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3.1 Hygiene in Rearing Animals
Agriculture · Grade 7 · 9 lessons in the design
What this covers
- Meaning of hygiene practises in rearing domestic animals such as pets
- Clean feeders and waterers
- Clean and well-ventilated animal houses
- Cleaning the animal
- Carrying out hygiene on feeders, waterers and structures
- Animal welfare, safety and presenting why hygiene matters
What you will be able to do
- describe hygiene practises in rearing domestic animals
- carry out hygiene practises in rearing domestic animals
- appreciate importance of hygiene practises in rearing domestic animals
Key questions
“How can we maintain hygiene while rearing animals?”
Lessons
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Hygiene in rearing animals
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizGrade 7 hygiene in rearing is clean feeders, waterers, houses and animals, including pets.
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Search and share hygiene practises
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizSearch for how people keep feeders, waterers, houses and animals clean, name the source, then share what homes already do.
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Clean feeders
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizEmpty leftover feed, scrub, rinse, dry and raise the feeder off dung so mash does not sour.
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Clean waterers
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizScrub slime, refill fresh water, and keep drinkers off the floor so animals are not thirsty in dirt.
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Clean, well-ventilated houses
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizSweep, scrape and keep dry litter; let air move through mesh without soaking the nest in rain.
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Clean the animal
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizGroom pets and stock: brush, pick dung off the coat, wash a filthy dog and dry it; never soak chicks.
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Practise cleaning structures
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizOn a roster, clean feeders, waterers and animal structures; refill water and wash hands before leaving.
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Animal welfare and safety
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizHygiene is kindness to the animal and safety for the learner: water, shade, no beating, calm handling, soap after.
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Why hygiene in rearing matters
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizPresent the importance of hygiene for the animal, the learner and the product, and appreciate the practises.