Food – farm animals such as cattle, goat, sheep are used as food through the provision of meat and milk while poultry provides egg and meat. Fish is another source of protein
Income – Farm animals are sold to generate income
Employment – Many people take up production of farm animals as full time employment
Foreign Exchange – Surplus production of farm animals can be exported to other countries
Farm Power – Some farm animals are used as a source of farm power on the farm. Examples are bulls, cattle, bullocks
Clothing Materials – The hides and skins of animals are used to make clothes, leather shoes and blankets
Manure – Animal dungs and dropping are used as manure
Animal Feed – The blood and bones of slaughtered animals can be dried and used to make feeds
Assessment
- Mention 5 importance of farm animals