Reproduction in farm animals.

Agricultural science SSS1 Second Term

Week 3

Reproduction in farm animals.

Performance objectives

Students should be able to:

  1. Explain the process of reproduction in farm animals.

Content

MEANING OF REPRODUCTION

Reproduction can be defined as the process through which living organisms give birth to young ones. It involves mating, after which the male sperm is united to the female ovum to form a zygote.

The Male Reproductive System

The male reproductive system is made up of the primary sex character (testes) and the secondary sex character which consist of the scrotum, Cowper's gland, prostate gland, seminal vesicle, urethra, penis, vas deferens and spermatic ducts.

Functions of Various Parts of Male Reproductive System

  1. Testes: They are located within the scrotum or scrotal sac. When stimulated by the.... View More

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