S.3 Agriculture, Term 1
Cattle Production
What you will learn
S.3 · Agriculture · Term 1
Cattle Production
Competency
The learner selects desirable cattle for production and breeding and carries out all processes involved in their rearing
| No. | The learner should | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Distinguish different breeds of cattle and describe their characteristics KnowledgeUnderstanding | KnowledgeUnderstanding |
| 2 | Understand the physical characteristics of cattle with potential for rearing profitably, and show skills in selecting the best breed for rearing UnderstandingSkillsValues & attitudes | UnderstandingSkillsValues & attitudes |
| 3 | Understand the internal organs and outline their functions, particularly the digestive system and related physiological processes UnderstandingSkillsValues & attitudes | UnderstandingSkillsValues & attitudes |
| 4 | Understand female and male reproductive systems Understanding | Understanding |
| 5 | Understand and outline the different breeding and selection systems used in cattle UnderstandingSkills | UnderstandingSkills |
| 6 | Apply artificial insemination in rearing of cattle UnderstandingSkillsValues & attitudes | UnderstandingSkillsValues & attitudes |
| 7 | Understand the significance of good nutrition in rearing of cattle, and be able to prepare a balanced ration and various feeds required by dairy cattle at different stages from locally available foodstuff UnderstandingSkillsValues & attitudes | UnderstandingSkillsValues & attitudes |
| 8 | Make efficient use of high- quality roughage in rearing cattle UnderstandingSkillsValues & attitudes | UnderstandingSkillsValues & attitudes |
| 9 | Distinguish between and evaluate different cattle management systems UnderstandingSkillsValues & attitudes | UnderstandingSkillsValues & attitudes |
| 10 | Show skills in prevention and control of diseases and parasites affecting cattle KnowledgeUnderstandingSkillsValues & attitudes | KnowledgeUnderstandingSkillsValues & attitudes |
| 11 | Detect milk abnormalities using a strip cup SkillsValues & attitudes | SkillsValues & attitudes |
| 12 | Keep records of breeding, management, and production KnowledgeUnderstandingSkillsValues & attitudes | KnowledgeUnderstandingSkillsValues & attitudes |
| 13 | Carry out identification, dehorning, and castration in cattle UnderstandingSkillsValues & attitudes | UnderstandingSkillsValues & attitudes |
| 14 | Understand the importance of milking techniques and clean milk/meat production UnderstandingValues & attitudes | UnderstandingValues & attitudes |
| 15 | Show skills in handling cattle products and bi-products SkillsValues & attitudes | SkillsValues & attitudes |
What do the labels mean?
Each learning outcome is tagged with what it builds: Knowledge (facts you can recall), Understanding (explaining why), Skills (things you can do), Values & attitudes, and Generic skills such as communication and critical thinking.
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