TLE

TLE 1: Farm Animals

  • Livestock: Farm animals raised to provide employment and produce products for human consumption.

  • Breeds: Specific groups of domestic animals sharing similar appearance and characteristics.

  • Breeding: The science of producing livestock through various methods such as inbreeding, line breeding, outbreeding, outcrossing, and grading up.

Group Names for Farm Animals

  • Swine (Pigs): Drift/Drove

  • Cattle/Goat: Herd

  • Rabbits: Colony

  • Chickens: Flock/Brood

  • Quail: Bevy/Covey

Breeds of Cattle

  • Freisian: World’s highest production dairy animal; males: 580 kg, females: 360 kg; low fat content: 3.4%.

  • Ayshire: Red or brown color with white; males: 900 kg, females: 600 kg; fat content: 4%.

  • Jersey: Small breed, weight 400-500 kg; fawn or light brown body; fat content: 4.8%.

  • Hereford: Introduced in the U.S.; known for luxuriant grasses; for beef and draft; red with white face.

  • Devon: Originated in England; red color; mature bull weight: 770-1000 kg.

  • Black Angus: Developed from Scottish cattle; solid black or red color.

  • Simmental: Originated in Switzerland; red and white horned breed; used extensively for crossbreeding.

Breeds of Swine

  • American Yorkshire: Bacon breed, widely distributed.

  • Berkshire: Originated in U.K.; produces up to 9 liters; meat is pork.

  • Large White: Originated in U.K.; good for bacon; good mother and milk producer with up to 11 liters.

  • Chester White: Originated in Chester County; known for good mothering and durability.

  • Hampshire: Known for black color with white belt; heavily muscled, lean meat breed.

TLE 2: Additional Breeds of Cattle

  • Freisian: Highest dairy production.

  • Jersey: Small breed, 400-500 kg body weight; high-fat content.

  • Hereford: Red body known for beef and draft.

  • Devon: Red body, heavy weight.

  • Black Angus: Solid black/red.

  • Simmental: Red and white, good for crossbreeding.

TLE 3: Characteristics of Swine Breeds

  • Large Black: Originated in Britain; useful for extensive farming and known for muscle.

TLE 4: Breeds of Chickens, Ducks, and Quail

  • Egg-laying Predominance: Livestock includes chickens, ducks, and quail for various outputs.

  • Watch video on different breeds of farm animals.

TLE 5: Duck Breed Characteristics

  • Pateros Duck: Small, common color white to black; lays eggs but often non-sitters.

  • Muscovy Duck: High meat quality.

  • Peking Duck: Erect neck, can be marketed in 2-3 months.

  • Khaki Campbell: Lays up to 300 eggs yearly.

TLE 6: Quail Breed Characteristics

  • Tuxedo Quail: Black and white patches.

  • Black-breasted Quail: Black or gray.

  • Japanese Quail: Rustic and maroon color, known for meat.

TLE 10: Summary of Farm Animals

  • Lists breeds of cattle and pigs, their features and breeding capabilities.

  • Highlights egg-laying potential of various poultry breeds and other livestock.

TLE 11: Benefits of Animal Production

  • Meat: Beef, pork, lamb, poultry.

  • Milk: Dairy products like cheese, yogurt, and butter.

  • Eggs: From poultry species.

  • Wool and Hides: For textiles and clothing.

  • Byproducts: Manure for fertilizer, skin/horn for pharmaceutical products.

TLE 13: Waste Management in Agriculture

  • Production: Quantity of agricultural waste.

  • Collection: Initial capture and gathering.

  • Transfer: Transport of waste to storage.

  • Storage: Temporary containment before transfer.

  • Treatment: Reduce pollution impacts.

  • Utilization: Recycling and composting of waste.

TLE 14: Animal Housing and Feeding

  • Poultry Housing: Protection from harsh conditions.

  • Feeding Trough: Container for animal food; specifications.

  • Drinking Troughs: Required setups for water provision.

TLE 19: Safety Measures in Farm Operations

  • Accident: Unfortunate incident causing harm.

  • Hazard: Potential for harm to workers.

  • Risk: Exposure to danger.

  • Occupational Safety: Practices ensuring worker safety.
    - Includes terminology relevant to farm operations such as cleaning chemicals and disinfection.