ANHFC302: Fodder Crops and Pastures Management

Topic outline

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  General

  • Overview

    Introduction

    This module covers the knowledge; skills and attitudes required to provide a balanced feeding to domestic animals by managing fodder crops and pasture in an optimum manner. It is intended for learners who have successfully completed ordinary level, level II in animal health or its equivalent, and pursuing TVET level III and related qualifications. Upon completion of this module, the trainee will be able to: Cultivate fodder crops, perform pasture layout and improvement and Manage pasture grazing

    

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    Learning Objectives

    At the end of the module the learner will be able to:

    • Cultivate fodder crops
    • Perform pasture layout and improvement
    • Manage pasture grazing
    • Improve the nutritive value of crops residues and straws

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  Learning Outcome 1: Cultivate Fodder Crops

  • Introduction Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 1.1: Identification of fodder crops Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 1.2: Site selection of fodder crops cultivation Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 1.3: The land preparation Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 1.4: Selection of seeds of fodder crops Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 1.5: Planting of fodder crops Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 1.6: Application of fodder maintenance techniques Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 1.7: Application of harvesting techniques Interactive Content
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  Learning Outcome 2: Perform Pastures Layout and Improvement

  • Introduction Page
  • Indicative Content 2.1: Identification Common Pasture Fodder Trees and Shrubs Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 2.2: Identification of common pasture grasses and legumes Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 2.3: Maintenance of pasture Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 2.4: Integration of legumes within pastures Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 2.5: Fencing and paddocking of pasture Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 2.6: Supplying Water Interactive Content
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  Learning Outcome 3: Manage Pasture Grazing

  • Introduction Page
  • Indicative Content 3.1: Organization of the Herd and Flock in The Pasture Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 3.2: Estimation of Pasture Productivity Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 3.3: Calculation of Pasture Carrying Capacity Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 3.4: Application of Pasture Rotation and Ranching Method Interactive Content
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  Learning Outcome 4: Improve Nutritive Value of Crops Residues and Straws

  • Introduction Page
  • Indicative Content 4.1: Identification of Crops Residues Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 4.2: Improvement of Crops Residues and Straws Qualities Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 4.3: Use of Crops Residues and Straws Interactive Content
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