Understanding Breeds of Farm Animals: Cattle, Swine, Goats, and More

technology and livelihood education Agriculture and fishery arts for grade seven our topic is breeds of farm

animals cattle swine goat rabbit chicken duck and quail [Music]

the content standard is the Learners demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and skills in animal production

the performance standard is the Learners illustrate the housing requirements for poultry and livestock based on industry

standards the learning competency and objective is the Learners will determine the breeds of farm

animals a collective noun is a word that refers to a group of individuals or things as a single entity it describes a

collection of items or beings often used to emphasize the unity or common characteristics of the group for example

flock is a collective noun for a group of birds and herd is used for a group of cattle can you name the collective noun

for these F animals can you name the collective noun for these farm

animals how about for this one and the collective noun for this one here are the collective nouns for the

following farm animals discover and learn the video learning challenge the students will watch a

video clip on the different breeds of farm animals such as cattle swine goat rabbit chicken duck and quail after

which the students will answer the following guide questions one what are the different breeds of farm animals

shown in the video two identify at least five of each type of farm animal and list their distinct

characteristics breeds these are specific groups of domestic animals having similar appearance in

characteristics distinct from other animals of the same species breeding it is a science of

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

breeding and species hybridization livestock these are various domesticated farm animals raised

to provide employment and produce various products for human consumption cat cattle these are

domesticated bines primarily raised for various agricultural purposes like beef production Dairy production work animals

and hide and leather production swine these are domesticated pigs commonly raised for various

agricultural purposes like meat production and byproducts breeds of cattle cattles are

types of livestock which includes cows bulls and ERS the breeds of cattle are divided

into three categories the dairy breed the beef breeds and the Dual breeds first is the dairy breed are breeds that

are selected for milk production next is the beef breeds our breeds in cattle specifically raised for meat production

and the Dual Purpose breeds our cattle are raised for both milk and meat production the dairy breeds of cattle

are breeds and cattle that are selected for milk production the hallstein 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 low fat content of

3.4% the airer breed is medium-sized known for efficient milk production and adaptability it 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 kilg per female it has moderate fat content of 4% though it contains high

protein the Jersey Jersey is a small breed of dairy cattle rich in milk with high butterfat content light brown color

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% the beef breeds of cattle are breeds in cattle specifically raised for

meat production Herford it is first introduced in the United States

it is noted for its luxuriant grasses it is bred for beef and draft purposes recognizable by its white face

and red body known for good beef quality Black Angus it 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 the Dual Purpose breed of cattle the breeds in cattle raised for both milk

and meat production debbon it is originated in England it has a red color in good

working condition the mature bulll weighs 770 to 1,000 kg it is good for beef and milk

production short horn are a versatile breed known for their Dual Purpose qualities producing both milk and

beef the following are the breed of swine the birkshire it 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 the American Yorkshire it 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 world the large white the large white is originated in the United Kingdom and

features erect ears this breed is known for producing highquality meat suitable for bacon it is also regarded as a good

mother and milker capable of having litters of up to 11 piglets the Chester White it is originated in

Chester country Pennsylvania it is white swine with droopy mediumsized ears it is known for

its good moing ability durability and soundness the durac 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 moing ability though it can

have litters ranging from 9 to 10 the Hampshire is known for its black color with a white belt that covers

across the front legs around its body it features erect ears and is known for its heavily muscled lean

meat 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 the landras 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 the 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

livestock farming provides a vital source of food for humans livestock produce meat milk eggs and other animal

products that are sources of protein vitamins and minerals essential for human

nutrition A Time To Remember this is teacher myen thank you for watching and please

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