Sheep And Goat Production
Overview
Walk through any market in Sokoto or Enugu in the days before Sallah and you will see them everywhere: sheep tethered along the roadside, goats bleating in overflowing pens, prices climbing by the hour. Sheep and goats are Nigeria's two most important small ruminants, kept in nearly every farming household from the Sahel to the coast, yet the two animals are managed differently because they eat differently, grow differently and are prized for different things.
In this lesson you will meet the breeds behind those animals, Yankasa and West African Dwarf sheep, West African Dwarf and Red Sokoto goats, and learn the housing, feeding and health routines that keep each productive. You will finish able to explain the one distinction WAEC returns to again and again: why a sheep is a grazer and a goat is a browser, and what that single fact changes about how each is farmed.
Objectives
- State the common breeds of sheep reared in Nigeria
- State the common breeds of goats reared in Nigeria
- Explain the management practices in sheep production
- Explain the management practices in goat production
- Distinguish between the husbandry of sheep and goats
Lesson Note
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Lesson Evaluation
Congratulations on completing the lesson on Sheep And Goat Production. Now that youve explored the key concepts and ideas, its time to put your knowledge to the test. This section offers a variety of practice questions designed to reinforce your understanding and help you gauge your grasp of the material.
You will encounter a mix of question types, including multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and essay questions. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to assess different aspects of your knowledge and critical thinking skills.
Use this evaluation section as an opportunity to reinforce your understanding of the topic and to identify any areas where you may need additional study. Don't be discouraged by any challenges you encounter; instead, view them as opportunities for growth and improvement.
- Which of the following sheep breeds is white with black patches around the eyes, ears and muzzle, and is the most numerous sheep breed in Nigeria? A. West African Dwarf sheep B. Yankasa C. Red Sokoto D. Uda Answer: B
- The West African Dwarf goat and West African Dwarf sheep are both especially suited to southern Nigeria mainly because they are: A. Wool producers B. Trypanotolerant C. Dairy breeds D. Draught animals Answer: B
- A goat feeds mainly by: A. Grazing grass at ground level B. Browsing shrubs and leaves C. Eating only cereal grain D. Filter-feeding on water plants Answer: B
- The Red Sokoto (Maradi) goat is especially valued for its: A. Wool B. Milk yield C. Skin D. Draught power Answer: C
- Nigerian sheep breeds are kept mainly for: A. Wool and milk B. Meat and skin C. Draught work only D. Wool only Answer: B
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Past Questions
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Question 1 Report
(a) Explain each of the following terms as used in animal husbandry:
(i) coprophagy: (ii) rumination (iii) candling (iv) tethering.
(b) List four local materials which could be used for constructing a goat house.
(c)(i) Name the three members of the honey bee colony. (ii) State five ways in which honey beekeeping is important.
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