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    • An-Najah National University
      Faculty of Agriculture
      Department of Animal Production
      Animal Farm Management 
       
      Course number: 95437
      Instructor  name:Dr. Ahmad Ismail Zaazaa 
      Compulsory / Elective: Elective course.

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      Course Descriptions:
      This Course examines selected topics on establishment of animal farms, farm animal breeding systems, poultry (Broilers and Layers), Beef and Dairy Cattle, Sheep and Goats, record-keeping, agricultural produce marketing.
        
      Course Objectives:
      The aim of this course is the students study many topics as:-
      1. Cattle farm management
      2. Sheep and goats management
      3. Poultry (Broilers and Layer) management.
      4. Marketing of animals products.
        
      Course Goals:
      At the end of this course students should  be able to:
      1. Understand the establishment of the animal farms.
      2. Illustrate the animal breeding systems.
      3. Control the animal farms about milking, feeding and technical procedures as foot care, identification, castration.
      4. Know the reproductive systems and understand the factors affecting reproductively and gain skills about uses the vaginal sponges in sheep.
      5. Demonstrate the environment and related disease and know how to use the methods of disinfections of animals and birds buildings
      6. Explain the types of records and how to manage it in the farms.
      7. Demonstrate the marketing of animal and poultry products.

      Textbook:
      Robert Mikesell and MeeCee Baker(2011 )_Animal Science Biology and Technology, Third Ed., Delmar Cengage Learning. U.S.A.
      For full outline click here
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  • الموضوع 1

    Topic One: Cattle Farm Management  (1- 4 week)
    • Introduction :
      In this topic we will cover three sub topic ( Management of the Dairy Herd , Milking Management and Dairy Herd Health ) within four week .
       
      Objectives :
      Management of the Dairy Herd Objectives ;
      • Describe the use of records in managing the dairy herd.
      • Cull cows from the dairy herd.
      • Set goals for the dairy farm.
      • Manage dry cows.
      • Raise dairy replacements.
      • List and describe other approved dairy management practices.
      Milking Management Objectives ;
      • Describe the function of the cow’s udder.
      • Describe recommended milking practices.
      • Describe methods of maintaining milk quality.
      • Describe the cleaning and sanitizing of milking equipment.
      • List and describe off flavors in milk.
      Dairy Herd Health Objectives ;
      • Describe procedures for maintaining herd health.
      • Describe the proper use of drugs for treating herd health problems.
      • Describe mastitis and its treatment.
      • Dscribe other health problems common to dairy herds.
    • Plan :
      First : Study the following presentation  about  Milking Management 
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      Milking Management ملف

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      Second :After you watch the rotary Parlor video , please answer the following assignment ( Assignment 1 ).

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      Assignment 1:Cattle Farm Management واجب

    •   Third: Study the following presentation about the  Reproductive Management in dairy cattle. 

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      Reproductive Management ملف

    •      Four : See the Recomended Milking Procedure. 

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      Recomended Milking Procedure ملف

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    Topic Tow: Sheep and Goats Farm Management(5-8 weeks)
    • Introduction :
      In this topic we will cover three sub topic ( Feeding, Management, and Housing of Sheep, Selection, Feeding, and Management of Goats, Diseases and Parasites of Sheep and Goats) within four week .
       
       Objectives :
      Feeding, Management, and Housing of Sheep Objectives ;
      • Describe four systems of raising sheep.
      • Pan feeding programs for sheep.
      • Discuss management practices for sheep.
      • Describe housing and equipment needs for sheep.

      Selection, Feeding,and Management of Goats Objectives;
      • Give a brief description of the goat enterprise.
      • List and describe the common breeds of goats.
      • Select quality breeding stock using generally accepted criteria.
      • Discuss feeding and management of goats.
      • Describe housing and equipment required for goat production.

      Diseases and Parasites of Sheep and Goats Objectives;
      • Describe common diseases and parasites of sheep and goats
      • List prevention and control practices for common parasites of sheep and goats.
      • Outline a program to reduce losses from diseases and parasites.                                               
    • Plan :
      First : Study the following presentation  about  Footrot in Sheep.
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      footrot in sheep ملف

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      Second :See the following video about Goat Birth and see the signs of close parturition in Goats

    •    Third : Watch how sheep and Goats Milking in Parlors. 

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      How sheep and Goats Milking in Parlors. صفحة

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            Four :See how Lambs Castrated. 

    •    Five :See the Procedure of Sheep Shearing. 

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      The Procedure of Sheep Shearing. صفحة

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      Six : Notice the recomendations for Sheep Dipping. 

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      recomendations for Sheep Dipping. صفحة

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      Seven :See the technique of Sheep Identification. 

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      The technique of Sheep Identification. صفحة

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      Eeight : Note the proper steps to Livestock Tagging.
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      Livestock Tagging ملف

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      Ninth: Do the following assignments :-
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      Assignment 2 :Management practices واجب
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      Assignment 3 :Recommended practices for milking dairy goats واجب

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    Topic Three:Broilers and Layers Management (9-12) week
    • Introduction :
      In this topic we will cover tow sub topic (Feeding, Management,Housing,and Equipment, Diseases and Parasites of Poultry) within four week.

       

      Objectives :                                                    

      Feeding, Management,Housing,and Equipment Objectives ;
      • Describe accepted feeding practices for different kinds of poultry.
      • Describe approved management practices for different kinds of poultry.
      • List housing and equipment required for various kinds of poultry enterprises.
      Diseases and Parasites of Poultry Objectives ;
      • Establish a disease and parasite control program for poultry.
      • Identify the symptoms of common poultry diseases.
      • Identify the symptoms of common parasites of poultry.
    • Plan :
      First : Study the following presentation  about  Layers Management.
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      Layers Management Guide ملف
    • Second : Study the following presentation  about  Broilers Management.
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      Broilers Management Guide ملف
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      Third : Study the following presentation about Brooding Guide.
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      Brooding Guide ملف

    • Fourth : Study the following presentation for Broiler Management Basics.
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      Broilers Management Basics ملف

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      Fifth : Do the following assignments :-
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      Assignment 4 واجب
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      Assignment 5 واجب

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      Sixth : See this video about Broilers housing

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      Seventh :You can see below The hatching egg industry

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    Topic Four:Marketing of Animal Products(13 -16)week
    • Introduction :
      In this topic we will cover tow sub topic (Marketing Milk, Marketing Poultry and Eggs, Marketing Sheep, Wool, Goats, and Mohair, Marketing beef ) within four week.
       
      Objectives :
      Marketing Milk Objectives ;
      • Describe price, supply, and demand trends for milk and dairy products.
      • Discuss markets for milk.
      • Describe grades of milk.
      • Explain pricing of milk.  
      Marketing Poultry and Eggs objectives;
      • Summarize the production and price trends in poultry and eggs.
      • Describe the methods of marketing poultry and eggs.
      Marketing Sheep, Wool, Goats, and Mohair objectives ;
      • Describe the methods of marketing sheep and wool.
      • List the grades of wool and mohair.
      • Describe the methods of marketing goat meat, milk, and mohair.    
      Marketing Beef
      • Describe the supply and demand cycles for beef and explain how they aff ect the market price.
      •  Identify and describe the market classes and grades of beef cattle.
      •  Describe the various methods of marketing beef cattle.
      • Describe how beef cattle should be handled to prevent losses when marketing.
      •  Explain the use of the futures market with beef cattle.

    • Plan:

      First: Study the following Presentation about wool marketing
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      Wool Marketing ملف
    • Second: Do the following assignment
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      assignment 6 :Wool Marketing واجب

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