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ZIMSEC O-Level Agriculture

5.4.6Ruminants

Ruminants in ZIMSEC O-Level Agriculture: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 5.4.6.1Form 4: list exotic and indigenous breeds of cattle, sheep or goats in Zimbabwe and describe their characteristics.
  2. 5.4.6.2Form 4: describe the management practices for cattle, sheep or goats, including the care of young stock.

Lessons

  • Beef cattle breeds and herd management

    40 min

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  • Birth, colostrum and rearing young farm animals

    35 min

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  • Dairy cattle and clean milk production

    40 min

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  • Goat and sheep production

    35 min

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Ruminants: sample question

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Which beef breed has a red body and a white face?

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