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Module 5: Agriculture

Livestock production basics.

Use this workbook to practice core KCSE communication skills and record evidence of progress.

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SECTION: AGRICULTURE

MODULE: 5

Part A: Units

1. Livestock production

a. Breeds

b. Feeding

c. Diseases

Part B: Project

Study livestock breeds, feeding, and health.

Project Title: Livestock Production Basics

Objective: Identify breeds, feeding practices, and disease control in livestock.

Project Instructions:

1. Choose one livestock type (cattle, goats, poultry).
2. Identify two common breeds and their characteristics.
3. Describe feeding practices and feed types.
4. List common diseases and basic prevention methods.
5. Consult your coach where necessary.

Evidence to Submit:

• Breed descriptions and features.
• Feeding plan summary.
• Disease prevention notes.

Submission

Part C: Training Others

Teach a peer about livestock production.

Guidance:

• Explain livestock breeds and their uses.
• Describe feeding practices.
• Discuss disease prevention.

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

Coach assessment: Learner completes the self-assessment using the 1-4 scale. The coach prepares a short quiz or conversation (outside the system if needed) and assigns the coach score.

Self-assessment:

• Livestock breeds:
• Feeding practices:
• Diseases and prevention:

Coach assessment:

• Livestock breeds:
• Feeding practices:
• Diseases and prevention:

Submission

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