminants such as cattle, goats and sheep have a four-chambered stomach and chew cud. Non-ruminants such as pigs and poultry have a simple stomach and need concentrated feed.
Health Care
- Vaccinate against common diseases.
- Deworm regularly.
- Isolate sick animals.
- Clean pens and remove waste daily.
- Keep records of feed, weight and treatment.
Morning: clean drinkers, check feed, observe birds.
Afternoon: collect eggs, check ventilation.
Evening: secure the coop against predators and record any sick birds.
Practice
- Name four basic needs of livestock.
- Explain one difference between ruminant and non-ruminant animals.
- List three routine health practices on a farm.
Recap
Good housing, feed, water and health care keep livestock productive. Records help detect problems early.
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