JAMB Animal Husbandry Syllabus - JambNest

1. Introduction to Animal Husbandry

• Meaning and importance

• Livestock types

• Roles in agriculture

2. Farm Animals and Classification

• Ruminants and non-ruminants

• Poultry types

• Aquatic animals

• Exotic and indigenous breeds

3. Animal Nutrition

• Classes of feed

• Balanced ration

• Feed formulation

• Digestive system of animals

4. Animal Reproduction

• Breeding systems

• Reproductive organs

• Fertilization and gestation

• Artificial insemination

5. Livestock Management

• Housing systems

• Animal handling

• Farm records

• Animal welfare

6. Animal Health and Diseases

• Common livestock diseases

• Parasites and pests

• Disease prevention

• Vaccination

7. Breeding and Genetics

• Heredity in animals

• Selection methods

• Crossbreeding

• Improvement of breeds

8. Pasture and Forage Crops

• Types of pasture

• Fodder crops

• Grazing systems

• Pasture management

9. Fishery and Aquaculture

• Fish farming systems

• Fish breeding

• Fish diseases

• Pond management

10. Livestock Products and Processing

• Milk production

• Meat processing

• Egg production

• Preservation methods

11. Animal Production Economics

• Cost and profit in livestock farming

• Marketing of animal products

• Farm budgeting

12. Modern Livestock Technology

• Biotechnology in animal production

• Modern breeding techniques

• Automation in livestock farming