Module 17: Agriculture
Livestock diseases and farm management.
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SECTION: AGRICULTURE
MODULE: 17
Part A: Units
1. Livestock diseases
a. Types of diseases
b. Causes of diseases
c. Control measures
2. Farm management (3)
a. Farm planning
b. Budgeting
c. Record keeping
d. Decision making
Part B: Project
Investigate livestock diseases and a simple farm plan.
Project Title: Livestock Health and Farm Planning
Objective: Apply disease control and farm management concepts.
Project Instructions:
- 1. Identify three common livestock diseases in your area.
- 2. Explain causes and control measures for each disease.
- 3. Draft a simple farm plan with tasks and budget items.
- 4. Explain how records support decisions.
- 5. Consult your coach where necessary.
Evidence to Submit:
- • Disease and control notes.
- • Farm plan and budget outline.
- • Record keeping summary.
Submission
Part C: Training Others
Guide a peer on livestock health and farm management.
Guidance:
- • Discuss disease causes and control measures.
- • Explain farm planning and budgeting basics.
- • Highlight importance of record keeping.
Reflection:
- • What did the learner understand well?
- • What needed more explanation?
- • What support do you need from your coach?
Submission
Part D: Assessment
Competency Levels:
1 = Expectations not met
2 = Partially met
3 = Satisfactorily met
4 = Excellently met
Self-assessment:
- • Livestock diseases and control:
- • Farm planning and budgeting:
- • Record keeping and decisions:
Coach assessment:
- • Livestock diseases and control:
- • Farm planning and budgeting:
- • Record keeping and decisions:
Submission
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