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What is the purpose of quarantine in animal vaccination?
What is the purpose of quarantine in animal vaccination?
Which of the following is caused by a bacteria in poultry?
Which of the following is caused by a bacteria in poultry?
What does F/G (feed to gain) represent in animal farming?
What does F/G (feed to gain) represent in animal farming?
Which disease is caused by a virus in ruminants?
Which disease is caused by a virus in ruminants?
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What does ADG (average daily gain) measure in animal farming?
What does ADG (average daily gain) measure in animal farming?
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Which of the following parasites affect poultry?
Which of the following parasites affect poultry?
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What are some aspects to consider during the selection of animals for livestock management?
What are some aspects to consider during the selection of animals for livestock management?
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How does grooming benefit farm animals?
How does grooming benefit farm animals?
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What is one purpose of watering in livestock management?
What is one purpose of watering in livestock management?
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Why is knowledge of pests and diseases important in livestock management?
Why is knowledge of pests and diseases important in livestock management?
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Which factor is NOT typically considered when selecting animals for livestock management?
Which factor is NOT typically considered when selecting animals for livestock management?
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What is a key benefit of detecting animals on heat in livestock management?
What is a key benefit of detecting animals on heat in livestock management?
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What is one advantage of the relay farming system described in the text?
What is one advantage of the relay farming system described in the text?
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How does the submerged stubbles after paddy harvesting contribute to higher productivity in fish cultivation?
How does the submerged stubbles after paddy harvesting contribute to higher productivity in fish cultivation?
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What is a disadvantage of the relay farming system mentioned in the text?
What is a disadvantage of the relay farming system mentioned in the text?
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Why is the interval between paddy harvesting and fish stocking considered sufficient in the context of pesticide degradation?
Why is the interval between paddy harvesting and fish stocking considered sufficient in the context of pesticide degradation?
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What role does water management play in fish cultivation according to the text?
What role does water management play in fish cultivation according to the text?
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What is a common challenge faced in fish cultivation due to the presence of herons and cormorants?
What is a common challenge faced in fish cultivation due to the presence of herons and cormorants?
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What is one of the roles of farm animals mentioned in the text?
What is one of the roles of farm animals mentioned in the text?
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Which factor does the system of managing farm animals in an enterprise depend on?
Which factor does the system of managing farm animals in an enterprise depend on?
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What is one of the ultimate objectives of livestock production mentioned in the text?
What is one of the ultimate objectives of livestock production mentioned in the text?
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Which is NOT a requirement for livestock management as stated in the text?
Which is NOT a requirement for livestock management as stated in the text?
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What is one way in which farm animals are used according to the text?
What is one way in which farm animals are used according to the text?
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Which livestock management system involves animals roaming freely and feeding on natural resources?
Which livestock management system involves animals roaming freely and feeding on natural resources?
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What is the purpose of using chicken manure in fish-cum-poultry culture?
What is the purpose of using chicken manure in fish-cum-poultry culture?
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Why is no supplementary fish feed required in fish-cum-poultry culture?
Why is no supplementary fish feed required in fish-cum-poultry culture?
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What is a potential disadvantage of fish-cum-poultry culture?
What is a potential disadvantage of fish-cum-poultry culture?
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How does the stocking density of fishes affect fish yield in fish-cum-poultry culture?
How does the stocking density of fishes affect fish yield in fish-cum-poultry culture?
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What does the text suggest about the availability and management of chicks in fish-cum-poultry culture?
What does the text suggest about the availability and management of chicks in fish-cum-poultry culture?
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What is the role of giant freshwater prawns in one hectare pond culture according to the text?
What is the role of giant freshwater prawns in one hectare pond culture according to the text?
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Study Notes
Egg-Laying Animals
- Poultry birds are an example of egg-laying animals
Farm Animals
- Importance of farm animals:
- Economic role: economic diversification, risk distribution, food supply, raw materials, revenue generation, and income generation
- Socio-cultural role: enhances farmer status, used in cultural and religious festivals, gifts, bride prices, and sporting activities
- Role in farming system: land, animal, and plant relationship
Livestock Management/Production Systems
- The system of management of farm animals depends on:
- Scale of output
- Financial capacity
- Available physical resources: land, labor, and pastures
- Four systems of managing farm animals in Nigeria:
- Nomadic herding
- Free range system
- Semi-intensive system
- Intensive system
- Ultimate objectives of livestock production:
- Health of final consumers
- Adequate supply of good-quality animal products
- Huge profits on investment
- Sustenance of livestock production systems
Requirements for Livestock Management
- Selection of animals: genetic makeup, health, age, fertility, and fecundity, breed, and conformation
- Feeding: nutrient composition, physiological state, and basic calculations
- Housing: location, type of animal, type of production, and type of management
- Grooming of farm animals: brushing, washing, and cleaning of the body
- Watering
- Technical expertise about the enterprise and breed required
- Knowledge of pests and diseases
- Vaccination of animals and biosecurity measures
Benefits of Grooming
- Keeps animal free from ectoparasites and prevents transfer to others
- Tames the animal for easy handling
- Quick detection of wounds, cuts, and injuries, and sickness
- Detection of animals on heat
- Facilitates basic operations such as dehorning, tattooing, and castration
- Stimulates milking
Principles of Livestock Management
- Grooming of farm animals is essential for their health and well-being
Calculations in Livestock Management
- Total weight gain: the total weight an animal has gained for a given period of time
- Average daily gain (ADG): the average amount of weight an animal has gained each day for a given period of time
- Weekly body weight gain
- Feed to gain (F/G) or feed conversion ratio: the amount of feed that is eaten by an animal for each weight the animal gained
Fish-Raising and Poultry Culture
- Integration of fish and poultry farming provides benefits such as efficient fertilization of ponds and reduced expenditure on fish feed
- Stocking density of fishes is related to that of poultry and the period of culture
- Fish yield of over 3900 kg per hectare can be obtained along with 42,000 eggs and 200 culled birds in a year
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Test your knowledge on animal vaccination and biosecurity measures, including topics such as vaccination of animals, quarantine, vehicular restriction, isolation from other animals, and screening of animals for various pathogens. Explore important diseases in poultry, ruminants, and wild animals.