SubjectsAnimal Science

Animal Science

Study of livestock and poultry production

15 topics 132 lessons

Foundations of Animal Science and Animal Agriculture

Build the conceptual, ecological, economic, and Philippine industry context needed before studying animal structure, genetics, nutrition, products, and production systems.

8 lessons

Meaning, Scope, and Branches of Animal Science

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A.1.1: Describe animals in its ecological system and historical origins as a significant field in agriculture.
B.1.1: Distinguish the technical terminologies and the importance of coordination of animal functions.
C.1.1: Describe the concepts, principles, methodologies and updates in animal genetics.
C.2.1: Explain animal breeding objectives, selection methods and systems of breeding.
C.3.1: Describe the principles, concepts and methodologies in animal reproduction.
D.1.1: Describe the terminologies, concepts, and principles in animal nutrition.
F.1.1: Define common terminologies in poultry production.
F.1.2: Identify the characteristics of different poultry species, their corresponding breeds and origins.

Domestication and Historical Origins of Farm Animals

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A.1.1: Describe animals in its ecological system and historical origins as a significant field in agriculture.
A.2.1: Discuss the economic importance and utility of the farm animals.
C.2.1: Explain animal breeding objectives, selection methods and systems of breeding.
F.1.2: Identify the characteristics of different poultry species, their corresponding breeds and origins.
F.2.2: Identify the different characteristics of swine species their breeds and origins.
F.3.2: Describe the characteristics of the different ruminant species and their respective breeds and origins.

Classification and Terminology of Farm Animals

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A.1.1: Describe animals in its ecological system and historical origins as a significant field in agriculture.
A.2.1: Discuss the economic importance and utility of the farm animals.
F.1.1: Define common terminologies in poultry production.
F.1.2: Identify the characteristics of different poultry species, their corresponding breeds and origins.
F.2.1: Define common terminologies in swine production.
F.2.2: Identify the different characteristics of swine species their breeds and origins.
F.3.1: Define common terminologies in ruminant production.
F.3.2: Describe the characteristics of the different ruminant species and their respective breeds and origins.

The Animal in the Agroecosystem

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A.1.1: Describe animals in its ecological system and historical origins as a significant field in agriculture.
A.2.1: Discuss the economic importance and utility of the farm animals.
C.1.1: Describe the concepts, principles, methodologies and updates in animal genetics.
C.1.3: Analyze the concepts, principles and methodologies in genetics (genes, mechanics of inheritance and their role in animal productivity) and its impact in animal improvement.
D.3.1: Explain the processes involved in nutrient utilization and its importance.

Structure of Philippine Animal Agriculture

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A.3.1: Relate local to international farm animal population.
A.3.2: Explain supply and demand of animal products and the issues on local and world animal production.
A.4.1: Identify animal population by species stakeholders and others.
A.4.2: Explain the different animal population species and its relationship to the respective stakeholders and others.

Animal Population, Product Supply, Demand, and Food Security

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A.3.1: Relate local to international farm animal population.
A.3.2: Explain supply and demand of animal products and the issues on local and world animal production.
A.4.1: Identify animal population by species stakeholders and others.
A.4.2: Explain the different animal population species and its relationship to the respective stakeholders and others.

Stakeholders, Issues, Ethics, and Future Directions

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A.3.2: Explain supply and demand of animal products and the issues on local and world animal production.
A.4.1: Identify animal population by species stakeholders and others.
A.4.2: Explain the different animal population species and its relationship to the respective stakeholders and others.
C.1.1: Describe the concepts, principles, methodologies and updates in animal genetics.
C.1.3: Analyze the concepts, principles and methodologies in genetics (genes, mechanics of inheritance and their role in animal productivity) and its impact in animal improvement.
C.3.1: Describe the principles, concepts and methodologies in animal reproduction.
C.3.2: Apply the methodologies involved in reproductive cycle, rate of genetic improvement and developments in assisted reproductive technology (ART) and other biotechnological advances in animal agriculture.

Structural Anatomy and Basic Physiology

Establish the cell, tissue, organ, body-region, skeletal, muscular, and conformation foundations used to understand animal function and productivity.

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Animal Cells, Tissues, Organs, and Body Systems

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B.1.1: Distinguish the technical terminologies and the importance of coordination of animal functions.
B.3.1: Discuss internal anatomy in relation to the concepts and principles of the body systems.
B.3.2: Demonstrate the morphological relationship of the different internal parts of the body systems (i.e. nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, excretory, reproductive, body temperature regulation) to its physiological functions.

Integumentary System and Body Coverings

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B.2.1: Illustrate the external anatomy and the respective physiological functions of the different body parts of farm animals.
B.3.1: Discuss internal anatomy in relation to the concepts and principles of the body systems.
B.3.3: Analyze the physiological processes involved in the various internal body parts.

Skeletal System

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B.3.1: Discuss internal anatomy in relation to the concepts and principles of the body systems.
B.3.2: Demonstrate the morphological relationship of the different internal parts of the body systems (i.e. nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, excretory, reproductive, body temperature regulation) to its physiological functions.
B.3.3: Analyze the physiological processes involved in the various internal body parts.

Joints, Ligaments, Tendons, and Structural Soundness

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B.3.1: Discuss internal anatomy in relation to the concepts and principles of the body systems.
B.3.2: Demonstrate the morphological relationship of the different internal parts of the body systems (i.e. nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, excretory, reproductive, body temperature regulation) to its physiological functions.
B.3.3: Analyze the physiological processes involved in the various internal body parts.
B.3.4: Assess the importance of the different body parts and its function to the responses to various environmental challenges (external and internal)

Muscular System and Muscle Contraction

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B.3.1: Discuss internal anatomy in relation to the concepts and principles of the body systems.
B.3.2: Demonstrate the morphological relationship of the different internal parts of the body systems (i.e. nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, excretory, reproductive, body temperature regulation) to its physiological functions.
B.3.3: Analyze the physiological processes involved in the various internal body parts.

Body Conformation, Condition, and Functional Anatomy

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B.2.1: Illustrate the external anatomy and the respective physiological functions of the different body parts of farm animals.
B.3.2: Demonstrate the morphological relationship of the different internal parts of the body systems (i.e. nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, excretory, reproductive, body temperature regulation) to its physiological functions.
B.3.3: Analyze the physiological processes involved in the various internal body parts.
B.3.4: Assess the importance of the different body parts and its function to the responses to various environmental challenges (external and internal)

Coordination, Transport, Respiration, Excretion, and Thermoregulation

Explain how nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, urinary, and thermal-control systems coordinate animal responses to internal and environmental challenges.

8 lessons

Nervous System

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B.3.1: Discuss internal anatomy in relation to the concepts and principles of the body systems.
B.3.2: Demonstrate the morphological relationship of the different internal parts of the body systems (i.e. nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, excretory, reproductive, body temperature regulation) to its physiological functions.
B.3.3: Analyze the physiological processes involved in the various internal body parts.
B.3.4: Assess the importance of the different body parts and its function to the responses to various environmental challenges (external and internal)

Sensory Physiology and Animal Behavior

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B.3.3: Analyze the physiological processes involved in the various internal body parts.
B.3.4: Assess the importance of the different body parts and its function to the responses to various environmental challenges (external and internal)

Endocrine System and Hormonal Regulation

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B.3.1: Discuss internal anatomy in relation to the concepts and principles of the body systems.
B.3.3: Analyze the physiological processes involved in the various internal body parts.

Cardiovascular System

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B.3.1: Discuss internal anatomy in relation to the concepts and principles of the body systems.
B.3.2: Demonstrate the morphological relationship of the different internal parts of the body systems (i.e. nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, excretory, reproductive, body temperature regulation) to its physiological functions.
B.3.3: Analyze the physiological processes involved in the various internal body parts.
B.3.4: Assess the importance of the different body parts and its function to the responses to various environmental challenges (external and internal)

Blood, Lymph, and Immunity

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B.3.3: Analyze the physiological processes involved in the various internal body parts.

Respiratory Physiology

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B.3.1: Discuss internal anatomy in relation to the concepts and principles of the body systems.
B.3.2: Demonstrate the morphological relationship of the different internal parts of the body systems (i.e. nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, excretory, reproductive, body temperature regulation) to its physiological functions.
B.3.3: Analyze the physiological processes involved in the various internal body parts.
B.3.4: Assess the importance of the different body parts and its function to the responses to various environmental challenges (external and internal)

Avian Respiratory System

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B.3.2: Demonstrate the morphological relationship of the different internal parts of the body systems (i.e. nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, excretory, reproductive, body temperature regulation) to its physiological functions.
B.3.3: Analyze the physiological processes involved in the various internal body parts.
B.3.4: Assess the importance of the different body parts and its function to the responses to various environmental challenges (external and internal)

Excretion, Water Balance, and Thermoregulation

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B.2.1: Illustrate the external anatomy and the respective physiological functions of the different body parts of farm animals.
B.3.1: Discuss internal anatomy in relation to the concepts and principles of the body systems.
B.3.2: Demonstrate the morphological relationship of the different internal parts of the body systems (i.e. nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, excretory, reproductive, body temperature regulation) to its physiological functions.
B.3.3: Analyze the physiological processes involved in the various internal body parts.
B.3.4: Assess the importance of the different body parts and its function to the responses to various environmental challenges (external and internal)

Comparative Digestive Anatomy and Physiology

Compare monogastric, ruminant, avian, and hindgut-fermenting digestive strategies and connect them to feed use, nutrient absorption, and nutritional disorders.

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Digestive Terminology, Organs, and Processes

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B.3.1: Discuss internal anatomy in relation to the concepts and principles of the body systems.
B.3.2: Demonstrate the morphological relationship of the different internal parts of the body systems (i.e. nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, excretory, reproductive, body temperature regulation) to its physiological functions.
D.3.1: Explain the processes involved in nutrient utilization and its importance.
D.3.2: Demonstrate the importance of the classes of nutrients and the processes involved in nutrient utilization.

Monogastric Digestion

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B.3.2: Demonstrate the morphological relationship of the different internal parts of the body systems (i.e. nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, excretory, reproductive, body temperature regulation) to its physiological functions.
B.3.3: Analyze the physiological processes involved in the various internal body parts.
D.3.1: Explain the processes involved in nutrient utilization and its importance.
D.3.2: Demonstrate the importance of the classes of nutrients and the processes involved in nutrient utilization.

Ruminant Digestive Anatomy

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B.3.1: Discuss internal anatomy in relation to the concepts and principles of the body systems.
B.3.2: Demonstrate the morphological relationship of the different internal parts of the body systems (i.e. nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, excretory, reproductive, body temperature regulation) to its physiological functions.
B.3.4: Assess the importance of the different body parts and its function to the responses to various environmental challenges (external and internal)
D.3.1: Explain the processes involved in nutrient utilization and its importance.
D.3.2: Demonstrate the importance of the classes of nutrients and the processes involved in nutrient utilization.

Rumen Fermentation and Nutrient Metabolism

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B.3.3: Analyze the physiological processes involved in the various internal body parts.
B.3.4: Assess the importance of the different body parts and its function to the responses to various environmental challenges (external and internal)
D.1.2: Apply animal nutrition in relation to its concepts and principles.
D.3.1: Explain the processes involved in nutrient utilization and its importance.
D.3.2: Demonstrate the importance of the classes of nutrients and the processes involved in nutrient utilization.

Avian Digestive System

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B.3.1: Discuss internal anatomy in relation to the concepts and principles of the body systems.
B.3.2: Demonstrate the morphological relationship of the different internal parts of the body systems (i.e. nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, excretory, reproductive, body temperature regulation) to its physiological functions.
B.3.3: Analyze the physiological processes involved in the various internal body parts.
D.3.1: Explain the processes involved in nutrient utilization and its importance.
D.3.2: Demonstrate the importance of the classes of nutrients and the processes involved in nutrient utilization.

Hindgut Fermentation

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B.3.1: Discuss internal anatomy in relation to the concepts and principles of the body systems.
B.3.2: Demonstrate the morphological relationship of the different internal parts of the body systems (i.e. nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, excretory, reproductive, body temperature regulation) to its physiological functions.
B.3.4: Assess the importance of the different body parts and its function to the responses to various environmental challenges (external and internal)
D.3.1: Explain the processes involved in nutrient utilization and its importance.
D.3.2: Demonstrate the importance of the classes of nutrients and the processes involved in nutrient utilization.

Comparative Digestion and Nutritional Disorders

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B.3.2: Demonstrate the morphological relationship of the different internal parts of the body systems (i.e. nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, excretory, reproductive, body temperature regulation) to its physiological functions.
B.3.4: Assess the importance of the different body parts and its function to the responses to various environmental challenges (external and internal)
D.3.1: Explain the processes involved in nutrient utilization and its importance.
D.3.2: Demonstrate the importance of the classes of nutrients and the processes involved in nutrient utilization.

Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology

Build a complete reproductive sequence from gamete production and hormonal control to estrus, fertilization, pregnancy, parturition, lactation, and avian egg formation.

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Male Reproductive Anatomy and Function

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B.3.1: Discuss internal anatomy in relation to the concepts and principles of the body systems.
B.3.2: Demonstrate the morphological relationship of the different internal parts of the body systems (i.e. nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, excretory, reproductive, body temperature regulation) to its physiological functions.
B.3.3: Analyze the physiological processes involved in the various internal body parts.
B.3.4: Assess the importance of the different body parts and its function to the responses to various environmental challenges (external and internal)
C.3.1: Describe the principles, concepts and methodologies in animal reproduction.

Spermatogenesis, Semen, and Male Fertility

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B.3.3: Analyze the physiological processes involved in the various internal body parts.
C.3.1: Describe the principles, concepts and methodologies in animal reproduction.
C.3.2: Apply the methodologies involved in reproductive cycle, rate of genetic improvement and developments in assisted reproductive technology (ART) and other biotechnological advances in animal agriculture.
C.3.3: Assess the various methodologies in reproduction in relation to genetic improvement.

Female Reproductive Anatomy and Ovarian Function

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B.3.1: Discuss internal anatomy in relation to the concepts and principles of the body systems.
B.3.2: Demonstrate the morphological relationship of the different internal parts of the body systems (i.e. nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, excretory, reproductive, body temperature regulation) to its physiological functions.
B.3.3: Analyze the physiological processes involved in the various internal body parts.
B.3.4: Assess the importance of the different body parts and its function to the responses to various environmental challenges (external and internal)
C.3.1: Describe the principles, concepts and methodologies in animal reproduction.

Hormonal Control of Reproduction and Puberty

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B.3.3: Analyze the physiological processes involved in the various internal body parts.
C.3.1: Describe the principles, concepts and methodologies in animal reproduction.
C.3.2: Apply the methodologies involved in reproductive cycle, rate of genetic improvement and developments in assisted reproductive technology (ART) and other biotechnological advances in animal agriculture.
C.3.3: Assess the various methodologies in reproduction in relation to genetic improvement.

Estrous Cycle, Seasonality, and Estrus Detection

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C.3.1: Describe the principles, concepts and methodologies in animal reproduction.
C.3.2: Apply the methodologies involved in reproductive cycle, rate of genetic improvement and developments in assisted reproductive technology (ART) and other biotechnological advances in animal agriculture.
C.3.3: Assess the various methodologies in reproduction in relation to genetic improvement.

Breeding Timing and Mating Systems

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B.3.3: Analyze the physiological processes involved in the various internal body parts.
C.3.1: Describe the principles, concepts and methodologies in animal reproduction.
C.3.2: Apply the methodologies involved in reproductive cycle, rate of genetic improvement and developments in assisted reproductive technology (ART) and other biotechnological advances in animal agriculture.
C.3.3: Assess the various methodologies in reproduction in relation to genetic improvement.

Fertilization, Embryology, and Placentation

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B.3.3: Analyze the physiological processes involved in the various internal body parts.
C.3.1: Describe the principles, concepts and methodologies in animal reproduction.
C.3.3: Assess the various methodologies in reproduction in relation to genetic improvement.

Pregnancy, Parturition, and Postpartum Physiology

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B.3.3: Analyze the physiological processes involved in the various internal body parts.
C.3.1: Describe the principles, concepts and methodologies in animal reproduction.
C.3.3: Assess the various methodologies in reproduction in relation to genetic improvement.

Lactation, Colostrum, and Avian Reproduction

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B.3.3: Analyze the physiological processes involved in the various internal body parts.
B.3.4: Assess the importance of the different body parts and its function to the responses to various environmental challenges (external and internal)
C.3.1: Describe the principles, concepts and methodologies in animal reproduction.

Genetics and Mechanisms of Inheritance

Develop the molecular, Mendelian, non-Mendelian, population, and quantitative-genetic foundation needed to interpret animal variation and improvement.

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DNA, RNA, Genes, and Chromosomes

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C.1.1: Describe the concepts, principles, methodologies and updates in animal genetics.
C.1.3: Analyze the concepts, principles and methodologies in genetics (genes, mechanics of inheritance and their role in animal productivity) and its impact in animal improvement.

Gene Expression, Mitosis, and Meiosis

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C.1.1: Describe the concepts, principles, methodologies and updates in animal genetics.
C.1.3: Analyze the concepts, principles and methodologies in genetics (genes, mechanics of inheritance and their role in animal productivity) and its impact in animal improvement.

Mendelian Inheritance

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C.1.1: Describe the concepts, principles, methodologies and updates in animal genetics.
C.1.3: Analyze the concepts, principles and methodologies in genetics (genes, mechanics of inheritance and their role in animal productivity) and its impact in animal improvement.

Gene Action and Non-Mendelian Inheritance

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C.1.1: Describe the concepts, principles, methodologies and updates in animal genetics.
C.1.3: Analyze the concepts, principles and methodologies in genetics (genes, mechanics of inheritance and their role in animal productivity) and its impact in animal improvement.

Sex Determination and Special Inheritance Patterns

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C.1.1: Describe the concepts, principles, methodologies and updates in animal genetics.
C.1.3: Analyze the concepts, principles and methodologies in genetics (genes, mechanics of inheritance and their role in animal productivity) and its impact in animal improvement.

Genotype, Environment, Phenotype, and Interaction

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C.1.1: Describe the concepts, principles, methodologies and updates in animal genetics.
C.1.3: Analyze the concepts, principles and methodologies in genetics (genes, mechanics of inheritance and their role in animal productivity) and its impact in animal improvement.
C.2.3: Assess the role of animal breeding objectives, selection methods and systems of breeding in animal productivity.

Population Genetics and Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium

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C.1.1: Describe the concepts, principles, methodologies and updates in animal genetics.
C.1.3: Analyze the concepts, principles and methodologies in genetics (genes, mechanics of inheritance and their role in animal productivity) and its impact in animal improvement.

Genetic Variation and Quantitative Parameters

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C.1.1: Describe the concepts, principles, methodologies and updates in animal genetics.
C.1.3: Analyze the concepts, principles and methodologies in genetics (genes, mechanics of inheritance and their role in animal productivity) and its impact in animal improvement.

Animal Breeding and Reproductive Biotechnology

Translate genetic principles into breeding objectives, selection programs, mating systems, artificial insemination, embryo technologies, and genomic improvement.

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Breeding Objectives and Economically Important Traits

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C.2.1: Explain animal breeding objectives, selection methods and systems of breeding.
C.2.2: Apply the use of animal breeding objectives, selection methods and systems of breeding in animal genetic improvement.
C.2.3: Assess the role of animal breeding objectives, selection methods and systems of breeding in animal productivity.

Performance Recording and Genetic Evaluation

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C.2.1: Explain animal breeding objectives, selection methods and systems of breeding.
C.2.2: Apply the use of animal breeding objectives, selection methods and systems of breeding in animal genetic improvement.
C.2.3: Assess the role of animal breeding objectives, selection methods and systems of breeding in animal productivity.

Selection Methods

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C.2.1: Explain animal breeding objectives, selection methods and systems of breeding.
C.2.2: Apply the use of animal breeding objectives, selection methods and systems of breeding in animal genetic improvement.
C.2.3: Assess the role of animal breeding objectives, selection methods and systems of breeding in animal productivity.

Purebreeding, Inbreeding, and Linebreeding

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C.1.3: Analyze the concepts, principles and methodologies in genetics (genes, mechanics of inheritance and their role in animal productivity) and its impact in animal improvement.
C.2.1: Explain animal breeding objectives, selection methods and systems of breeding.
C.2.2: Apply the use of animal breeding objectives, selection methods and systems of breeding in animal genetic improvement.
C.2.3: Assess the role of animal breeding objectives, selection methods and systems of breeding in animal productivity.

Outcrossing, Crossbreeding, and Heterosis

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C.1.3: Analyze the concepts, principles and methodologies in genetics (genes, mechanics of inheritance and their role in animal productivity) and its impact in animal improvement.
C.2.1: Explain animal breeding objectives, selection methods and systems of breeding.
C.2.2: Apply the use of animal breeding objectives, selection methods and systems of breeding in animal genetic improvement.
C.2.3: Assess the role of animal breeding objectives, selection methods and systems of breeding in animal productivity.

Upgrading, Composite Breeds, and Mating Plans

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C.2.1: Explain animal breeding objectives, selection methods and systems of breeding.
C.2.2: Apply the use of animal breeding objectives, selection methods and systems of breeding in animal genetic improvement.
C.2.3: Assess the role of animal breeding objectives, selection methods and systems of breeding in animal productivity.

Artificial Insemination and Semen Technology

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C.3.1: Describe the principles, concepts and methodologies in animal reproduction.
C.3.2: Apply the methodologies involved in reproductive cycle, rate of genetic improvement and developments in assisted reproductive technology (ART) and other biotechnological advances in animal agriculture.
C.3.3: Assess the various methodologies in reproduction in relation to genetic improvement.

Estrus Synchronization, Superovulation, and Embryo Transfer

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C.3.1: Describe the principles, concepts and methodologies in animal reproduction.
C.3.2: Apply the methodologies involved in reproductive cycle, rate of genetic improvement and developments in assisted reproductive technology (ART) and other biotechnological advances in animal agriculture.
C.3.3: Assess the various methodologies in reproduction in relation to genetic improvement.

Genomics and Advanced Reproductive Biotechnology

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C.1.1: Describe the concepts, principles, methodologies and updates in animal genetics.
C.1.3: Analyze the concepts, principles and methodologies in genetics (genes, mechanics of inheritance and their role in animal productivity) and its impact in animal improvement.
C.2.3: Assess the role of animal breeding objectives, selection methods and systems of breeding in animal productivity.
C.3.1: Describe the principles, concepts and methodologies in animal reproduction.
C.3.2: Apply the methodologies involved in reproductive cycle, rate of genetic improvement and developments in assisted reproductive technology (ART) and other biotechnological advances in animal agriculture.
C.3.3: Assess the various methodologies in reproduction in relation to genetic improvement.

Nutrients, Metabolism, and Nutrient Requirements

Build the chemical and physiological foundation for understanding feed composition, nutrient classes, digestion, metabolism, requirements, deficiency, and energy use.

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Animal-Nutrition Terminology and Principles

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D.1.1: Describe the terminologies, concepts, and principles in animal nutrition.
D.1.2: Apply animal nutrition in relation to its concepts and principles.
D.5.1: Describe feed formulation and rations.

Proximate Analysis and Feed-Composition Bases

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D.2.1: Demonstrate the use of elemental and proximate composition of feeds.
D.2.2: Breakdown the gross chemical composition of plants and animal tissues.
D.5.1: Describe feed formulation and rations.
D.5.2: Analyze feed formulation and methods in compounding rations.

Carbohydrates and Fiber

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D.2.2: Breakdown the gross chemical composition of plants and animal tissues.
D.3.1: Explain the processes involved in nutrient utilization and its importance.
D.3.2: Demonstrate the importance of the classes of nutrients and the processes involved in nutrient utilization.

Lipids and Fatty Acids

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D.3.1: Explain the processes involved in nutrient utilization and its importance.
D.3.2: Demonstrate the importance of the classes of nutrients and the processes involved in nutrient utilization.
D.4.3: Evaluate the utilization of the different classes of feedstuff.

Proteins, Amino Acids, and Nonprotein Nitrogen

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D.1.2: Apply animal nutrition in relation to its concepts and principles.
D.2.2: Breakdown the gross chemical composition of plants and animal tissues.
D.3.1: Explain the processes involved in nutrient utilization and its importance.
D.3.2: Demonstrate the importance of the classes of nutrients and the processes involved in nutrient utilization.

Water as a Nutrient

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D.1.1: Describe the terminologies, concepts, and principles in animal nutrition.
D.1.2: Apply animal nutrition in relation to its concepts and principles.
D.3.1: Explain the processes involved in nutrient utilization and its importance.
D.3.2: Demonstrate the importance of the classes of nutrients and the processes involved in nutrient utilization.

Vitamins

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D.3.1: Explain the processes involved in nutrient utilization and its importance.
D.3.2: Demonstrate the importance of the classes of nutrients and the processes involved in nutrient utilization.

Minerals

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D.1.2: Apply animal nutrition in relation to its concepts and principles.
D.3.1: Explain the processes involved in nutrient utilization and its importance.
D.3.2: Demonstrate the importance of the classes of nutrients and the processes involved in nutrient utilization.

Digestion, Absorption, Transport, and Metabolism

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D.1.1: Describe the terminologies, concepts, and principles in animal nutrition.
D.3.1: Explain the processes involved in nutrient utilization and its importance.
D.3.2: Demonstrate the importance of the classes of nutrients and the processes involved in nutrient utilization.

Energy Systems and Nutrient Partitioning

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D.1.1: Describe the terminologies, concepts, and principles in animal nutrition.
D.1.2: Apply animal nutrition in relation to its concepts and principles.
D.3.1: Explain the processes involved in nutrient utilization and its importance.
D.3.2: Demonstrate the importance of the classes of nutrients and the processes involved in nutrient utilization.

Feed Science and Ration Formulation

Organize feed resources, forage conservation, feed quality, additives, sampling, and ration-formulation methods into practical feeding decisions.

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Feedstuff Classification

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D.4.1: Identify the classes of feedstuff and its examples.
D.4.2: Demonstrate the use of feedstuff classification.
D.4.3: Evaluate the utilization of the different classes of feedstuff.

Forages, Pastures, and Fodder Crops

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D.4.1: Identify the classes of feedstuff and its examples.
D.4.2: Demonstrate the use of feedstuff classification.
D.4.3: Evaluate the utilization of the different classes of feedstuff.

Hay, Silage, and Crop Residues

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D.4.1: Identify the classes of feedstuff and its examples.
D.4.2: Demonstrate the use of feedstuff classification.
D.4.3: Evaluate the utilization of the different classes of feedstuff.

Energy and Protein Concentrates

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D.4.1: Identify the classes of feedstuff and its examples.
D.4.2: Demonstrate the use of feedstuff classification.
D.4.3: Evaluate the utilization of the different classes of feedstuff.

Feed Sampling, Analysis, and Quality Control

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D.4.1: Identify the classes of feedstuff and its examples.
D.4.2: Demonstrate the use of feedstuff classification.
D.4.3: Evaluate the utilization of the different classes of feedstuff.

Complete Ration Balancing and Feeding Programs

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D.1.2: Apply animal nutrition in relation to its concepts and principles.
D.5.1: Describe feed formulation and rations.
D.5.2: Analyze feed formulation and methods in compounding rations.

Slaughter, Animal Products, Processing, and Marketing

Connect humane slaughter, meat conversion, carcass evaluation, product composition, processing, deterioration, food safety, and marketing channels.

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Selection and Pre-Slaughter Handling of Animals

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E.1.1: Describe the different procedures in slaughtering and meat fabrication.
E.1.2: Evaluate the procedures in slaughtering and meat fabrication.
E.3.1: Apply the basic principles of proper handling and processing of meat, milk and eggs emphasizing on the methods of processing and causes of product deterioration.

Stunning, Bleeding, Dressing, and Evisceration

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E.1.1: Describe the different procedures in slaughtering and meat fabrication.
E.1.2: Evaluate the procedures in slaughtering and meat fabrication.
E.3.1: Apply the basic principles of proper handling and processing of meat, milk and eggs emphasizing on the methods of processing and causes of product deterioration.

Post-Mortem Inspection and Meat Safety

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E.1.1: Describe the different procedures in slaughtering and meat fabrication.
E.1.2: Evaluate the procedures in slaughtering and meat fabrication.
E.3.1: Apply the basic principles of proper handling and processing of meat, milk and eggs emphasizing on the methods of processing and causes of product deterioration.

Carcass Evaluation, Dressing Percentage, and Fabrication

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E.1.1: Describe the different procedures in slaughtering and meat fabrication.
E.1.2: Evaluate the procedures in slaughtering and meat fabrication.
E.2.1: Identify the composition and value of meat, milk and eggs.
E.2.2: Demonstrate the relationship of the composition and value of meat, milk, eggs using the common tests and general characteristics.

Conversion of Muscle to Meat

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E.1.1: Describe the different procedures in slaughtering and meat fabrication.
E.1.2: Evaluate the procedures in slaughtering and meat fabrication.
E.2.1: Identify the composition and value of meat, milk and eggs.
E.2.2: Demonstrate the relationship of the composition and value of meat, milk, eggs using the common tests and general characteristics.
E.3.1: Apply the basic principles of proper handling and processing of meat, milk and eggs emphasizing on the methods of processing and causes of product deterioration.

Meat Composition, Quality, Preservation, and Processing

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E.1.1: Describe the different procedures in slaughtering and meat fabrication.
E.1.2: Evaluate the procedures in slaughtering and meat fabrication.
E.2.1: Identify the composition and value of meat, milk and eggs.
E.3.1: Apply the basic principles of proper handling and processing of meat, milk and eggs emphasizing on the methods of processing and causes of product deterioration.

Milk Composition and Quality

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E.2.1: Identify the composition and value of meat, milk and eggs.
E.2.2: Demonstrate the relationship of the composition and value of meat, milk, eggs using the common tests and general characteristics.

Milk Handling and Processing

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E.2.2: Demonstrate the relationship of the composition and value of meat, milk, eggs using the common tests and general characteristics.
E.3.1: Apply the basic principles of proper handling and processing of meat, milk and eggs emphasizing on the methods of processing and causes of product deterioration.
E.4.2: Assess the effectivity and efficiency of the various marketing strategies and channels of livestock and their products.

Egg Structure, Composition, Quality, and Handling

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E.2.1: Identify the composition and value of meat, milk and eggs.
E.2.2: Demonstrate the relationship of the composition and value of meat, milk, eggs using the common tests and general characteristics.
E.3.1: Apply the basic principles of proper handling and processing of meat, milk and eggs emphasizing on the methods of processing and causes of product deterioration.

Product Deterioration, Food Safety, Marketing, and Traceability

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E.3.1: Apply the basic principles of proper handling and processing of meat, milk and eggs emphasizing on the methods of processing and causes of product deterioration.
E.4.1: Distinguish the various marketing strategies and channels of live animals and livestock products.
E.4.2: Assess the effectivity and efficiency of the various marketing strategies and channels of livestock and their products.

Poultry Production and Management

Cover poultry species, breeding stocks, incubation, brooding, growing, layer, broiler, native chicken, duck, minor poultry, housing, health, waste, and performance records.

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Breeder Flocks, Parent Stocks, and Hatchery Systems

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F.1.1: Define common terminologies in poultry production.
F.1.3: Apply the principles and practices in poultry production (chickens, ducks, and other poultry species), with emphasis on broiler, layer, and native chicken nutrient requirements at various stages of production.
F.1.4: Analyze the care and management systems (breeding, feeding, health, housing, waste disposal and utilization and others) at the various stages of production.

Incubation, Embryonic Development, and Hatchability

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F.1.1: Define common terminologies in poultry production.
F.1.3: Apply the principles and practices in poultry production (chickens, ducks, and other poultry species), with emphasis on broiler, layer, and native chicken nutrient requirements at various stages of production.
F.1.4: Analyze the care and management systems (breeding, feeding, health, housing, waste disposal and utilization and others) at the various stages of production.
F.1.5: Assess the various care and management systems involved in the stages of production in relation to animal productivity.

Brooding and Early Chick Management

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F.1.1: Define common terminologies in poultry production.
F.1.3: Apply the principles and practices in poultry production (chickens, ducks, and other poultry species), with emphasis on broiler, layer, and native chicken nutrient requirements at various stages of production.
F.1.4: Analyze the care and management systems (breeding, feeding, health, housing, waste disposal and utilization and others) at the various stages of production.
F.1.5: Assess the various care and management systems involved in the stages of production in relation to animal productivity.

Growing Pullet Management

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F.1.1: Define common terminologies in poultry production.
F.1.3: Apply the principles and practices in poultry production (chickens, ducks, and other poultry species), with emphasis on broiler, layer, and native chicken nutrient requirements at various stages of production.
F.1.4: Analyze the care and management systems (breeding, feeding, health, housing, waste disposal and utilization and others) at the various stages of production.
F.1.5: Assess the various care and management systems involved in the stages of production in relation to animal productivity.

Layer Production and Egg Management

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F.1.1: Define common terminologies in poultry production.
F.1.3: Apply the principles and practices in poultry production (chickens, ducks, and other poultry species), with emphasis on broiler, layer, and native chicken nutrient requirements at various stages of production.
F.1.4: Analyze the care and management systems (breeding, feeding, health, housing, waste disposal and utilization and others) at the various stages of production.
F.1.5: Assess the various care and management systems involved in the stages of production in relation to animal productivity.

Broiler Production

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F.1.3: Apply the principles and practices in poultry production (chickens, ducks, and other poultry species), with emphasis on broiler, layer, and native chicken nutrient requirements at various stages of production.

Broiler Production

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F.1.1: Define common terminologies in poultry production.
F.1.3: Apply the principles and practices in poultry production (chickens, ducks, and other poultry species), with emphasis on broiler, layer, and native chicken nutrient requirements at various stages of production.
F.1.4: Analyze the care and management systems (breeding, feeding, health, housing, waste disposal and utilization and others) at the various stages of production.
F.1.5: Assess the various care and management systems involved in the stages of production in relation to animal productivity.

Native and Free-Range Chicken Production

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F.1.1: Define common terminologies in poultry production.
F.1.2: Identify the characteristics of different poultry species, their corresponding breeds and origins.
F.1.3: Apply the principles and practices in poultry production (chickens, ducks, and other poultry species), with emphasis on broiler, layer, and native chicken nutrient requirements at various stages of production.
F.1.4: Analyze the care and management systems (breeding, feeding, health, housing, waste disposal and utilization and others) at the various stages of production.
F.1.5: Assess the various care and management systems involved in the stages of production in relation to animal productivity.

Duck, Quail, Turkey, and Other Poultry Production

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F.1.1: Define common terminologies in poultry production.
F.1.2: Identify the characteristics of different poultry species, their corresponding breeds and origins.
F.1.3: Apply the principles and practices in poultry production (chickens, ducks, and other poultry species), with emphasis on broiler, layer, and native chicken nutrient requirements at various stages of production.
F.1.4: Analyze the care and management systems (breeding, feeding, health, housing, waste disposal and utilization and others) at the various stages of production.
F.1.5: Assess the various care and management systems involved in the stages of production in relation to animal productivity.

Poultry Nutrition, Housing, Health, Waste, and Records

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F.1.1: Define common terminologies in poultry production.
F.1.3: Apply the principles and practices in poultry production (chickens, ducks, and other poultry species), with emphasis on broiler, layer, and native chicken nutrient requirements at various stages of production.
F.1.4: Analyze the care and management systems (breeding, feeding, health, housing, waste disposal and utilization and others) at the various stages of production.
F.1.5: Assess the various care and management systems involved in the stages of production in relation to animal productivity.

Swine Production and Management

Organize swine breeds and production systems around the biological sequence from replacement selection and breeding to farrowing, nursery, finishing, marketing, health, waste, and records.

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Boar and Replacement-Gilt Management

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F.2.3: Apply swine production, principles and practices in the different breeds and their nutrient and other requirements at various stages of production.
F.2.4: Analyze the various care and management systems (breeding, feeding, health, housing, waste disposal and utilization and others) during the different production stages.
F.2.5: Assess the care and management systems during the various stages of growth to animal productivity.

Estrus, Mating, Artificial Insemination, and Gestation

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F.2.3: Apply swine production, principles and practices in the different breeds and their nutrient and other requirements at various stages of production.
F.2.4: Analyze the various care and management systems (breeding, feeding, health, housing, waste disposal and utilization and others) during the different production stages.
F.2.5: Assess the care and management systems during the various stages of growth to animal productivity.

Farrowing and Lactating-Sow Management

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F.2.3: Apply swine production, principles and practices in the different breeds and their nutrient and other requirements at various stages of production.
F.2.4: Analyze the various care and management systems (breeding, feeding, health, housing, waste disposal and utilization and others) during the different production stages.
F.2.5: Assess the care and management systems during the various stages of growth to animal productivity.

Newborn and Preweaning Piglet Management

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F.2.3: Apply swine production, principles and practices in the different breeds and their nutrient and other requirements at various stages of production.
F.2.4: Analyze the various care and management systems (breeding, feeding, health, housing, waste disposal and utilization and others) during the different production stages.
F.2.5: Assess the care and management systems during the various stages of growth to animal productivity.

Grower-Finisher Production

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F.2.3: Apply swine production, principles and practices in the different breeds and their nutrient and other requirements at various stages of production.
F.2.4: Analyze the various care and management systems (breeding, feeding, health, housing, waste disposal and utilization and others) during the different production stages.
F.2.5: Assess the care and management systems during the various stages of growth to animal productivity.

Swine Housing, Nutrition, Health, Biosecurity, and Waste

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F.2.3: Apply swine production, principles and practices in the different breeds and their nutrient and other requirements at various stages of production.
F.2.4: Analyze the various care and management systems (breeding, feeding, health, housing, waste disposal and utilization and others) during the different production stages.
F.2.5: Assess the care and management systems during the various stages of growth to animal productivity.

Swine Records and Performance Calculations

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F.2.3: Apply swine production, principles and practices in the different breeds and their nutrient and other requirements at various stages of production.
F.2.5: Assess the care and management systems during the various stages of growth to animal productivity.

Ruminant Production and Management

Integrate beef, dairy, carabao, goat, and sheep breed recognition with breeding, feeding, housing, health, records, and marketing across life stages.

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Beef-Cattle Breeds and Production Systems

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F.3.1: Define common terminologies in ruminant production.
F.3.2: Describe the characteristics of the different ruminant species and their respective breeds and origins.
F.3.3: Apply the principles and practices in ruminant production (cattle, carabao, goats and sheep) in the different breeds of the ruminant species and the nutrient and other requirements at the various stages of production.
F.3.4: Analyze the different care and management systems (breeding, feeding, health, housing, waste disposal and utilization and others) during the various stages of production.
F.3.5: Assess the differences in care and management systems during the various stages of production to the improvement in the production systems and animal productivity.

Beef Breeding, Cow-Calf, and Replacement Management

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F.3.1: Define common terminologies in ruminant production.
F.3.3: Apply the principles and practices in ruminant production (cattle, carabao, goats and sheep) in the different breeds of the ruminant species and the nutrient and other requirements at the various stages of production.
F.3.4: Analyze the different care and management systems (breeding, feeding, health, housing, waste disposal and utilization and others) during the various stages of production.
F.3.5: Assess the differences in care and management systems during the various stages of production to the improvement in the production systems and animal productivity.

Beef Nutrition, Pastures, and Feedlot Management

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F.3.1: Define common terminologies in ruminant production.
F.3.3: Apply the principles and practices in ruminant production (cattle, carabao, goats and sheep) in the different breeds of the ruminant species and the nutrient and other requirements at the various stages of production.
F.3.4: Analyze the different care and management systems (breeding, feeding, health, housing, waste disposal and utilization and others) during the various stages of production.
F.3.5: Assess the differences in care and management systems during the various stages of production to the improvement in the production systems and animal productivity.

Dairy Breeds, Herd Structure, and Replacement Management

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F.3.1: Define common terminologies in ruminant production.
F.3.2: Describe the characteristics of the different ruminant species and their respective breeds and origins.
F.3.3: Apply the principles and practices in ruminant production (cattle, carabao, goats and sheep) in the different breeds of the ruminant species and the nutrient and other requirements at the various stages of production.
F.3.4: Analyze the different care and management systems (breeding, feeding, health, housing, waste disposal and utilization and others) during the various stages of production.
F.3.5: Assess the differences in care and management systems during the various stages of production to the improvement in the production systems and animal productivity.

Dairy Reproduction, Lactation, Milking, and Mastitis Control

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F.3.1: Define common terminologies in ruminant production.
F.3.3: Apply the principles and practices in ruminant production (cattle, carabao, goats and sheep) in the different breeds of the ruminant species and the nutrient and other requirements at the various stages of production.
F.3.4: Analyze the different care and management systems (breeding, feeding, health, housing, waste disposal and utilization and others) during the various stages of production.
F.3.5: Assess the differences in care and management systems during the various stages of production to the improvement in the production systems and animal productivity.

Carabao Production and Management

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F.3.1: Define common terminologies in ruminant production.
F.3.2: Describe the characteristics of the different ruminant species and their respective breeds and origins.
F.3.3: Apply the principles and practices in ruminant production (cattle, carabao, goats and sheep) in the different breeds of the ruminant species and the nutrient and other requirements at the various stages of production.
F.3.4: Analyze the different care and management systems (breeding, feeding, health, housing, waste disposal and utilization and others) during the various stages of production.
F.3.5: Assess the differences in care and management systems during the various stages of production to the improvement in the production systems and animal productivity.

Goat Production and Management

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F.3.1: Define common terminologies in ruminant production.
F.3.2: Describe the characteristics of the different ruminant species and their respective breeds and origins.
F.3.3: Apply the principles and practices in ruminant production (cattle, carabao, goats and sheep) in the different breeds of the ruminant species and the nutrient and other requirements at the various stages of production.
F.3.4: Analyze the different care and management systems (breeding, feeding, health, housing, waste disposal and utilization and others) during the various stages of production.
F.3.5: Assess the differences in care and management systems during the various stages of production to the improvement in the production systems and animal productivity.

Sheep Production and Management

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F.3.1: Define common terminologies in ruminant production.
F.3.2: Describe the characteristics of the different ruminant species and their respective breeds and origins.
F.3.3: Apply the principles and practices in ruminant production (cattle, carabao, goats and sheep) in the different breeds of the ruminant species and the nutrient and other requirements at the various stages of production.
F.3.4: Analyze the different care and management systems (breeding, feeding, health, housing, waste disposal and utilization and others) during the various stages of production.
F.3.5: Assess the differences in care and management systems during the various stages of production to the improvement in the production systems and animal productivity.

Integrated Ruminant Health, Facilities, Records, and Marketing

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F.3.1: Define common terminologies in ruminant production.
F.3.3: Apply the principles and practices in ruminant production (cattle, carabao, goats and sheep) in the different breeds of the ruminant species and the nutrient and other requirements at the various stages of production.
F.3.4: Analyze the different care and management systems (breeding, feeding, health, housing, waste disposal and utilization and others) during the various stages of production.
F.3.5: Assess the differences in care and management systems during the various stages of production to the improvement in the production systems and animal productivity.

Integrated Health, Welfare, Sustainability, Records, and Computations

Connect health, immunity, biosecurity, welfare, climate resilience, housing, waste, records, economics, and computations across all animal enterprises.

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Biosecurity, Zoonoses, and Antimicrobial Stewardship

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F.1.4: Analyze the care and management systems (breeding, feeding, health, housing, waste disposal and utilization and others) at the various stages of production.
F.1.5: Assess the various care and management systems involved in the stages of production in relation to animal productivity.
F.2.4: Analyze the various care and management systems (breeding, feeding, health, housing, waste disposal and utilization and others) during the different production stages.
F.3.4: Analyze the different care and management systems (breeding, feeding, health, housing, waste disposal and utilization and others) during the various stages of production.

Housing, Climate Resilience, Waste, and Sustainable Production

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B.3.4: Assess the importance of the different body parts and its function to the responses to various environmental challenges (external and internal)
F.1.4: Analyze the care and management systems (breeding, feeding, health, housing, waste disposal and utilization and others) at the various stages of production.
F.2.4: Analyze the various care and management systems (breeding, feeding, health, housing, waste disposal and utilization and others) during the different production stages.
F.3.4: Analyze the different care and management systems (breeding, feeding, health, housing, waste disposal and utilization and others) during the various stages of production.
F.3.5: Assess the differences in care and management systems during the various stages of production to the improvement in the production systems and animal productivity.

Supplemental High-Yield References and Current Philippine Data

Separate reference-heavy and rapidly changing facts from stable core concepts while strengthening species, breed, benchmark, agency, statistics, and disease-status recognition.

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Major Livestock and Poultry Breeds, Origins, Uses, and Distinguishing Traits

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F.1.2: Identify the characteristics of different poultry species, their corresponding breeds and origins.
F.2.2: Identify the different characteristics of swine species their breeds and origins.
F.3.2: Describe the characteristics of the different ruminant species and their respective breeds and origins.

Important Animal Diseases, Zoonoses, Biosecurity Alerts, and Current Status

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F.1.4: Analyze the care and management systems (breeding, feeding, health, housing, waste disposal and utilization and others) at the various stages of production.
F.2.4: Analyze the various care and management systems (breeding, feeding, health, housing, waste disposal and utilization and others) during the different production stages.
F.3.4: Analyze the different care and management systems (breeding, feeding, health, housing, waste disposal and utilization and others) during the various stages of production.

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