Comprehensive Guide to Breeds of Farm Animals and Their Characteristics

[Applause] good day class here we have another topic to study for today it is about the

breeds of farm animals cattle swine goat rabbit chicken duck and quail let's start

[Music] for our content standard the Learners demonstrate an understanding of the

concepts and skills in animal [Music] production for our performance standard

the Learners illustrate the housing requirements for poultry and livestock based on industry standards

[Music] for our learning competencies determine the breeds of farm

animals as a start let us try to identify the following terms given to specific group of farm animals first how

do we call the group of swine or Pig [Music] that's right they are called Drift or

[Music] drove now how do we call the group of cattle or goat

[Music] correct they are called herd flock or tribe or

[Music] trip how about the group of rabbit how do we call them

[Music] good job group of rabbit can be called Colony nest and

[Music] herd how do we call a group of chicken [Music]

correct they are called flock or [Music] brood now how about the group of quail

how do we call them [Music] very good they are called Bevy or

[Music] cvy before we start let us answer the following questions one who Am hung you

has domesticated animals at home on the farm two can you cite examples of farm animals three do you know the breed of

your farm [Music] animals did you answer all the question

how about number three question are you familiar with the breed of your animals let us discover together the breed of

farm animals and their [Music] descriptions let us have some vocabulary

words we can use later in our discussions first is livestock these are various domesticated farm animals raised

to provide employment and produce various products for human consumption next is breeds these are

specific groups of domestic animals having similar appearance and characteristics distinct from other

animals of the same [Music] species breeding it is a science of

producing another species of livestock through inbreeding line breeding outbreeding outcrossing grading up cross

breeding and species [Music] hybridization what are breeds breeds are

a specific group of domestic animals having similar appearance and characteristics that differentiate from

the other animals of the same species to improve the livestock or farm animals several systems of breeding are being

done this includes inbreeding line breeding outbreeding outcrossing grading up crossbreeding and species

hybridization the different breeds of domesticated farm animals known as livestock are raised in order to provide

employment and produce different forms of products for human consumption such as meat eggs milk fur leather and wool

[Music] now let's have the breeds of cattle first frian is the world's highest

production of dairy animals the mature body weight of male is 580 kg while females are 360 kg there are black and

white distinct patches on their skin though it has high milk production it has a lowfat content of 3.4%

[Music] air Shear air Shear is distinct from its red or brown color with varying amounts

of white it has large horns with an upward curve the matured body weight of the male breed is 900 kg while 600 kg

for female it is also good for the production of milk it has moderate fat content of 4% though it contains high

protein [Music] Jersey Jersey is a small breed of dairy

cattle its body weight ranges from 400 to 500 kg its body color is Fawn or light brown it is estimated that the fat

content of its body is 4.8% [Music] next is Harford harer is first

introduced in the United States it is noted for its luxuriant grasses it is bred for beef and draft purposes the

characteristic color is red with a white face and White [Music]

markings Devon Devon originated in England it has a red color in good working condition the mature bull weighs

770 to 1,000 [Music] kg Black Angus Black Angus is developed

from cattle native to Scotland it is a naturally pulled horn its body color is solid black or red some are white color

this is the most common beef breed of cattle cemental cemental is originally found in

Switzerland it is a red and white and horned breed it is extensively used for crossbreeding next are breeds of swine

first is American Yorkshire American Yorkshire is an American breed of large domestic Pig it is derived from the pigs

of Yorkshire breed from the United Kingdom or Canada this is a bacon breed type it is the most widely distributed

breed of pigs in the [Music] world Burkshire Berkshire is originated

in the United Kingdom it has a short head curved face and erected ears it can have as many as 9 lit its meat is pork

[Music] large white large white is originated in the United Kingdom it has erect ears it

can produce a good meat intended for bacon it is considered as a good mother and good milker that can have litter as

much as a Chester White Chester White is originated in Chester country

Pennsylvania it is white swine with droopy medium-sized ears it is known for its good mothering ability durability

and soundness [Music] dck Jersey dck Jersey is originated in

the United States of America it is a good meat type because it has good muscle quality low back fat however it

has a poor mothering ability though it can have litters ranging from 9 to 10 Hampshire Hampshire is known for its

black color with a white belt that covers across the front legs around its body it has erect ears a heavily muscled

lean meat [Music] breed Poland China Poland China is an

excellent feeder and gains readily under good conditions of care and management it is known for having a very

substantial bone and for being sound in its feet and legs land race land race is originated in Denmark it has a droopy

ear its meat can be a good source of bacon and less black fat it is considered to have the characteristics

of a good mother because it can have litter as much as a Le middle white middle white is native

to the United Kingdom it has a short nose suited for grazing its meat has an outstanding eating quality with a good

taste and flavor large black large black is a large swine breed which originated in

Britain it is entirely black in color it can be considered as a grazing breed because of its foraging ability it can

be useful for extensive farming last but not the least is wild boar wild boar is very small in size but

a ferocious and devastating breed it has high genetic potential the fat content is less compared to other breeds

another are breeds of goat first is Angora Angora is a Turkish breed of domesticated goat mohare is the lustrous

fiber it produces it is a moderately small goat slender elegant and light framed in other parts of the world it is

reared for human consumption [Music] Spanish boar Spanish boar is a breed

intended for meat production it is highly resistant to diseases and can adapt well to hot dry semi desert it has

white body and distinctive brown or black heads it has the tendency to gain weight rapidly and develop Heavy

[Music] Muscle Kiko Kiko is a breed of meat goat originated in New Zealand it is a cross

bread of angl Nubian sonen and tenenberg breeds they Excel as great meat goats because of their hardiness rapid growth

rate mainly seen in kids and increased parasite resistance they have a lower price than the Bor goats but cost more

than several other meat goat breeds Nubian Nubian is a British breed of domestic goat it is a crossbreed between

native British goats and a mix of large lop eared goats imported from IND Middle East and North Africa it is

characterized by large pendulous ears and a convex profile Lanka Lanka is an American breed of dairy good known for

its much reduced external ears it has a short and glossy coat with numerous color variations and patterns it is

considered a docel breed and is an excellent producer of milk high in fiber and protein Alpine Alpine is a medium to

large sized breed of domestic goat it is known for its very good milking ability they have no markings have horns a

straight profile and erect ears it can range from white or gray to Brown to black mature does weigh around 61 kg and

76 cm tall at the shoulder sunen sunen is distinct in its white or cream body color it is easy to manage and performs

best in cooler conditions it is the largest milk producer of goat breeds Nigerian dwarf Nigerian dwarf is taken

from its origin Nigeria it is small but well proportioned it may be horned or hornless its common colors are gold

chocolate and black with white markings its average weight is 35 kg while maximum height is 60 cm jamna perryi Jam

perryi is originated in the Indian subcontinent this is intended for both milk and meat its coat color is white

with patches of tan on the neck and head the mature body weight of male is 65 to 90 kg while female is 40 to 60 kg next

are breeds of rabbit first is Belgian red Belgian red is a fancy breed of domestic rabbit it is selectively bred

that resembled the wild European hair its weight averaged 2.7 to 4.1 kg it is known for its slender and weary frame

and its long and Powerful legs Californian white Californian white is originally developed for fur and meat it

is recognized for its color variety of white with dark points its weight ranges from 3.4 to 4.3 kg it has dense plush

coats Flemish giant Flemish Giant is the largest breed of demestic rabbit it is historically bred for their fur and meat

it is often kept as pets known for for being docile and patient when being handled red white New Zealand red white

New Zealand is originated in America but possibly imported from New Zealand it's weight averaging 4.5 to 5.4 kg with the

do being slightly larger than bucks it is breed for meat pelts show and laboratory uses Angora Angora is one of

the oldest types of domestic rabbit it is breed for the long fibers of coat known as Angora wool Angora rabbits have

a certain recessive gene that causes their soft and silky fur to grow rapidly at about 1 in every month highly valued

angor wool has less allergy causing qualities than other animal wool and feels luxurious like cashmere the

largest Angora rabbits can produce up to 4 lb of wool every year next are breeds of chicken first is Leg Horn Leg Horn is

also known as lorno or leor originate in central Italy it has 10 color varieties the American white the English white old

type and modern type it gives a weight range of 2.4 to 2.7 kg for male and 2 to 2.3 kg for hens it is a good layer of

white eggs averaging 280 eggs per year anona anona is originated in marches Italy but was bred mainly in the United

Kingdom it is typically Mediterranean breed rust ick Lively and Hearty it ranges widely and takes flight easily it

weighs 2.5 to 2.8 kg for males and 1.8 to 2.1 kg for hens it is a good layer of white eggs averaging 220 per

[Music] year Sussex Sussex is a British breed of Dual Purpose ch meat and eggs it has

eight colors recognized it is graceful with a long broad flat back and straight breast bone hens lay some 180 to 220

eggs per year and each egg weighs about 60 [Music]

G Cornish Cornish is called Indian gang chicken it was developed in England it is a hefty bird closely knit feather

they have piercings that appear to be mad it can weigh around lound it is reared for meat

production ostalo ostalo is a breed of Australian origin it is developed from egg laying it can lay more than 300 eggs

per year it is both bantom and standard [Music] sized New Hampshire or New Hampshire red

is an American breed of chicken it is developed through selective breeding of of Rhode Island red it is fast growing

early maturing mature birds are light or medium in red color males weigh about 3.9 kg while hens approximately 3 Kg it

is bread suitable for production of both meat and eggs Plymouth Rock is an American breed

of domestic chicken it is a dual-purpose bird reared for its brown eggs and meat it is resistant to cold easy to manage

and a good sitter it can lay about 200 eggs per year Rhode Island red is an American

breed of domestic chicken it is crossbreed between melee and brown leghorn from Italy it is reared for its

Dual Purpose meat and eggs it is distinct with a rose comb reddish horn color reddish Bay and yellow feet and

legs coachin coachin is derived from a large featherle GED breed from China to Europe and North America it is distinct

from excessive plumage that covers leg and foot it is principally intended for exhibition it is a good layer of large

tinted eggs it is a good sitter and a good mother Brahma Brahma is an American

breed of chicken principally for meat it has three color varieties recognized light dark and buff it is a good winter

layer of large brown eggs which weigh approximately 55 to 60 G now let's have the breeds of ducks

first is native or ptos duck it is small compared to the imported breeds its common color is white black or gray it

often lays eggs but non sitters musy duck musky duck is otherwise known as duck reel or B bat it

has a high quality of meat of this kind of breed these ducks are highly adaptable and can be found in Wetlands

forests and urban areas with access to water they nest in tree cavities in the wild but will use man-made nesting boxes

if provided peeking duck peaking duck is always characterized by the erect neck

in 2 to 3 months this breed can be sold because its meat is of high quality cocky Campbell it is well

adapted on the soil it can lay eggs easily it can lay as many as 300 eggs in one

year lastly are the breeds of quail first is tuxedo Quail it has black and white patches on its head and body

tuxedo quailes are valued for their High egg production with females laying around 200 to 300 eggs per year although

they are smaller than some meat breeds they are sometimes raised for their tender meat

black breasted Quail is black or gray in color also known as the Asian blue quail or king quail these quailes are ground

dwelling birds that prefer dense vegetation and grassy habitats they are shy and elusive but are known for their

distinctive soft calls black breasted quailes are often kept in aviaries due to their attractive appearance and

compact size [Music] the silver Quail also known as the

Silver king quail or silver button quail is a color mutation of the cernic kinus species commonly referred to as the king

quail or Asian blue quail this variety is admired for its unique silver gray plumage making it a popular choice for

ornamental bird enthusiasts they are generally peaceful social birds and thrive in

groups known for their gentle and and shy temperament they are popular in aviaries and are easy to care for making

them a favorite for beginner bird [Music] Keepers native quill species play

important ecological roles as ground dwelling Birds helping with seed dispersal and serving as prey for

various predators they are also valued for their hardiness and adaptability making them suitable

for both conservation and domestication efforts Japanese Seattle has an American breed with rustic and maroon color below

its head they are small with brown and tan feathers Streed with darker brown their plumage is well camouflaged for

grasslands and Fields they are ground dwelling Birds known for being prolific egg layers and quick to make mature they

are commonly raised for both eggs and meat Japanese Taiwan is well known as Chinese Quail the female's body is black

and patches of white the male has red feathers these birds are known for their distinctive calls and are often kept for

their eggs and meat they can also be quite social often found in small flocks [Music]

for our quiz let us try this animal riddle challenge let us have this one in ponds and lakes I like to Waddle with my

webbed feet I can swim and straddle who am [Music]

i that's correct it's a duck [Music] I'm Fluffy and white grazing on grass my

wool keeps you warm it's quite a class what am [Music]

I very good it's a [Music] sheep I lay eggs that many love to eat

my feathers are soft my clucks are sweet what am I [Music]

yes it's a [Music] chicken I'm a small bird known for my

rapid Pace with many eggs I can Grace what am I good job it's a quill

[Music] I'm small and social I hop and I play in fields and meadows I spend my day what

am [Music] I very good it's a rabbit

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