Classification of Farm Animals

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.

Lesson details

Class: SS1
Subject: Animal Husbandry
Theme: Livestock Production
Duration: 30:12

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

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