UNIT
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
CONTENT
TEACHING AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES
EVALUATION
UNIT 5
FEED
FORMULATION
AND FEEDING
UNIT 6
FISH DISEASES,
CAUSES AND
CONTROL
The student will be able to
3.4.5 fertilise a fishpond identify the types offish feeds and their nutrient content.
3.5.2 formulate fish feed.
3.5.3 feed fish
3.6.1 state the types and causes offish diseases.
3.6.2 identify fish diseases from Symptoms.
Fertilisation offish pond use of inorganic fertiliser (e.g. phosphates and nitrates organic manure (e.g. cow dung).
Types offish feeds and their nutrient content
- formulated feeds
- agricultural byproducts etc. Feed formulation e.g. percentage composition of groundnut husk, rice bran, blood meal in feed. Procedure for feeding fish.
Fish diseases and their causes
- gill rot fungus
- furunculosis : bacteria
- ich: protozoa Symptoms offish diseases
- Gill rot red/whitish spots on gills
- Furunculosis: ulcers on skin
- Ich disease white spots on skin and fins.
Students to identify suitable fertilisers and use them to fertilise fishpond, emphasising method of application. Display various types offish feed for identification and discussion. Students to discuss the nutritive value of feeds displayed. Students to take note of the use of pelletised and floating feeds. Students to discuss the composition of a balanced fish feed. Students in groups to prepare a formulated fish feed. Students to carryout feeding offish in a pond, noting feeding times, quantities, etc. Students to discuss the various diseases of fishes using films/pictures. Students to discuss symptoms offish diseases specified under content.
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