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JSS1 Agriculture Science

Classes and Uses of Farm Animals

Overview

Describe different forms of farm animals Identify the basic characteristics of different farm animals List farm animals found in their locality Classify farm animals based on: - size - habitat State the uses of farm animals

What you'll learn
  • Types of Farm Animals:
  • - Work animals
  • - Diary animals
  • - Guard animals
  • - Poultry
  • - Aquatic animals
  • - Pets, etc
  • Basic characteristics of farm animals
  • Classification of farm animals based on:
  • i. Size - Large animals - Small animals
  • ii. Habitat: - Aquatic - Terrestrial
  • iii Mammals & nonmammals
  • iv. Stomach types: - Ruminant and - Non ruminant animals
  • Uses of farm animals:
  • - Food
  • - Work
  • - Sports and guard
  • - Source of hides and skin
  • - Source of manure