Animal Science

Study of livestock and poultry production

15 topics and 132 published 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 published lessons

  • Meaning, Scope, and Branches of Animal Science
  • Domestication and Historical Origins of Farm Animals
  • Classification and Terminology of Farm Animals
  • The Animal in the Agroecosystem
  • Economic Utility of Farm Animals
  • Structure of Philippine Animal Agriculture
  • Animal Population, Product Supply, Demand, and Food Security
  • Stakeholders, Issues, Ethics, and Future Directions

Structural Anatomy and Basic Physiology

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

7 published lessons

  • Anatomical and Physiological Terminology
  • Animal Cells, Tissues, Organs, and Body Systems
  • Comparative External Anatomy of Farm Animals
  • Skeletal System
  • Joints, Ligaments, Tendons, and Structural Soundness
  • Muscular System and Muscle Contraction
  • Body Conformation, Condition, and Functional Anatomy

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 published lessons

  • Nervous System
  • Sensory Physiology and Animal Behavior
  • Endocrine System and Hormonal Regulation
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Blood, Lymph, and Immunity
  • Respiratory Physiology
  • Avian Respiratory System
  • Excretion, Water Balance, and Thermoregulation

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.

7 published lessons

  • Digestive Terminology, Organs, and Processes
  • Monogastric Digestion
  • Ruminant Digestive Anatomy
  • Rumen Fermentation and Nutrient Metabolism
  • Avian Digestive System
  • Hindgut Fermentation
  • Comparative Digestion and Nutritional Disorders

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.

9 published lessons

  • Male Reproductive Anatomy and Function
  • Spermatogenesis, Semen, and Male Fertility
  • Female Reproductive Anatomy and Ovarian Function
  • Hormonal Control of Reproduction and Puberty
  • Estrous Cycle, Seasonality, and Estrus Detection
  • Breeding Timing and Mating Systems
  • Fertilization, Embryology, and Placentation
  • Pregnancy, Parturition, and Postpartum Physiology
  • Lactation, Colostrum, and Avian Reproduction

Genetics and Mechanisms of Inheritance

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

8 published lessons

  • DNA, RNA, Genes, and Chromosomes
  • Gene Expression, Mitosis, and Meiosis
  • Mendelian Inheritance
  • Gene Action and Non-Mendelian Inheritance
  • Sex Determination and Special Inheritance Patterns
  • Genotype, Environment, Phenotype, and Interaction
  • Population Genetics and Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium
  • Genetic Variation and Quantitative Parameters

Animal Breeding and Reproductive Biotechnology

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

9 published lessons

  • Breeding Objectives and Economically Important Traits
  • Performance Recording and Genetic Evaluation
  • Selection Methods
  • Purebreeding, Inbreeding, and Linebreeding
  • Outcrossing, Crossbreeding, and Heterosis
  • Upgrading, Composite Breeds, and Mating Plans
  • Artificial Insemination and Semen Technology
  • Estrus Synchronization, Superovulation, and Embryo Transfer
  • Genomics and Advanced Reproductive Biotechnology

Nutrients, Metabolism, and Nutrient Requirements

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

11 published lessons

  • Animal-Nutrition Terminology and Principles
  • Gross Chemical Composition of Plants and Animal Tissues
  • Proximate Analysis and Feed-Composition Bases
  • Carbohydrates and Fiber
  • Lipids and Fatty Acids
  • Proteins, Amino Acids, and Nonprotein Nitrogen
  • Water as a Nutrient
  • Vitamins
  • Minerals
  • Digestion, Absorption, Transport, and Metabolism
  • Energy Systems and Nutrient Partitioning

Feed Science and Ration Formulation

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

8 published lessons

  • Feedstuff Classification
  • Forages, Pastures, and Fodder Crops
  • Hay, Silage, and Crop Residues
  • Energy and Protein Concentrates
  • Supplements, Additives, Antinutritional Factors, and Toxins
  • Feed Sampling, Analysis, and Quality Control
  • Pearson Square and Basic Ration Computation
  • Complete Ration Balancing and Feeding Programs

Slaughter, Animal Products, Processing, and Marketing

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

10 published lessons

  • Selection and Pre-Slaughter Handling of Animals
  • Stunning, Bleeding, Dressing, and Evisceration
  • Post-Mortem Inspection and Meat Safety
  • Carcass Evaluation, Dressing Percentage, and Fabrication
  • Conversion of Muscle to Meat
  • Meat Composition, Quality, Preservation, and Processing
  • Milk Composition and Quality
  • Milk Handling and Processing
  • Egg Structure, Composition, Quality, and Handling
  • Product Deterioration, Food Safety, Marketing, and Traceability

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.

11 published lessons

  • Poultry Species, Terminology, Breeds, Varieties, and Strains
  • Breeder Flocks, Parent Stocks, and Hatchery Systems
  • Incubation, Embryonic Development, and Hatchability
  • Brooding and Early Chick Management
  • Growing Pullet Management
  • Layer Production and Egg Management
  • Broiler Production
  • Broiler Production
  • Native and Free-Range Chicken Production
  • Duck, Quail, Turkey, and Other Poultry Production
  • Poultry Nutrition, Housing, Health, Waste, and Records

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.

9 published lessons

  • Swine Terminology, Breeds, and Production Systems
  • Boar and Replacement-Gilt Management
  • Estrus, Mating, Artificial Insemination, and Gestation
  • Farrowing and Lactating-Sow Management
  • Newborn and Preweaning Piglet Management
  • Weaning and Nursery Management
  • Grower-Finisher Production
  • Swine Housing, Nutrition, Health, Biosecurity, and Waste
  • Swine Records and Performance Calculations

Ruminant Production and Management

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

10 published lessons

  • Ruminant Species, Terminology, Breeds, and Adaptations
  • Beef-Cattle Breeds and Production Systems
  • Beef Breeding, Cow-Calf, and Replacement Management
  • Beef Nutrition, Pastures, and Feedlot Management
  • Dairy Breeds, Herd Structure, and Replacement Management
  • Dairy Reproduction, Lactation, Milking, and Mastitis Control
  • Carabao Production and Management
  • Goat Production and Management
  • Sheep Production and Management
  • Integrated Ruminant Health, Facilities, Records, and Marketing

Integrated Health, Welfare, Sustainability, Records, and Computations

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

5 published lessons

  • Animal Health, Immunity, Vaccination, and Parasite Control
  • Biosecurity, Zoonoses, and Antimicrobial Stewardship
  • Animal Welfare and Humane Handling
  • Housing, Climate Resilience, Waste, and Sustainable Production
  • Integrated Records, Calculations, and Management Cases

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.

6 published lessons

  • Scientific Names, Taxonomy, Chromosome Numbers, and Species Recognition
  • Major Livestock and Poultry Breeds, Origins, Uses, and Distinguishing Traits
  • Normal Physiological Values, Reproductive Parameters, and Production Benchmarks
  • Philippine Animal Industry Agencies, Institutions, Laws, Standards, and Programs
  • Animal Population, Product Statistics, Major Producing Areas, and Data Interpretation
  • Important Animal Diseases, Zoonoses, Biosecurity Alerts, and Current Status