permaculture

Workshop Module 10: Animal Systems 275

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Presentation : Animals and animal systems

Method : Facilitator presentation

Tools : Images, black/white board, markers

References : PC Book MOD 10 - Animal Systems

Objective : Participants learn about sustainable and integrated animal management

Animals are part of most households and farms, and are very important to people’s

culture and life. Within a community or household animals represent:

• Food.


• Health of a family and community.


• L abour.


• A part of traditional culture and ceremony.


• Wealth.

It is important to manage animals in a sustainable manner to maximize their uses and

benefits.

To achieve good health, animals must be well cared for - If animals are healthy

and happy they will produce more meat, eggs, and offspring.

The best medicine for your animals is to manage them well and maintain their

good health - This will help to prevent any diseases or problems and improve survival

rates and size of the animals.

You can achieve good animal health by:

• Providing good quality food and clean water.


• Providing clean and comfortable shelter.


• Keeping newly born animals fed and watered in a secure animal house for a few
  weeks after birth.

Planning for optimal management and integration of animals is also essential for

designing and creating a sustainable and productive Permaculture system.

Good animal systems include good:

• Shelter.


• Water source.


• Foods.


• Medicine.