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Agriculture for Secondary Schools
2. Joseph lives in a peri-urban area and wants to keep dairy cattle. Unfortunately,
Joseph does not have enough land for grazing. Recommend a proper dairy
production system that he can use.
3. Neema sees dairy cattle keepers in her village selling milk. Some sell fresh
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milk, others sell fermented milk. Apart from milk, what other dairy products
from dairy cattle enterprises they can produce and sell? Give at least three
ways and explain.
4. You are asked to develop a plan for a small dairy enterprise at your school.
Which dairy farming systems will you choose? Give reasons for your answer.
5. Mr Masanja keeps dairy cows and feeds his animals properly and manages
them as recommended. However, naturally, the cow produces very little milk.
What breed could Mr. Masanja be keeping? Suggest an alternative breed
which produces more milk. Explain your answer.
Principles and practices of dairy cattle production
Dairy production is governed by the key principles which guide the planning,
caring and day-to-day management of the cattle. These principles help to
improve milk yields, animal health and income, and thus profitability. Successful
dairy production is based on selection of a good site, construction of suitable
accommodation, provision of adequate feed and maintenance of health. Other
tasks include management of breeding, milk production and processing, and
marketing. Learning these techniques will help to build a strong dairy business
that promotes both food security and livelihoods.
Activity 9.2
1. Visit a dairy farm or search for reliable information online to find out:
(a) How a dairy farm is planned and managed;
(b) How animals are housed, fed, and kept healthy;
(c) How milking is done, handled; and
(d) What dairy products are produced?
2. Write a summary of your findings. Keep your summary in your portfolio.
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