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Agriculture - Livestock Keeping (Form II & III)
Muhtasari / Summary: Livestock types, keeping systems, breeds, and animal health.
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Livestock keeping involves rearing animals for food, labour, and income. Common livestock in Tanzania: cattle (milk, meat, hides), goats, sheep, poultry (eggs, meat), pigs. Systems: Zero-grazing (confined) vs Free-range (open pasture). Cattle breeds: local (Zebu – drought tolerant) and exotic (Friesian – high milk yield). Animal health: vaccination prevents diseases (FMD, anthrax); deworming; tick control (dipping). Nutrition: roughage (grass, hay) and concentrates (maize meal, minerals).