CONTENT: (1) The Distribution of Farm Animals
(2) Factors Affecting the Distribution of Farm Animals.
Sub-Topic 1: Distribution of farm animals in Nigeria.
Many Farm animals commonly reared by farmers are found in different parts of the
nation, due to some factors that favoured their growth and development.
Below shows the major farm animals and the state where they are majorly found.
Cattle Kano , sokoto ,Kaduna
Goats/sheep
Northern states and some other
parts of the nation e.g oyo, ondo,
Ekiti
Poultry Most of the major cities in the
nation
Fish States with large water bodies
Pigs Most southern states e.g Edo,
Delta, Rivers and other places
where the weather is conducive
Rabbits Cities where poultry are
successfully reared.
Sub-Topic 2: Factors Affecting the Distribution of Farm Animals in Nigeria
The most important factors affecting the distribution of farm animals in Nigeria include
(1)Culture of the people
(2) Climate
(3) Availability of natural pasture
(4) Religion of the people
(5) Incidence of pests and diseases.
Culture of the People: Animal rearing is a common occupation of families in the
northern part of Nigeria. Most of the cattle, sheep and goats are from the north. That
means that the northern Nigeria farmers have a culture of animal rearing.
Climate: Climate is the average weather condition of a place over a long period of time.
Climatic factors such as rainfall, temperature, light, wind and relative humidity
determines the type and number of farm animals in a particular place. For instance in
the north, where rainfall and relative humidity is low, cattle, goats and sheep are better
reared than any other part. Much rainfall in the south increases the spread of pests
and diseases and consequently affects animal production.
Religion of the people: Religion is also an important factor in the distribution of farm
animals. For instance, goats and rams are more abundant in the northern and western
parts of Nigeria where most of the Muslim live. They use these animals for festivals.
Muslim religion forbids the eating of pigs. So, pigs are not common in the north where
the Muslims are in large population.
Availability of natural pasture: Natural pasture are grasses used to feed cattle, goats
and sheep. These grasses are more in the north and as such favored the rearing of
those animals.
Incidence of pests and diseases: Tsetse fly which a carrier of the parasite,
trypanosome which cause the disease known as trypanosomisisss is prevalent in the
south. much rainfall and big trees in the south contribute to the increase of tsetse fly.
Evaluation (a) Why are cattle commonly found in the north?
(b) Name 4 weather elements that are responsible for the distribution of farm
animals in Nigeria
(c) Why are aquatic animals reared mostly in the southern part of Nigeria?
(d) Mention one state where the following animals are mostly reared (i) goats
(ii)fish (iii) bull (iv)fowl
REFERENCE TEXT:
- G. M. Nwabuisi et al (2008). Comprehensive Agricultural Science for
JS 1: Literamed Publications Nig. Ltd, Lagos. - Anthony Youdeowei (2008), Junior Secondary Agriculture for Nigerian
Schools West African Book Publishers Ltd. Lagos, Nigeria.
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT:
Objectives: - Which of these farm is not majorly reared in the northern states?
(a) fowl (b) pigs (c) goats (d) sheep - Which of these farm animals is affected mostly by tsetse fly bite? (a) goats (b)
sheep (c) pigs (d) cattle - One of the following animals can be reared in many cities of the nation, Nigeria.
(a) poultry (b) goats (c) cow (d) pigs - Trypanosomiasis is a disease that is among the cattle reared in the ———-
(a) East (b) West (c) South (d) North. - Availability of grasses favours the rearing of ———-
(a) pigs (b) cattle (c) fish (d) rabbits.
Theory: - Name 5 farm animals and write their major producing states.
- Give 4 reasons why some farm animals are found majorly in the south and while
others are found majorly in the North.