CATTLE REARING Cattle rearing in one of the most important aspect of animal husbandry. The production of beef meat, hides and skin through cattle rearing dates far back as 6,000 BC. The art of rearing of cattle is as old as man himself. Cut across all religion, cultural practices and Tribal sentiment, cattle rearing is… Continue reading TYPES OF CATTLE REARING AND CATTLE MANAGEMENT
Alley cropping system of farming
what is ALLEY FARMING This is a system which involves the growing of food crops in spaces between hedge-rows of trees or shrubs, which must undergo regular pruning every five or six weeks. The species of plants that can be used for alley cropping include: nitrogen fixing Gliricidia and Leucaena. The spacing of these plants… Continue reading Alley cropping system of farming
TYPES OF JOINTS IN THE SKELETAL SYSTEM
THE JOINTS Most often we discuss the internal structure of living things and forgetting to talk about the way these things work. So we shall be taking a look at the types of joints, the way the joints work to make man effective and some terms found under this topic of joints. So first let’s… Continue reading TYPES OF JOINTS IN THE SKELETAL SYSTEM
THE VALUE OF Money AND PURCHASING POWER
THE VALUE OF MONEY Definition: The value of money is defined as the quantity of goods and services which a given amount of money can buy. In other words, the value of money refers to the purchasing power of money. When a certain amount of money can buy fewer goods and services, this will… Continue reading THE VALUE OF Money AND PURCHASING POWER
Types of Farming System in agriculture
Farming System in agriculture Agricultural systems have been used over the years by farmers to produce foods for humanity. These systems are affected by climatic conditions, vegetation and crops in different areas. This means that these factors in no small way determine the type of system that could be used in an area for production.… Continue reading Types of Farming System in agriculture
crop propagation methods, advantages and disadvantages of of crop propagation
crop propagation methods crop propagation definition Propagation can be defined as the multiplication of individual plants into new plants. There are two types of propagation i.e., sexual and asexual propagation. Sexual propagation is by seed, while asexual propagation which is also known as vegetative propagation is by vegetative organs such as stem, root and leaf… Continue reading crop propagation methods, advantages and disadvantages of of crop propagation
POULTRY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
POULTRY MANAGEMENT the word chicken refers to all birds that man has been able to rear through the years. he has decided to rear or cultivate them due to their financial fee to him. such birds encompass: (a) hen or bird (b) turkey (c) duck (d) guinea chicken (e) pigeon (f) geese (g) ostriches (h)… Continue reading POULTRY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
TYPES OF VERTEBRAE AND THEIR FUNCTION
TYPES OF VERTEBRAE THE APPENDICULAR SKELETON IS MADE UP OF THE GIRDLES (PECTORAL AND PELVIC GIRDLES) AS WELL AS THE BONES OF THE LIMBS, FORE LIMBS AND HIND LIMBS FEATURES OF THE VERTEBRAE AND THEIR FUNCTIONS I just treated the skeletal system of living things in my previous article and I hope you had time… Continue reading TYPES OF VERTEBRAE AND THEIR FUNCTION
NUTRITION IN ANIMALS AND CLASSES OF FOOD
NUTRITION IN ANIMALS On this topic, you will learn about What is food substance List the types of heterotrophic nutrition Types of mammalian teeth Feeding mode of the holozoic mode of nutrition What makes a balanced diet The structure of the mammalian tooth Mode of feeding in Amoeba The digestive system of Amoeba The digestive… Continue reading NUTRITION IN ANIMALS AND CLASSES OF FOOD
AIR, FUNCTIONS AND ITS PROPERTIES
THE AIR WE BREATH WHAT IS AIR? Air is that which we breathe in and out. We can also notice air when we run or when we are riding down a hill on a bicycle. If you look out of the window, you will notice that the leaves on the trees are moving. This movement… Continue reading AIR, FUNCTIONS AND ITS PROPERTIES
THE SKIN AND IT’S FUNCTIONS
SKIN Structure of skin: The skin of farm animals (Fig. 29.12) has been described as the largest organ of the body. It covers the outer surfaces of all animals. The skin is made up of two layers – epidermis and dermis. Epidermis part of the skin The epidermis is the outermost layer and it is… Continue reading THE SKIN AND IT’S FUNCTIONS
WHAT IS OVULATION?
What is ovulation? Ovulation is the name of the process that happens usually once in every menstrual cycle, when hormone changes trigger an ovary to release an egg. In this article, we look more closely at this process and explain how you use this knowledge to help you to become pregnant. What is ovulation? What… Continue reading WHAT IS OVULATION?
IMPORTANCE OF TRANSPIRATION IN PLANTS
what is Transpiration Transpiration is defined as the removal of excess water from plants into the atmosphere in form of water vapour. Plants are capable of loosing excess water through (i) The stomata in the leaves and this is called stomata transpiration (ii) Through the lenticels in the stem and this is called lenticular transpiration.… Continue reading IMPORTANCE OF TRANSPIRATION IN PLANTS
weeds and their botanical names known as scientific name
weeds and their botanical names known as scientific name. In this post you will learn the botanical names of weeds, which also include their scientific names. concept of economics mean measure of central tendency median demand supply scale of preference opportunity cost histogram bar graph pie chart types mean frequency distribution graphs branches of economics… Continue reading weeds and their botanical names known as scientific name
BREEDS OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. SUCH AS GOATS, SHEEP, PIG, RABBITS AND CATTLES
BREEDS OF GOAT AND PIG GOAT: GOAT IS ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR FARM ANIMALS in the world. The products from goat are cherished by Muslims and Christians alike. Goats do well even in places where it is unlikely for other farm animals to survive. They lived on variety of feeds and eat almost anything… Continue reading BREEDS OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. SUCH AS GOATS, SHEEP, PIG, RABBITS AND CATTLES
CLASSIFICATION OF ANIMAL KINGDOM
KINGDOM ANIMALIA The animal kingdom is subdivided into the following sub-groups ANIMALIA PHYLUM 1. PORIFERA 2. COELERENTERATA 3. PLATYHELMINTHES 4. NEMATODA 5. ANNELIDA 6. MOLUSCA 7. ARTHROPODA 8. ECHINODERMATA 9. CHORDAQTA THIS IS THE MAJOR GROUPS IN ANIMAL KINGDOM The first eight phyla of the animal kingdom belongs to the sub-phyla invertebrates i.e. they are… Continue reading CLASSIFICATION OF ANIMAL KINGDOM
THE APPENDICULAR SKELETON
THE APPENDICULAR SKELETON/h1> The appendicular skeleton is made up of the girdles. That is the pectoral and pelvic girdle, as well as the bones of the limbs which comprises of the fore limbs and hind limbs. Here let’s look at the structure, formation, and the functions of these groups of skeletal system. THE PECTORAL GIRDLES… Continue reading THE APPENDICULAR SKELETON
WHAT IS FOOD CHAIN, FOOD WEB, TROPHIC LEVEL AND THEIR USES?
WHAT IS FOOD CHAIN, FOOD WEB AND TROPHIC LEVEL? Food chain is defined as a feeding relationship involving the transfer of energy through food from producers to consumers. This is a linear feeding relationship; in which energy is transferred from producer/plants, through a series of organisms/trophic levels; in which each organism feeds on the preceding… Continue reading WHAT IS FOOD CHAIN, FOOD WEB, TROPHIC LEVEL AND THEIR USES?
FOREST HABITAT, TYPES OF FOREST, IMPORTANCE AND CHARACTERISTICS OF FOREST HABITAT
FOREST HABITAT A forest (forestry) is an extensive community of plants dominated by tall trees. These trees are of different species and height. The distribution of forest is mainly determined by climate especially rainfall and temperature. The rain forest is the dominant forest in Nigeria. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE RAIN FOREST 1. presence of broad leaves… Continue reading FOREST HABITAT, TYPES OF FOREST, IMPORTANCE AND CHARACTERISTICS OF FOREST HABITAT
WHAT IS BLOOD? FUNCTIONS OF Blood AND BLOOD PROPERTIES
THE BLOOD THE BLOOD AND WHAT IT IS MADE OF Some of us have played either the football or netball. Occasionally, we have obtained some wounds or have seen someone wounded. Others have had accidents when they cut their hands with blade or knife. This is bad and should be avoided. But, where there is… Continue reading WHAT IS BLOOD? FUNCTIONS OF Blood AND BLOOD PROPERTIES
