NABTEB Animal Husbandry Syllabus 2022

• –  Discussion of the need for clean environment in pig raising
• –  Demonstration of dipping in pigs.

insemination practice and why it is important in pig production.

1.      Explain out-

breeding, cross breeding and in- breeding.

2.      Problems of infertility in pigs.

2.      Cross and in-breeding.

3.      Merit and demerits of breeding system.

4.      Problems of infertility in pigs

5.      Male and female sex hormones in pigs.

6.      Male and female reproductive tracts.

• –  Description of the male and female reproductive tracts.
• –  Mention the differences between the male and female reproductive tracts.

2.      Feed requirement of piglets, grower, fattener, breeder and finisher.

2.      Description of the following activities in pig breeding.

a. identification
b. infant teeth chipping c. castration
d. ear notching

2.      Different types of record in pig keeping e.g. breeding record, sow litter record etc.

Explain the different slaughtering equipment.

2.      Different slaughtering equipment.

3.      processes/Procedure for slaughtering.

4.      Slaughtering processes.

5.      Uses of slaughter by-products.

6.      Offarts and carcass.

• –  List the uses of slaughter by products.
• –  Outline the processes/procedures for slaughtering.
• –  Identification of the different parts of the carcass e.g. the loin, hump, neck, head, intestines etc.

1.      Identify and show the features of

domestic fowl duck etc.

1. List and explain the general

characteristics of poultry.

b. turkey
c. duck
d. guinea fowl etc.

2.      General characteristics of poultry.

Explain the following poultry raising systems.

2.      Advantages and disadvantages of free range, semi intensive and intensive system.

1.      Name common facilities in a poultry houses

2.      Explain conventional and unconventional housing.

2.      Importance of housing in poultry houses.

3.      Raw materials used in building poultry

houses.

4.      Common facilities requirement in a

poultry farm and their uses e.g. shovel, wheel barrow, drinker, feeder, crates and head-pan etc.

Explain the nutrient required by the various classes of poultry.

2.      Sources of nutrients in poultry feeding.

2.      Types and importance of vaccinations.

State the characteristics of exotic birds e.g. fast growing, big-in-size etc.

2.      Characteristics of local birds production.

3.      The features of exotic birds e.g. brown or

black plumage, big in size, fast growing.

poultry raising.

2.      Types of ectoparasites and endoparasites that affect poultry raising.

3.      Preventive and curative measures for poultry diseases.

housing.
3. Diagram of typical poultry house in your

locality.

Describe some poultry equipment and explain their usage

1.      State nutrient intake

level of poultry.

2.      Explain some common feed

compositions.

a. energy b. protein c. vitamin d. mineral

2.      Feed composition.

b. clipping,
c. dubbing,
d. daily supply of water

1.      Name common poultry diseases in the tropics.

2.      Explain possible causes of diseases.

• –  Discussion of general hygienic measures for poultry.
• –  Description of the effects of diseases and pests on general performance of poultry

brooding
a. hen
b. artificial.

1.      Describe the importance of good record keeping of various poultry products and bi- products.

2.      Explain the essence of proper recording of poultry performance.

a. eggs, processing of products. b. Poultry meat
c. slaughter waste or offals,
d. by-products (manure)

2.      The essence of proper recording of poultry performance e.g.

a. laying percentage,
b. weight and size of eggs, c. number of eggs,
d. feed consumption,
e. record of medications/

vaccination.
f. Record of cost of items
g. Record of sale e.g. eggs and birds

• –  Explanation of the importance of these products to the farmer.
• –  Demonstrate the process of how to record sales.

2.      The mean bred and fancy type of rabbits.

3.      Some common difficulties in keeping

rabbits.

• –  Identify coat, colour, weight, length of various breeds in your area.
• –  List the characteristics of meat.

• –  Description of the height, length, width of rabbit housing.
• –  Drainage and disposal.

2.      handling of rabbit.

2.      Equipment needed in Rabbit farm and their maintenance.

3.      Difference between a maternity hatch and a next box.

2.      Care of Doe to Kitten.

3.      Period of weaning.

4.      Precaution involved in handling kitten

5.      Predators of rabbits.

6.      Time of rebreeding rabbit.

7.      Abortion in rabbit.

8.      Infertility in rabbit.

• –  Explain the period of weaning of a rabbit.
• –  Describe the effects of handling kilten by hand.
• –  Causes of abortion in rabbit.

2.      Digestive system in rabbit

rabbits
3. Importance of slaughtering and

processing
4. Uses of rabbit products and bi-

products e.g. blood, fur, feaces.

• –  Identify and list equipment used for processing rabbits.
• –  Processing of rabbits e.g. flaying (slainning).

2.      Importance and uses of the various equipment in cattle farming e.g. shovel, head pan, wheel barrow, fork, drum, rope, sprayer, troughs etc.

cattle housing.

2.      Methods of identifying cattle in the farm e.g. ear tag, branding etc.

2.      Advantages and disadvantages of cattle production.

2.      Ways of manure disposal for a hygienic environment.

3.      Causes of infection in cattle.

4.      Diseases and pest control in cattle

production.

water, protein, energy, vitamins, minerals.

2.      Basic principle of health control:
a. Regular observation routine check b. Disposal of dead animal

3.      Importance of health record.

4.      Definition of the term vaccination.

5.      Method of worm prevention.

6.      Methods of tick control

7.      Some skin and hoof problems.

8.      Ways of control and prevention of the

problems.

• –  With diagrams, describe the reproductive organs of a bull and a cow.
• –  Explain the term abortion and the causes.

• –  Describe various methods of milking (Hand/Machine).
• –  Discuss milk handling and storage.

2.      Importance and use of heifer or bull.

1.      Identify the breeds of Goats and Sheep.

2.      List the breeds of Goat and Sheep.

1. The meaning of sheep and goats breed.
2. The different breeds in goats and sheep.
3. The general characteristics of goats and

sheep.

• –  Draw some goats and sheep breeds available within your area.
• –  Identification of the differences between the breeds.

1.      Explain different

types of goat sheep

farms management.

2.      State the advantages and disadvantages of

the system of management.

1. Types of goats/sheep farms management system e.g.

a. Free range systems
b. Semi-intensive system c. Intensive system.

1. Advantages and disadvantages of the system of management above.

1.      Explain types of

goats and sheep farm

housing.

2.      Describe the types of

housing for goats and sheep e.g. conventional and non-conventional housing.

3.      Identify the local raw materials used for the construction of goats/sheep house.

farming.
3. Materials required for the construction of

goats/sheep housing.
4. Facilities needed in goats and sheep house

e.g. feeder, head pan and drinkers etc.
5. Types of bedding materials used for goats

and sheep.

• –  Discussion of the features of a good housing for sheep and goats e.g. huts, bamboo and pen/padlock.
• –  Construct a pen/paddock for goats and sheep using local materials e.g. wood, bamboo.
• –  Sketch the facilities in goats and sheep house.

1. Food and feeding pattern of goats and sheep.
2. Sources of nutrients in goats and sheep feeding.
3. Importance of nutrients to sheep and goats.

1. The importance of clean environment of the growth of goats and sheep.
2. The types and uses of vaccination in goats and sheep.

2.      Types of goats and sheep e.g. billy, nanny, kid kidding, whether, flock, chevron,

ewe, lamb, suckling and flock.

3.      Breeding methods of goats and sheep.

4.      Care for breeding sheep and goats.

5.      The age range of puberty in sheep and

goats.

6.      Care for the breeding billy-goat, ram and

nanny.

7.      Definition of puberty, oestrus, ovulation,

fertilization, servicing, gestation and parturition.

reproduction.
3. The method of production of milk and

meat for cross breeding.
4. Parturition process in goat and sheep. 5. The care of new born kids and lambs. 6. Signs of difficult birth.

2.      Signs of oestrus.

(centrosema) grass, and ropogon

gayemens.
3. Types of grazing management applicable

in Nigeria.
4. Definition of hay and silage.
5. The differences between hay and silage. 6. Silage to sheep and goat.

• –  Identify the types of pastures available in your area.
• –  Pasture materials in terms of legumes and grass in your area.

• –  Draw a common sheep and goat housing in your area.
• –  Describe direct and indirect effect of climate in nutrition of sheep and goats.

2.      The effects of dirty slaughter slab.

3.      The importance of meat inspectors.