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Technology and Livelihood Education
(Agriculture and Fishery Arts)
ANIMAL PRODUCTION
MODULE 1
USING FARM TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Technology and Livelihood Education – Agriculture & Fishery Arts
Grade 8 (Animal Production) Alternative Delivery Mode
Common Competency: Using Farm Tools and Equipment
Module 1: Lesson 6. -LO1.Select and Use Farm Tools
First Edition, 2020
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Management Team
Chairperson: Jesnar Dems S. Torres, PhD, CESO VI
Schools Division Superintendent
Pablito B. Altubar
Chief, Curriculum Implementation Division
Activity 1. Pre-test
Directions: Read and understand each question carefully. Encircle the letter of the
correct answer.
1. These are devices that help the works of man easier and faster.
A. Shovel C. Spade
B. Bolo D. Tools
2. It is a hand tool used for digging and moving soil and granular materials.
A. Rake C. Shovel
B. Spading fork D. Bolo
3. This is a hand tool used for loosening the soil and turning over the materials in a
compost heap.
A. Spading fork C. Rake
B. Shovel D. Bolo
4. It is used for hauling trash, manures, fertilizers, feeds, planting materials, and
other equipment.
A. Hand Cart C. Spading fork
B. Wheelbarrow D. Hoe
5. Which of the following tool is an appropriate tool in cutting branches of trees?
A. Rake C. Bolo
B. Hoe D. Spading fork
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Lesson
What’s New
1.______________________________ 4.______________________________
2. _____________________________ 5. ______________________________
3. _____________________________ 6.______________________________
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What Is It
Farming is one main livelihood of most Filipino people. They provide us food through
their products from growing crops and rearing domesticated animals. It is not an easy job
because they are working despite difficult working conditions. Even though farming is a
laborious job but it is one of a job earning higher than an ordinary employee here in the
Philippines.
Farmers made their job lighten with the help of complete tools appropriate for specific
farming activities. Most farmers know the tools commonly used on the farm and how to use it
properly. Let us read and understand the information below and we will be able to familiarize
the tools needed in animal production and learn how to use the different tools.
Farm operation needs different tools for different activities. It is easy and faster to
work when there are available tools that are appropriate for the job.
Rearing domesticated animals not focus only on feeding activities in order to grow
but there are a lot of activities involved such as: carpentry work for constructing a house,
planting crops for their feeds, animal care, and feeding, and cleaning for housing
maintenance and sanitation.
These are the following tools that can be used for animal production operation:
A. Garden Tools
1. Spade is used for removing trash or soil, digging canals or ditches, and mixing soil
media.
2. Shovel. Shovels are used for cleaning ditches, digging and moving soil, and other
granular material. They are also used for leveling a base for sill rocks.
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Source: K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum Technology and Livelihood
Education Learning Module Animal Production (Grade 7/8)
3. Rake is used to clean the ground and level the soil on the surface.
4. Bolo is a large cutting tool use for clearing vegetation, whether for agriculture or
trailblazing
5. Spading fork is used for loosening the soil, digging out root crops, and turning over
the materials in a compost heap.
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B. Livestock production tools
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3. Elastrator. It is used to stretch the rubber ring during castration, dehorning, and
docking of lambs.
Source: https://www.google.com
4. Iron dehorner is used to apply heat on the horn to prevent the growth of horns.
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5. Strip cup. It is used to detect mastitis in milk production.
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8. Milk strainer. This is used to remove foreign particles from milk for example hairs
and sediments.
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9. Weighing scale. This is used to measure the weight of a product for example meat
and milk.
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10. Teeth clipper. It is used to remove canine teeth of piglets soon after birth.
Source:https://shoof.com.au/media/catalog/product/cache/image/320x320/e9c3970ab036de70892d86c6d221abfe/2/0/205146.jpg
C. Electric Tools
There are many electric power tools available at hardware and home stores, but there are
two must-haves for any type of around-the-farm construction project:
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D. Hand Tools
A hand tool is any tool that is powered by hand rather than a motor.
Source: www.google.com
2. Claw hammer and with a comfortable grip is a tool primarily used for
driving nails into, or pulling nails from, some other object.
Source: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/84/Claw-hammer.jpg
3. Electrician ‘s pliers. It is a hand tool used to hold objects firmly and also used for
bending and compressing wide range of materials.
Source: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/51/Tool-pliers.jpg/1280px-Tool-
pliers.jpg
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4. Socket and driver set.
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6. Screwdriver set with both regular and Phillips head drivers. It is a tool used for
screwing (installing) and unscrewing (removing) screws.
Source:www.google.com
E. Fencing tools
Growing animals need a fence to keep the animal on the farm, especially grazing
animals. In establishing a fence, these are some of the tools needed.
1. Carpenter’s level. It is used to align the various materials used during construction.
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2. Power Digger. It is a tool used for breaking up soil and earth quickly and easily.
Source:https://aldrichtoolrental.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Dyna-Digger-Power-Shovel.jpg
3. Hand digger is used to dig a hole for the post of the fence.
4. Stretching clamp applied for holding or securing the thing together to stop movement
Source:https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e6/Clamps.jpg/220px-Clamps.jpg
F. Miscellaneous Tools
1. Garden hose
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Source: K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum Technology and Livelihood
Education Learning Module Animal Production (Grade 7/8)
3. Digging bar
Source: K to 12 Basic Curriculum Education Technology and Livelihood Education Learning Module Agricultural
Crop Production (Grade7/8)
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What I Have Learned
2. It is a hand tool used for digging and moving soil and granular materials.
A. Bolo C. shovel
B. Rake D. spading fork
3. This is a hand tool used for loosening the soil and turning over the materials in a
compost heap.
A. Spading fork C. Spade
B. Rake D. bolo
4. It is used for digging large rocks out of the garden, construction sites, or fence holes.
A. Digging bar C. Bolo
B. Spading fork D. Shovel
5. These are devices that help the works of man easier and faster.
A. Shovel C. Tools
B. Bolo D. Spade
What I Can Do
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Lesson
Using Farm Tools and Equipment
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What I Need to Know
What’s New
What Is It
Pre-operative Check-up of Farm Tools
The farmer has different tools to use for his different task 0n the farm. Tools are not
used at all times. It is only used when it is required in the job. There are also times that we
are using our tools often because it is much needed on the farm.
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Tools often used and rarely used will need to check to assure workers’ safety. It
needs checking, cleaning, and maintain it to assure it is operative and safe to use, during
working.
Let ‘s starts with the basics. Your shovel, spade, hoe, or even the blades on a hedge
trimmer will be a lot easier to use if you take a few minutes to knock some of the rust off the
blade. Not only will this extend the life of the tool, but also it will cut through the soil better,
and thus require less effort to use, if it has a nice sharp blade. It’s a good concept to have a
large whetstone in your shop. A whetstone is an ideal tool, use for keeping all of the cutting
edges of your garden tools honed.
The best remedy to employ the stone is to look for a way to stabilize the tool that you
would like to work on. A bench vise is ideal. You will be able to clamp the tool into place at
an angle, so you can work on it. Clamping is a tool with a vise frees up both of your hands to
use the whetstone.
Apply a little bit of lubricating oil to the end of the tool and carefully begin to work the
stone over the blade. Maintain a 30-degree angle between the stone and the blade to form
the ideal cutting edge for your tool. Not only will the edge become sharper, but you will also
be removing any pitting and rust that has formed at the edge of your tool ‘s blade.
In some cases, where the moving parts of your garden tools have frozen in place,
such as springs and pivot joints, you should disassemble them first carefully break free any
rust that may keep the tool from functioning. Clean accumulated rust and dirt, to all metal
surfaces with a wire brush. Remove stubborn rust from small tools with fine steel wool. Using
an old toothbrush with some lightweight lubricating oil is a great way to work fresh oil into the
joints of most garden tools.
Once your tools are cleaned, they're ready to be sharpened. When sharpening, try to
maintain the original factory bevel or angle. For pruners, use a whetstone because it will
provide a very sharp cutting edge. Depending on the type of whetstone, apply a few drops
of oil or water to the stone. With the beveled side of the blade against the stone, rub the
sharp edge of the blade toward the stone in a curved motion, as if you were trying to shave
off a thin slice from the stone.
When working with a file, stabilize the blades in a vise or against a solid surface like
work bench to avoid injury and ensure an even stroke. Always push the file across the
blade in a motion away from your body. Move the file diagonally, so that its cutting teeth are
biting into the metal on the tool. When sharpening with a file, do not use oil; metal filings will
accumulate and clog the file's serrations.
Farm implements like an ordinary plow and wooden harrow should be checked
thoroughly before use. Loosened bolts and nuts should be tightened firmly. Disc plow and
harrow should also be lubricated on their moving parts like bearings. Tractors should be
tuned-up very well by skilled operators. Check on their oil, lubricant, fuel and cooling system.
Tools that are worn out should be separated and be fixed immediately to avoid
accident
If you find that a tool is defective and that you do not know how to repair it, you may
follow this step.
Secure a defective OUT OF SERVICE tag. Set aside the defective tool and
place on the designated place intended for damage tools. Do not return to
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the supply room or even in your toolbox. A possible accident may occur if it is
not separated and other worker can use the damage tool.
Fill out the defective OUT OF SERVICE tag. Place or put the tag on the tool.
Person in charge to keep the damage tool will record the defective tool in the
maintenance record. And the tool will be repaired or replaced.
If the tool is already repaired the person in charge will returned back to
production and gets the OUT OF SERVICE TAG.
Date: __________________
Serial No._______________
Problem: ________________
Signed by: ______________
_______ 1. Always push the file across the blade in a motion away from your
body.
_______ 2. When sharpening with a file, do not use oil; metal fillings will
accumulate and clog the file’s serrations.
_______ 3. For pruners, use a whetstone because it produces a very sharp
cutting edge.
_______ 4. Clean accumulated rust and dirt off all metal surfaces with a wire
brush.
_______ 5. Move the file diagonally, so that its cutting teeth are biting into the
metal on the tool.
What I Can Do
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Lesson
Using Farm Tools and Equipment
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What I Need to Know
1.4. Use appropriate tools and equipment according to job requirements and
What’s New
Write the letter of your answer on the space provided before the number.
A B
What Is It
Proper tools and equipment are essential for the effective operation of farm works.
Providing appropriate tools will help operation achieves the task on time and produce quality
output.
In every farm activity the farmer needs to know which tools to use and how effectively
combine them with manual labor.
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Spades and Shovels
Shovel and spades are used for scooping up material and loading it on to a trailer,
truck or wheel barrow, or throwing it directly to where the material is needed.
A spade has a stronger square shaped blade and is primarily intended for digging in
denser soils and is less suitable for throwing or loading activities.
Crowbar
The crowbar is mostly used for penetrating or breaking up stony or hard soils. It is
also used for moving boulders or heavy items by using it as a lever.
Rakes
Rakes are used in farm works for raking vegetation from loose soil and levelling top
soil.
Saws
Saws are manufactured in a number of varieties. Cutting trees and bushes requires a
crosscut saw, i.e. a saw with a blade designed to cut wood at a right angle to the direction of
the grain. The size of the trees will obviously determine the size of the saw.
Wheelbarrows
Wheelbarrows are used to transport materials over short distances. If the ground is
soft or very stony, planks should be laid to provide a smooth and firm running surface. The
use of planks is also good for helping wheelbarrows up steep sections.
Spading fork
A spading fork is meant for turning dirt and soil. Usually it has four sturdy tines
perfect for turning dirt and soil. Usually it has four sturdy tines perfect for loosening hard dirt
and lifting soil. It’s also rice to mix fresh compost into established beds.
Spading forks are available in full size or handheld models; pick one that works best
for the size of your garden.
What I Can Do
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Assessment (Post-test)
Directions: Choose your answer from the box and write it on the space provided
before each number.
___________ 5. This is used to remove foreign particles from milk for example
hairs and sediments.
___________ 10. It is a tool used to keep all the cutting edges of the garden tool
honed.
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Key to Answers
PRELIMINARY PAGE
What I Know
1. D
2. C
3. A
4. B
5. C
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5. Crowbar 4. B Clearing the Bolo
5. C area
Post test
1. Rake 6. Teeth clipper
2. Bolo 7. Tape measure
3. Thermometer 8. Screwdriver
4. Iron dehorner 9. Wheelbarrow
5. Strainer 10. whetstone
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