Overview
Identify the various classes of farm animals. List the farm animals according to their various classes. Distinguish between ruminant and non-ruminant animals. Distinguish between macro and micro farm animals. Outline the economic importance of farm animals.
What you'll learn
- Classification based on Nutrition:
- 1. Ruminants (Polygastries)
- I. Big ruminants e.g. cattle
- II. Small ruminants e.g. sheep & goats
- 2. Non-ruminants (monogastries)
- a) Poultry (Avian)
- b) Pigs (Swine)
- c) Rabbits
- d) Horses/Donkeys
- e) Snails
- f) Bees
- g) Grass cutter, etc.
- 3. Economic importance of farm animals
- Source of protein
- Draught
- Hide/Skin
- Farm yard manure
- Employment opportunities
- Source of foreign exchange
- Sources of income.
- Sports/Games