AS 324 Sheep and Goat Production and Management

Laboratory Activity No. 1

Sheep and Goat Project Site Selection

Name: ________________________________ Date Performed: ________________

Course/Year/Section: ____________________ Date Submitted: ________________

I. Rationale

Like any business enterprise, a goat/sheep raising project should be carefully planned to
ensure success. Important factors such as topography, water supply, transportation, peace
and order, types of soil, and the distance from the neighborhood and the market should be
taken into consideration.
This learning activity focuses on the selection of site for goat/sheep project. It also directs
the learners to the different factors that should be considered during site selection.

II. Objectives
At the end of the activity, the students should be able to:

1. Identify factors to consider in selecting site for goat/sheep project;

2. Select ideal site for the project; and
3. Appreciate the value of site selection.

III. Methodology

1. Scout a potential area within the vicinity of your location or in your own community
where Sheep or Goat Production could be possibly established.

2. Visit your LGU Agriculture Office and survey their Livestock project site and evaluate
it using the site feasibility table.

IV. Result and Observation

1. Use the table below as your reference. Put a X mark (X) under Feasible, if it is so, put a
check mark (X) under Not Feasible, if it is not.
 Factors Feasible Not Feasible
1. Topography
2. Water Supply
3. Transportation
4. Peace and Order
5. Types of Soil
6. Distance from populous area
7. Distance from farm to market

2. Attach a photograph of the prospected project site that you have selected and Discuss
your reasons why you choose the location.

3. Identify the different factors being described by each of the following sentences.
Choose only the letter of your answer from the given choices in the box and write it on
your activity notebook.

Select the answer from below

a. Topography e. Types of soil i. Benches

b. Water supply f. Housing j. Inclement weather
c. Windbreaks g. Transportation k. Peace and order
d. Distance from populated h. Distance from farm to l. Well-being
area market

___1. The project should be near the road which is well-constructed or developed for the
delivery
of the inputs and shipping out of the products to market.
___2. This refers to the contour of the area.
___3. It immediately provides changes or fluctuation of prices for the product and by-
product.
___4. It protects animals from inclement weather, diseases and predators.
___5. This factor should be porous as goats are not adapted to moistened ground.
___6. Its abundance is necessary for drinking, cleaning and washing of the quarters and
equipment for the animals.
___7. A facility that could satisfy the preference of goats since they prefer to stay elevated
platforms.
___8. The project should be situated and safe from burglars and thieves.
___9. This project should be far enough from the neighborhood due to the foul odor that
the flock
emits.
___10. Trees are barriers from strong winds and keep the freshness and coolness of the air
during
warm months.
4. Describe briefly the Factors to consider in site selection for the establishment of Sheep
and Goat Project.

5. Write your observation in accomplishing the laboratory activity.

V. Reference/s:

VI. Methods of Assessment

Mode of Assessment Optimum Score Your Rating

Answers to:
Question #1 15
Question #2 30
Question #3 10
Question #4 10
Question #5 5
Reference 5
Activity workmanship 25
Total 100