K to 12 BASIC EDUCATION

FARM SCHOOL CURRICULUM GUIDE

ANIMAL PRODUCTION (SWINE)
320 HOURS

Course Description:
This course is designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and desirable attitudes of an individual in the field of Animal Production (Swine) as it is taught and given
much attention and emphasis in FARM SCHOOL. The student is expected to demonstrate Personal and Entrepreneurial Competencies of being a Successful
Entrepreneur as well as to determine opportunities in the environment. This is also designed to develop Farm School Learners acquire and develop basic competencies
necessary in the industry, common competencies in applying safety measures in farm operations, use farm tools and equipment, estimate, and calculate, and process
farm waste. It also includes the development of core competencies such as handling breeders, handling farrowing sows and sucklings, raising weanlings, producing
finisher and maintaining healthy animal environment.
Grade 7
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CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD CODE
STANDARD COMPETENCIES MATERIALS
Quarter 1 - Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies: Animal Production (Swine)
INTRODUCTION
● Basic concepts in animal The learners demonstrate an The learners shall be able The learners… Animal-
production (swine) understanding of basic to demonstrate common 1. Explain basic concepts in Production-
● Relevance of the course concepts and underlying competencies in animal animal production (swine) Poultry-NC-II-
● Career opportunities in theories in animal production (swine) 2. Discuss the relevance of the CG, page 5.
animal production (swine) production (swine) according to standards course
3. Explore career opportunities
in animal production
(swine)

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Lesson 1: PERSONAL ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCIES (PECs)
● Assessment of Personal The learners demonstrate an PECs in animal LO 1. Recognize Personal FSTLE_PE Animal-
Entrepreneurial understanding of one’s production (swine) Entrepreneurial Cs-Ia-1 Production-
Competencies (PECs) vis-à- PECs in animal production Competencies (PECs) Swine-NC-II-
vis PECs of a practicing (swine) The learners shall be able needed in animal CG, page 5.
entrepreneur/ employee to prepare activity plan production (swine)
o Characteristics that aligns with the PECS 1.1 Compare one’s PECs FS_Animal-
of a with those of a Production-
o Attributes
practitioner/entrepreneur Practitioner Swine_7_Q1_L
o Lifestyle in animal production AS1
/entrepreneur
o Skills (swine) 1.2 Align one’s PECs with
o Traits those of a
● Analysis of PECs compared practitioner/
to those of a practitioner entrepreneur
● Align one’s PECs based on 1.3 Assess one’s PECs
the results of the assessment 1.4 Assess practitioner’s
PECs
● Strengthening and The learners demonstrate an The learners shall be able LO 2. Develop and FSTLE_P FS_Animal-
developing further one’s understanding of one’s to create a plan of action strengthen personal ECs-Ib-2 Production-
PECs PECs in animal production that strengthens/ competencies and Swine_7_Q1_L
(swine) develops one’s PECs in skills (PECs) needed AS2
animal production in animal production
(swine) (swine)

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2.1 Identify areas for
improvement,
development
and growth
2.2 Align one’s PECs
according to his/her
business/career choice
2.3 Create a plan of action
that ensures success of
his/her business/career
choice
Lesson 2: ENVIRONMENT AND MARKET (EM)
Market (Town) The learners demonstrate an The learners shall be able LO 1. Recognize and FSTLE_E Animal-
● Key concepts of market understanding of the to create a business understand the M-Ib-3 Production-
● Players in the market concepts of environment vicinity map reflective of market in animal Swine-NC-II-
(competitors) and market and how they the potential animal production (swine) CG, page 6.
● Products & services relate to the field of animal production (swine) 1.1 Identify the players/
available in the market production (swine), market in the competitors within the
particularly in one’s town/ locality/town town FS_Animal-
municipality 1.2 Identify the different Production-
products/services Swine_7_Q1_L
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES MATERIALS
Market (customer) LO 2. Recognize the FSTLE_E Digital Resources
● Key concepts in identifying potential customer/ M-Ib-4
http://www.pcaarr
and understanding the market in animal
d.dost.gov.ph/hom
consumer production (swine) e/portal/index.php
● Consumer analysis through: 2.1 Profile potential /quick-
o Observation customers information-
2.2 Identify the customer’s dispatch/2681-
o Interviews
needs and wants philippine-pork-to-
o Focus group discussion the-world
through consumer
(FGD)
analysis
o Survey (online / face-to- FS_Animal-
2.3 Conduct Production-
face) consumer/market Swine_7_Q1_LAS2
analysis

● Generating business ideas LO 3. Create new business FSTLE_E Escador, Norita

o Key concepts in ideas in animal M-Ic-5 C.,D.V.M (2007)
production (swine) by Basic pig keeping
generating business ideas manual, book 3:
o Knowledge, skills, using various rearing period
passions, and interests techniques fattening period.
o New applications 3.1 Explore ways of Department of
generating business Agriculture,
o Irritants
ideas from ones’ own Agricultural
o Striking ideas (new Training Institute,
characteristics/
concepts) attributes International
o Serendipity Walk Training Center on
Pig Husbandry

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CONTENT
● Product development
● Key concepts in developing
a product
● Finding Value
● Innovation
o Unique Selling
Proposition (USP)
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FARM SCHOOL CURRICULUM GUIDE
ANIMAL PRODUCTION (SWINE)
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The learners demonstrate an
understanding of concepts
of environment and market
and how they relate to
automotive servicing,
particularly in one’s
town/municipality
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES MATERIALS
3.2 Generate business ideas Lipa City,
using product Batangas.
innovation from
irritants, trends, and FS_Animal-
emerging needs Production-
Swine_7_Q1_LAS3
3.3 Generate business ideas
using Serendipity
Walk
The learners shall be able LO 4. Develop a FSTLE_E FS_Animal-
to create a business product/service in M-Ic-6 Production-
vicinity map reflective of animal production Swine_7_Q1_LAS3
the potential animal (swine)
production (swine) 4.1 Identify what is of
market within the “value” to the customer
locality/town 4.2 Identify the customer
4.3 Explain what makes a
product unique and
competitive
4.4 Apply creativity and
innovative techniques
to develop marketable
product
4.5 Employ a USP to the
product/service
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● Selecting business idea LO 5. Select a business FSTLE_E FS_Animal-
● Key concepts in selecting a idea based on the M-Id-7 Production-
criteria and Swine_7_Q1_LAS4
business idea
o Criteria techniques set
o Techniques 5.1 Enumerate various
criteria and steps in
selecting a business
idea
5.2 Apply the criteria/steps
in selecting a viable
business idea
5.3 Determine a business
idea based on the
criteria/techniques set
● Branding LO 6. Develop a brand for FSTLE_E FS_Animal-
the product M-Id-8 Production-
Swine_7_Q1_LAS4
6.1 Identify the benefits of
having a good brand
6.2 Enumerate recognizable
brands in the
town/province
6.3 Enumerate criteria for
developing a brand
6.4 Generate a clear appeal

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Quarter 1 - Basic Competencies: Animal Production (Swine)
Lesson 1: PARTICIPATING IN WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION (PWC)
● Parts of speech The learners demonstrate The learners shall be able LO 1. Obtain and convey FSTLE_P K to 12 Basic
● Sentence construction an understanding of the to workplace WC-Ie-1 Education
underlying theories in participate in workplace Curriculum,
o Effective communication information
Technology and
participating in workplace communication based on 1.1 Access specific relevant Livelihood
communication DOLE information is from Education Learning
and industry standards appropriate sources Module, Animal
1.2 Use effective Production 7/8.
questioning and active
listening FS_Animal-
Production-
and speaking to gather
Swine_7_Q1_LAS5
and convey
information
1.3 Use appropriate medium
to transfer
information and ideas
1.4 Use appropriate
nonverbal
communication
1.5 Identify appropriate
lines of communication
with superiors and
colleagues

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1.6 Define work procedures
for the location and
storage of information
1.7 Carry out personnel
interaction clearly and
concisely
● Sentence construction LO 2. Participate in FSTLE_P FS_Animal-
● Technical writing workplace meeting WC-Ie-2 Production-
and discussion Swine_7_Q1_LAS5
o Recording information
2.1 Attend team meetings on
time
2.2 Express own opinions
and listen to those of
others
2.3 Conduct workplace
interaction courteously
while being mindful of
cultural considerations
2.4 Ask and respond to
questions on simple
routine workplace
procedures and matters
concerning conditions
of employment

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2.5 Interpret and implement
meeting outcomes
● Basic mathematics LO 3. Complete relevant FSTLE_P FS_Animal-
● Technical writing work-related WC-Ie-3 Production-
documents Swine_7_Q1_LAS5
o Types of forms
3.1 Complete ranges of
forms relating to
conditions of
employment accurately
and legibly
3.2 Record workplace data
on standard workplace
forms and documents
3.3 Use basic mathematical
process for routine
calculations
3.4 Errors in recording
information on forms.
3.5 Identify and rectify
documents
3.6 Complete reporting
requirements to
superior according to
enterprise guidelines

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Lesson 2: WORKING IN TEAM ENVIRONMENT (WTE)
● Team role The students demonstrate The learners shall be able LO 1. Describe team role FSTLE_W Alamada, Ysmael
● Relationship and an understanding of the to and scope TE-If-11 Yusoph E., TLE
underlying theories in work in a team 1.1 Identify role and (Animal
responsibilities Production) –
● Role and responsibilities working in team environment objective of the team Grade 7/8,
with team environment environment according to industry 1.2 Identify team Alternative
procedures and parameters, Delivery Mode,
requirements relationships, and Quarter 1 –
responsibilities Module 3: Using
1.3 Identify individual role Farm Tools and
Equipment, First
and responsibilities
Edition, 2020,
1.4 Identify and recognize Department of
roles and Education
responsibilities of other
team members FS_Animal-
1.5 Identify reporting Production-
relationships within Swine_7_Q1_LAS6
team and external to
team
● Work values and ethical LO 2. Set and meet work FSTLE_W FS_Animal-
standards priorities TE-If-12 Production-
Swine_7_Q1_LAS6
● Company policies on the 2.1 Prioritize competing
use and maintenance of demands to achieve
equipment personal, team and
● Relationship within a team

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CONTENT
● Communication process
● Team structure/team roles
● Group planning and
decision making
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organizational goals
and objectives
2.2 Utilize resources
efficiently and
effectively to manage
work priorities and
commitments.
2.3 Follow practices and
economic use and
maintenance of
equipment and facilities
as per established
procedures.
LO 3. Work as a team FSTLE_W FS_Animal-
member TE-If-13 Production-
Swine_7_Q1_LAS6
3.1 Undertake appropriate
forms of
communication and
interactions.
3.2 Make appropriate
contributions to
complement team
activities and
objectives.
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3.3 Follow reporting using
standard operating
procedures.
3.4 Contribute development
of team work plans
based from team role
Lesson 3: PRACTICING CAREER PROFESSIONALISM (PCP)
● Personal Development- The students demonstrate The learners shall be able LO 1. Integrate personal FSTLE_P FS_Animal-
Social an understanding of the to objectives with CP-Ig-14 Production-
Swine_7_Q1_LAS7
● Aspects: Intra and underlying theories in practice career organizational goals
● Interpersonal Development practicing career professionalism 1.1 Manifest personal
● Organizational Goals professionalism based on industry growth and work plans
requirements and towards improving the
● Personal Hygiene and
standards qualifications set for
Practices
professionalism
● Code of Ethics 1.2 Maintain intra and
interpersonal
relationship in the
course of managing
oneself based on
performance evaluation
1.3 Demonstrate
commitment to the
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goal in the performance
of duties
1.4 Observe practice of
appropriate personal
hygiene
● Work values and ethical LO 2. Set and meet work FSTLE_P FS_Animal-
standards priorities CP-Ig-15 Production-
Swine_7_Q1_LAS7
● Company policies on the 2.1 Prioritize competing
use and maintenance of demands to achieve
equipment personal, team, and
organizational goals
and objectives
2.2 Utilize resources
efficiently and
effectively to manage
work priorities and
commitments
2.3 Follow practices and
economic use and
maintenance of
equipment and facilities
as per established
procedures

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Lesson 4. PRACTICING OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURES (POSHS)
● Hazards and risks The students demonstrate The students shall be LO 1. Identify hazards and FSTLE_P FS_Animal-
identification an understanding of the able to risks OSHS-Ih- Production-
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and control
● Organizational safety and practicing occupational health hazards and risks
health protocol health and safety and safety procedures 1.2 Identify hazards/risks
procedures according to industry and its corresponding
● Threshold limit value
requirements and indicators in with the
(TLV)
procedures company procedures
● OSHS indicators
1.3 Recognize contingency
measures in accordance
with organizational
procedures
● TLV table LO 2. Evaluate hazards FSTLE_P FS_Animal-
● Phil OSHS standards and risks OSHS-Ih- Production-
Swine_7_Q1_LAS8
● Effects of hazards in the 2.1 Identify terms of 17
workplace maximum tolerable
limits which when
exceeded will result in
harm or damage based
on TLV
2.2 Determine effects of the
hazards
2.3 Identify and report
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concerns and safety
hazards.
● Safety Regulations LO 3. Control hazards and FSTLE_P FS_Animal-
● Clean Air Act risks OSHS-Ih- Production-
Swine_7_Q1_LAS8
● Electrical and Fire Safety 3.1 Follow OSHS 18
Code procedures for
● Waste management controlling
hazards/risks in
● Disaster Preparedness and
workplace
Management
3.2 Follow procedures for
● Contingency Measures and dealing with workplace
Procedures accidents, fire, and
emergencies in
accordance with
organization OSHS
policies
3.3 Use Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) in
accordance with
organization OSHS
procedures and
practices
● Operational health and LO 4. Maintain OSHS FSTLE_P FS_Animal-
safety procedure, practices, awareness OSHS-Ih- Production-
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● Emergency-related drills 4.1 Participate in
and training emergency-related drills
and trainings as per
established organization
guidelines and
procedures
4.2 Complete and update
OSHS personal records
in accordance with
workplace requirements
Quarter 2 - Common Competencies: Animal Production (Swine)
Lesson 1: APPLYING SAFETY MEASURES IN FARM OPERATIONS (ASMFO)
● Work tasks in farm The learners demonstrate an The learners shall be able LO 1. Determine areas of FSTLE_A Animal
operations understanding of the to apply safety measures concern for safety SMFO- Production
● Places for safety measures concepts, underlying in farm operations measures IIa-1 Exploratory
● Time for safety measures theories, and principles in 1.1 Identify work tasks in Course Module
● Preparation of tools and applying safety measures in line with farm pp. 97-130
farm operations operations
outfits
1.2 Determine place for
o PPE
safety measures in line
o Checkup and repair prior with farm operations
to use 1.3 Determine time for
safety measures in line
with farm operations

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1.4 Prepare appropriate
tools, materials and
outfits in line with job
requirements
● Safety precautions in using LO 2. Apply appropriate FSTLE_A Animal
tools and materials safety measures SMFO- Production
● Wearing PPE 2.1 Use tools and materials IIa-2 Exploratory
● Farm emergency according to the Course Module
procedures specification and pp. 97-130
procedure
● Hazards identification and
2.2 Wear outfits according
reporting
to the farm
● Compliance to health requirements
program 2.3 Strictly observe the
● of Department of Health shelf life/expiration of
(DOH) and Occupational the materials
Safety and Health Standards 2.4 Follow emergency
(OSHS) procedures to ensure
the seat work
requirements
2.5 Identify and report the
hazard in the work
place in line with the
guidelines

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STANDARD COMPETENCIES MATERIALS
● Procedure in cleaning and LO 3. Safe keep/dispose FSTLE_A Animal
storing tools and outfits tools, materials and SMFO- Production
● Proper handling of unused outfit IIa-3 Exploratory
materials and chemicals 3.1 Clean and store used Course Module
o Labeling tools and outfit after pp. 97-130
o Storing farm waste use in designated areas
3.2 Label and store unused
disposal
materials according to
o Waste management manufacturer’s
system Department of recommendation and
Environment and farm requirements
Natural 3.3 Dispose waste materials
Resources (DENR) according to
Regulations manufacturer’s,
government, and farm
requirements
LESSON 2: USING FARM TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT (UFTE)
● Pre-operational checkup of The learners demonstrate an The learners shall be able LO 1. Select and use farm FSTLE_U Animal
tools identification and understanding of the to use farm tools and tools FTE-IIb-4 Production
reporting of defective tools underlying theories in using equipment according to 1.1 Identify appropriate Exploratory
● Safety practices in using farm tools and equipment requirement/use farm tools according to Course Module
tools requirement/use pp. 4-39
1.2 Check farm tools for
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● Manual of farm equipment
and specifications
● Pre-operation checkup of
equipment
● Calibration and operation
● Safety practices in using
farm equipment
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1.3 Report defective farm
tools in accordance
with farm procedures
1.4 Use appropriate tools
and equipment
according to job
requirements and
manufacturers
conditions
LO 2. Select and operate FSTLE_U Animal
farm equipment FTE-IIb-5 Production
2.1 Identify appropriate Exploratory
farm equipment Course Module
2.2 Read carefully pp. 4-39
instructional manual of
the farm tools and
equipment prior to
operation
2.3 Conduct pre-operation
checkup in line with
manufacturers manual
2.4 Identify and reports
defects in farm
equipment in line with
farm procedures
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2.5 Use farm equipment
according to its
function
2.6 Follow safety
procedures
● Routine checkup and LO 3. Perform preventive FSTLE_U Animal
maintenance of tools and maintenance FTE-IIb-6 Production
equipment 3.1 Clean tools and Exploratory
o Cleaning of tools and equipment immediately Course Module
equipment after use in line with pp. 4-39
o Inspection of tools and farm procedures
3.2 Perform routine
o equipment
checkup and
o Proper upkeep of maintenance
equipment 3.3 Store tools and
● Application of safety equipment in
measures and practices designated areas in line
● Storage of tools per farm with farm procedures
procedures
Lesson 3: PERFORMING ESTIMATION AND BASIC CALCULATION (PEBC)
● Farm inputs The learners demonstrate an The learners shall be able LO 1. Perform estimation FSTLE_P Animal
● Labor requirements understanding of basic to perform estimation 1.1 Identify job EBC-IIc-7 Production
● Estimating farm inputs and estimation and calculation and basic calculation requirements from Exploratory
labor requirements used in animal production relative to animal written or oral Course Module
(swine) production (swine) communications pp. 40-63

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STANDARD COMPETENCIES MATERIALS
● Reporting estimation to 1.2 Estimate quantities and
appropriate person resources and time
o Preparation of reports required to complete a
o Record keeping task
1.3 Calculate the duration
of work completion
1.4 Report the estimated
materials and resources
to appropriate person
● Basic mathematical LO 2. Perform basic FSTLE_P Animal
operations workplace calculation EBC-IIc-8 Production
● Systems of measurement 2.1 Identify calculations to Exploratory
● Units of measurement be made according to Course Module
● Basic calculation the job requirement pp. 40-63
2.2 Identify correct
● Methods of calculation
methods of calculation
● System and unit of 2.3 Ascertain systems and
measurements units of measurement
● Percentage and fraction to be followed
calculation 2.4 Perform calculations
needed to complete a
task using the four
basic mathematical
operations

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Lesson 4: PROCESSING FARM WASTE (PRW)
● Tools and materials for
agricultural waste collection understanding of processing
● Wearing of PPE
● Collection of wastes
o Waste collection
requirements and plan
o OSHS
o Hazardous Materials
o (HAZMAT) protocol
o Profitability of the
operation
o Volume of waste
● Identification of farm
wastes by categories
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2.5 Use fraction and
percentage or mixed in
calculating to complete
the instruction
2.6 Employ different
techniques in checking
accuracy of result
The learners shall be able LO 1. Collect farm waste FSTLE_P
to process farm waste 1.1 Prepare tools and RW-IId-9
according to industry materials for collection
standards and of farm waste
environmental legislation 1.2 Collect waste
following OSHS and
waste collection
requirements and plan
1.3 Collect dangerous and
hazardous wastes
following the
HAZMAT protocol
1.4 Wear appropriate PPE
as prescribed by OSHS.
LO 2. Identify and FSTLE_P
segregate wastes RW-IId-10
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CONTENT
o Verification of farm
waste identification from
authority
● Waste segregation
o Contamination
prevention
o Sorting
o Placing in labeled
containers
● Codes and regulations on
waste identification and
segregation
● Hazardous waste categories
● Proper handling of wastes
o OSHS
● Processing of waste
o OSHS
● Waste segregation list
CONTENT STANDARD CODE
STANDARD COMPETENCIES MATERIALS
2.1 Identify waste by
category according to
industry standards and
environmental
Legislation
2.2 Segregate waste
according to
organizational
requirements and
relevant legislation
2.3 Sorted waste is placed
in properly labeled
container to avoid
littering and cross-
contamination
2.4 Obtain information on
waste by asking
authority to ensure
correct identification
LO 3. Treat and process FSTLE_P
farm wastes RW-IId-11
3.1 Handle dangerous and
hazardous waste
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PERFORMANCE LEARNING LEARNING

CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD CODE
STANDARD COMPETENCIES MATERIALS
● 3 Rs (reduce, reuse, organizational
recycle) principle requirements
● Environmental legislation/ and relevant legislation
policies on waste following OSHS
management and disposal procedures
3.2 Apply principles of
3Rs accordingly
3.3 Dispose of farm waste
according to
environmental
legislation and codes
● Placing of warning sign and LO 4. Perform FSTLE_P
labels in workplace housekeeping RW-IId-12
● Cleaning of work area 4.1 Display appropriate
o 5S of good housekeeping warming signs and
o Housekeeping labels in conspicuous
places around the
o Maintenance schedule
worksite
o Housekeeping inspection
4.2 Clean the work area
checklist according to 5S
● Cleaning and checking tools principle
o Industry procedures and 4.3 Check, clean, and
user’s manual stow tools according to
● Storage of materials and established industry
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES MATERIALS
o Industry procedures fallowing user’s
o Inspection of PPE and manual
equipment 4.4 Store materials
● Record keeping according following industry
to industry requirements standard procedures
and manufacture’s
specifications
4.5 Check damaged PPE
and ensure that clean
and undamaged
equipment is stored
4.6 Keep record according
to industry
requirements.
Quarter 2 - Core Competencies: Animal Production (Swine)
Lesson 5: HANDLING BREEDERS (HBR)
● Acclimatization of the new The learners demonstrate an The learners shall be able LO 1.Perform FSTLE_H Animal-
stocks understanding of the to perform preparatory preparatory breeding BR-IIe-1 Production-
● Provision of routine underlying concepts in breeding activities activities Swine-NC-II-
medication of the animals handling breeders following industry 1.1 Acclimatize newly arrived CG, page 13.
prescribed by veterinarian standards stocks following industry
Competency -
● Selection of suitable breeds standards as prescribed by
Based Learning
veterinarian or an animal
● Selection of the breeder Material, Raise
health official
stocks Swine, Third Year
pp. 5- 19.

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CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD CODE
STANDARD COMPETENCIES MATERIALS
● Application of GAHP, 1.2 Give the animal routine
Animal medication as Competency -
Based Learning
● Welfare Act, and OSHS prescribed by
veterinarian Material, Raise
Swine Module 4
1.3 Select a suitable breed
Lesson 1, Third
based on the industry Year pp. 5-7.
standard and choice of
enterprise Learning
1.4 Select breeder stocks Activity Sheets
based on industry and (LAS)
enterprise standards
● Monitoring and detection of LO 2. Breed sows and gilts FSTLE_H Competency -
signs of heat 2.1 Monitor signs of heat BR-IIf-2 Based Learning
based on standards Material, Raise
o Heat detection
protocol Swine, Third Year
techniques pp. 5- 19.
● Breeding sows/gilts 2.2 Perform heat-detection
technique following
● Different systems of Competency -
established protocol Based Learning
breeding
2.3 Breed sows/gilts using Material, Raise
breeding systems based Swine Module 4
on choice of enterprise Lesson 3, Third
Year pp. 18-19.
● Training the boar to mount LO 3. Prepare and train FSTLE_H Competency -
● Vaccination and medication boar for breeding BR-IIg-3 Based Learning
Material, Raise
of boar

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CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD CODE
STANDARD COMPETENCIES MATERIALS
● Determination of ideal 3.1 Train boar to mount a Swine Module 2,
weight and age for breeding female or a dummy sow Third Year pp. 5-
19.
● Observation of ratio of boar 3.2 Give boar prescribed
to sow vaccine and medication
Competency -
● Application of GAHP and 3.3 Determine ideal weight
Based Learning
and age according
OSHS Material, Raise
industry standard Swine Module 4
3.1 Observe optimum boar-to- Lesson 4, Third
sow ratio following Year pp. 21-24.
standard monitoring
scheme
● Monitoring signs of LO 4. Monitor signs of FSTLE_H Competency -
pregnancy pregnancy BR-IIh-4 Based Learning
Material, Raise
● Pregnancy diagnosis 4.1 Monitor signs of
pregnancy according to Swine Module 2,
o Techniques to determine Third Year pp. 5-
pregnancy standards protocol
19.
4.2 Perform pregnancy
diagnosis according to Competency -
standard procedures Based Learning
Material, Raise
Swine Module 4
Lesson 2, Third
Year pp. 10-14.

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CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD CODE
STANDARD COMPETENCIES MATERIALS
Quarter 3 - Core Competencies: Animal Production (Swine)
● Performing the periodic LO 5. Maintain and monitor FSTLE_H Animal-
activities animal health condition BR-IIIa-5 Production-
o Transferring to dry and 5.1 Perform periodic Swine-NC-II-
pregnant unit activities following CG, page 14.
o Regulating feed intake workplan and breeding
schedules Competency -
based on stage of Based Learning
5.2 Feed animal stocks based
production Material, Raise
on physiological growths
o -Vaccination and production cycle Swine Module 2,
o Deworming Third Year pp. 5-
5.3 Select nonperforming
o Mange Treatment 19.
breeders for culling based
(external on industry standards
parasites) 5.4 Monitor changes in
o Sow cleaning animal behavior
o Transferring to following standard
farrowing pens procedures and GAHP
● Application of feeding
program based on the
physiological production
cycle
● Selection and culling of
nonperforming breeders
● Monitoring changes in
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CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD CODE
STANDARD COMPETENCIES MATERIALS
● Application of GAHP and
OSHS
● Updating stock inventory LO 6. Record Data FSTLE_H Competency -
o Established farm 6.1 Update stock inventory BR-IIIb-6 Based Learning
according to established Material, Raise
recording systems
Swine Module 2,
● Monitoring and record farm recording system
Third Year pp. 5-
breeding schedule 6.2 Monitor and record
19.
breeding schedule
o Work plan
following work plan
● Recording production
6.3 Record production
performance performance of
● Sample record Form breeders according to
o Breeding date enterprise protocol
o Farrowing date
o Litter size
o Mortality record
LESSON 6: HANDLING FARROWING SOWS AND SUCKLINGS (HFSS)
● Cleaning and disinfection of The students demonstrate an The learners shall be able LO 1. Prepare animals for FSTLE_H Competency -
the farrowing stalls understanding of the to handle farrowing sows farrowing FSS-IIIc-7 Based Learning
Material, Raise
● Bathing of the sow underlying concepts and and suckling’s activities 1.1 Clean and disinfect
Swine Module 5
following principles in handling based on industry farrowing stalls or pens
Lesson 1, Third
● GAHP and OSHS farrowing sows and standards following the standard Year pp. 5-7.
● Transferring of the pregnant sucklings hygienic procedures
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CONTENT
● Feeding the pregnant sow
o Determination of feed
intake
● Monitoring signs of
farrowing
o Signs of farrowing
● Preparation of materials and
supply needed in farrowing
● Wearing appropriate PPE
and application of OSHS
● Monitoring farrowing
problems
● Adjustment of feed intake
o Nutrient requirements of
animals
● Assisting the sow or guilt
during farrowing
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FARM SCHOOL CURRICULUM GUIDE
ANIMAL PRODUCTION (SWINE)
320 HOURS
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CONTENT STANDARD CODE
STANDARD COMPETENCIES MATERIALS
1.2 Bathe sows following
Good Animal Husbandry
Practices (GAHP)
1.3 Transfer pregnant sows to
farrowing stalls or pens
according to industry
standards
1.4 Determine feed intake
based on the protocol
1.5 Monitor signs of
approaching farrowing
1.6 Prepare farrowing
materials and supplies
based on the work
requirements
1.7 Wear appropriate PPE
following OSHS
LO 2. Perform farrowing- FSTLE_H Competency -
related activities FSS-IIId-8 Based Learning
Material, Raise
2.1 Monitor farrowing
Swine Module 3,
problems following
Third Year pp. 5-
enterprise protocol 8.
2.2 Adjust feed intake
based on nutrient Competency -
Based Learning
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CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD CODE
STANDARD COMPETENCIES MATERIALS
● Nurturing and management requirements of Material, Raise
newborn piglets according animals Swine Module 5
2.3 Assist the sow or gilt Lesson 2, Third
to GAHP
Year pp. 9-12.
● Proper disposal of dead based on the animal
piglets and placenta requirement
following DENR regulation 2.4 Conduct management
of newborn piglets
according to GAHP
2.5 Dispose of placenta and
dead piglets following
DENR regulations
● Provision of temperature LO 3. Raise piglets to weaning FSTLE_H Competency -
and climate requirements 3.1 Provide proper FSS-IIIe-9 Based Learning
temperature/micro climate Material, Raise
based on GAHP and
Swine Module 5
Animal Welfare Act based on the minimum
Lesson 3, Third
● Sucking of colostrum and requirements for Year pp. 14-18.
milk animal welfare of pigs and
GAHP
● Injection of iron
3.2 Ensure colostrum and
preparations milk intake based from
● Castration of male piglets GAHP
● (GAHP and Animal 3.3 Inject iron preparations
Welfare Act) based on industry
● Feeding of piglets per standards and
requirement

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CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD CODE
STANDARD COMPETENCIES MATERIALS
● Weaning of piglets manufacturer’s
● Practicing GAHP specification
3.4 Castrate male animals
based on the minimum
requirement for the
welfare of pigs and
GAHP
3.5 Feed piglets based on
their physiological
growth requirements
3.6 Wean piglets based on
industry standards
● Monitoring piglet behavior LO 4. Maintain Health FSTLE_H Competency -
● Monitoring of animal health 4.1 Monitor changes in piglet FSS-IIIf- Based Learning
behavior following 10 Material, Raise
condition
Swine Module 5
● Monitoring uniformity of enterprise protocol
Lesson 4, Third
the litter 4.2 Monitor animal condition Year pp. 21-24.
● Monitoring sow discharges through changes in
fecal color, odor, and
● Instruction of veterinarian Competency -
consistency of piglets Based Learning
● Implementation of
4.3 Monitor uniformity of Material, Raise
vaccination program litter based on the Swine Module 6
enterprise requirements Lesson 3, Third
Year pp. 19-22.

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CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD CODE
STANDARD COMPETENCIES MATERIALS
4.4 Monitor sow discharges FSTLE_H
following instructions of FSS-IIIg-
veterinarian 10
4.5 Implement vaccination
based on veterinary
recommendation

● Updating farrowing card LO 5. Record data FSTLE_H

● Monitoring farrowing 5.1 Update farrowing card FSS-IIIh-
schedules following enterprise 11
● Work plan procedures
● Recording of production 5.2 Monitor farrowing
performance schedules with reference
to work plan
5.3 Record production
performance and
reported to immediate
authority

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ANIMAL PRODUCTION (SWINE)
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CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD CODE
STANDARD COMPETENCIES MATERIALS
Quarter 4 - Core Competencies: Animal Production (Swine)
Lesson 7: RAISING WEANLINGS (RWLS)
● Cleaning and disinfecting The students demonstrate The students shall be able LO 1. Prepare piglets for FSTLE_H Animal-
the pen understanding of the to perform activities weaning FSS-IVa- Production-
● Adjustment and supplying underlying concepts and related to raising 1.1 Clean and disinfect pens 12 Swine-NC-II-
materials and equipment principles of raising weanlings based on farm CG, page 17.
supplies weanlings specifications
● Grouping of weaners in 1.2 Adjust and supply
accordance to farm materials and equipment
specifications
1.3 Group weaners FSTLE_H
● Transferring of weaners and
based on the farm FSS-IVb-
familiarizing with castration specifications 12
of male weaners in 1.4 Transfer weaners and
accordance with Animal familiarize with castration
Welfare Act of male weaners
● Feeding animals per in compliance with the
requirements Animal Welfare Act
1.5 Feed animals according
● Application of OSHS
to requirement
● Regular cleaning of the pen LO 2. Maintain conducive FSTLE_H
o Hygienic procedures atmosphere and FSS-IVc-
facilities for feeding 13

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CONTENT
● Maintaining the proper
temperature animal housing
facilities
o Minimum Standards on
the Welfare of Pigs
● Code of GAHP
● Inspection and adjustment
of feeder
● Adjusting feed ration based
on requirements
● Shifting and increasing feed
ration per animal
requirements
● Providing fresh and clean
water
● Monitoring animal
condition
o Weaners behavior
● Monitoring uniformity of
the litters
CONTENT STANDARD CODE
STANDARD COMPETENCIES MATERIALS
2.1 Clean pen regularly
following standard
hygienic procedures
2.2 Provide proper
temperature based on the
Minimum Standards on
the Welfare of Pigs
GAHP
2.3 Check and adjust FSTLE_H
feeders to ensure proper FSS-IVd-
functioning 13
2.4 Shift and increase feed
ration based on animal
requirements
2.5 Provide fresh and clean
water at all times
(adlibitum)
LO 3. Maintain health of FSTLE_H
newly weaned piglets FSS-IVe-
3.1 Monitor animal 14
condition following
enterprise
procedures

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CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD CODE
STANDARD COMPETENCIES MATERIALS
● Deworming program of the 3.2 Monitor uniformity of
weaners litter following farm
o Farm protocols procedures
● Implementation of
vaccination program per 3.3 Deworm weaners based on FSTLE_H
farm protocols FSS-IVf-
veterinarian
3.4 Implement vaccination 14
recommendations programs based on
● Practicing OSHS veterinary recommendations

● Updating weanling records LO 4. Record data FSTLE_H

● Monitoring weanling 4.1 Update weanling FSS-IVg-
schedule records using standard 15
● Monitoring production enterprise
performance of weanlings 4.2 Monitor weaning schedule

4.3 Monitor production FSTLE_H

performance of weanlings FSS-IVh-
according to enterprise 15
procedures

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Grade 8
PERFORMANCE LEARNING LEARNING
CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD CODE
STANDARD COMPETENCIES MATERIALS
Quarter 1 - Core Competencies: Animal Production (Swine)
Lesson 8: PRODUCING FINISHER (PFR)
● Selection of suitable The students demonstrate an The learners shall be able LO 1. Prepare animals for FSTLE_PFR- Animal-Production-
grower for finisher understanding of the to produce finishers finishing Ia-16 Swine-NC-II-CG,
pigs underlying concepts and based on industry 1.1 Select suitable growers for page 19.
o Weight principles in producing standards finishing based on weight
o Age finishers and age
● Cleaning and 1.2 Disinfect and clean Learning Activity
finishers building Sheets
disinfection of
following enterprise (LAS)
finisher buildings
procedures
● Adjustment and Audio- Visual
1.3 Adjust and supply materials
supplying materials and equipment according to Materials
and equipment the work requirements
● Grouping of the Tools & Equipment
growers 1.4 Group growers based on FSTLE_PFR-
o Transferring of industry standards and Ib-16 Lab & animals
the growers enterprise specifications
minimum 1.5 Transfer growers based on
standard on the the Minimum Standards on
welfare of the pig the Welfare of Pigs and
Code of Good Animal
and code
Husbandry Practices
of the GAHP
(GAHP)

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CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD CODE
STANDARD COMPETENCIES MATERIALS
● Practicing OSHS

● Cleaning pen and LO 2. Maintain conducive FSTLE_PFR- Competency -Based

facilities atmosphere and facilities Ic-17 Learning Material,
Raise Swine Module 1,
● Hygienic procedures 2.1 Clean pen regularly
Third Year pp. 4- 6.
● Maintaining the following hygienic
proper temperature procedures
minimum standards 2.2 Provide and monitor proper
temperature
on the welfare of the
based on the minimum
pigs code of GAHP standards on the welfare
● Checking drinker of the pigs and GAHP
and adjustment 2.3 Check the height of the FSTLE_PFR-
● Standard height of drinker and adjust to ensure Id-17
drinker proper functioning based on
● Provision of enough the Minimum Standard on
space the Welfare of Pigs
o Space and GAHP
requirements 2.4 Provide enough space based
o Minimum on the Minimum Standard
on the welfare of Pigs and
Standards on the
GAHP
Welfare of pigs
2.5 Isolate weak animals
o GAHP based on industry
standard

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CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD CODE
STANDARD COMPETENCIES MATERIALS
● Selection and
isolation of weak
animal
● Inspection and LO 3. Feed Finishers FSTLE_PFR- Competency -Based
adjustment of 3.1 Check and adjust feeders Ie-18 Learning Material,
to ensure proper Raise Swine Module 3
feeders
Lesson 2, Third Year
● Feed and feeding functioning
pp. 11- 17.
o Feeding system 3.2 Feed animals
● Adjustment of according to a Competency -Based
feeding ration and standard feeding Learning Material,
system Raise Swine Module 3
shifting
3.3 Adjust feed ration and FSTLE_PFR- Lesson 3, Third Year
● Withdrawal of
shift based on farm If-18 pp. 20- 23.
medicated feeds per protocols and
veterinarian physiological growth and Competency -Based
instruction veterinarian instruction Learning Material,
● Practicing OSHS 3.4 Withdraw medicated Raise Swine Module 3
feeds according Lesson 4, Third Year
pp. 27- 29.
to veterinarian’s instruction
● Monitoring the LO 4. Maintain herd FSTLE_PFR-
changes in: health care and Ig-19
Behavior medication program
o Posture 4.1 Monitor changes in
o Skin color animal behavior
o Respiration

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CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD CODE
STANDARD COMPETENCIES MATERIALS
● Monitoring following Animal
uniformity of stocks Welfare Act and GAHP
● Implementing 4.2 Monitor changes in posture
vaccination and of animal based on the
medication program Animal Welfare Act and
GAHP
4.3 Monitor changes in
respiration of animal
According to Animal
Welfare Act and GAHP
4.4 Monitor changes in skin FSTLE_PFR-
color of the animal Ih-19
According to Animal
Welfare Act and GAHP
4.5 Monitor uniformity of the
stocks
4.6 Implement vaccination
and medication
programs based on the
veterinarian
instructions

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ANIMAL PRODUCTION (SWINE)
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CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD CODE
STANDARD COMPETENCIES MATERIALS
Quarter 2 - Core Competencies: Animal Production (Swine)
● Care and LO 5. Prepare animals for FSTLE_PFR-
management of the marketing IIa-20
general herd 5.2 Determine animal weight
● Selection of good using weighing scale
finishers 5.3 Prepare marketable
● Preparation of animals and reserved
following marketing
marketable animals
requirements and
o Age
procedures
o Weight of 5.4 Prepare loading
finishers facility and ramp with
● Preparation of the reference to Animal
loading facility and Welfare Act
ramp 5.5 Move the animal to
● Moving animal in loading facility following
the loading facility the Animal Welfare Act
o Animal Welfare 5.6 Clean and disinfect the
Act transportation vehicle
● Cleaning and prior to entering farm
disinfecting the premises in the line with
GAHP
transport vehicle
o GAHP

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CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD CODE
STANDARD COMPETENCIES MATERIALS
● Updating finishing LO 6. Record Data FSTLE_PFR- Competency -Based
records 6.1 Update finishing IIb-21 Learning Material,
Raise Swine Module 7
● Monitoring records following
Lesson 1, Third Year
production enterprise protocol
pp. 5-12.
parameters for 6.2 Monitor production
parameters for finishers with
finishers reference to production
requirements

Lesson 9: MAINTAINING HEALTHY ANIMAL ENVIRONMENT (MHAE)

● Measurement of The students demonstrate an The students shall be able LO 1. Maintain relative FSTLE_MHA
relative humidity understanding of the to maintain healthy humidity E-IIc-22
o Calibration using underlying concepts and animal environment 1.1 Measure relative humidity
hydrometer principles in maintaining based from standard using hygrometer for
● Methods of healthy animal environment procedure calibration
maintaining relative 1.2 Adjust curtains and
humidity blowers following
production
● Adjustment of
requirements
blowers and curtains 1.3 Follow monitoring FSTLE_MHA
● Following schedules for E-IId-22
monitoring RH readings according to
schedules for work plan

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CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD CODE
STANDARD COMPETENCIES MATERIALS
reading the relative
humidity

● Measuring LO 2. Control temperature FSTLE_MHA

temperature 2.1 Measure temperature using E-IIe-23
o Using thermometer
thermometer 2.2 Adjust curtains, blowers,
o Methods of and window shutter
controlling following production
temperature requirements
o Monitoring
2.3 Follow monitoring schedule FSTLE_MHA
temperature
for temperature reading E-IIf-23
● Adjusting curtains, according to work plan
blowers, and 2.4 Implement contingency
window shutters to procedure in extreme
control temperature condition
● Following
monitoring schedule
for temperature
reading
● Implementation of
contingency
measures

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CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD CODE
STANDARD COMPETENCIES MATERIALS
● Evaluation of air LO 3. Sustain air quality FSTLE_MHA
quality 3.1 Evaluate approximate E-IIg-24
o Sensory means air quality using
● Identification of sensory means
common air 3.2 Recognize common air
pollutants pollutants following
● Identification, standard procedure
neutralizing, and 3.3 Identify neutralize and FSTLE_MHA
remove sources of air E-IIh-24
removal of sources
pollutants according to
of air pollutants
DENR standards
o DENR standards 3.4 Refer affected animals
● Referring affected to veterinarian
animals to
veterinarian
● Reporting and
referring affected
animals
Quarter 3- Core Competencies: Animal Production (Swine)
● Observation of LO 4. Sustain water quality FSTLE_MHA
schedule for routine 4.1 Observe schedule for E-IIIa-25
testing of water routine testing of water
according to work plan

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CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD CODE
STANDARD COMPETENCIES MATERIALS
o Procedures in 4.2 Collect water sample
testing water properly according to
o Work plan establish protocol
● Collection of water 4.3 Submit water sample for FSTLE_MHA
sample testing to authority E-IIIb-25
● Submission of water 4.4 Regularly clean and
sample for testing to disinfect pipes and tanks
authority according to established
● Regular cleaning protocols
and disinfection of
tanks and pipes
● Implementation of LO 5. Maintain ventilation FSTLE_MHA
curtain management 5.1 Perform curtain management E-IIIc-26
per animal according to the animal
requirements requirements
● Procedures of 5.2 Do the maintenance of
maintaining blower blower regularly

● Eliminating of LO 6. Control Vermin FSTLE_MHA

breeding place of 6.1 Eliminate breeding places of E-IIId-27
vermin vermin following enterprise
● Disposal of farm procedure
wastes 6.2 Properly dispose of farm
waste that attracts vermin

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CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD CODE
STANDARD COMPETENCIES MATERIALS
o Farm waste 6.3 Check and repair perimeter FSTLE_MHA
attracts vermin fences routinely to prevent E-IIIe-27
● Inspection and entry of stray animals
maintenance of 6.4 Apply appropriate chemicals
according to the FPA
perimeter fences
guidelines
o Prevention of 6.5 Eliminate mosquito FSTLE_MHA
entry of stray breeding grounds E-IIIf-27
animals following standard
● Application of procedures
chemicals to control
vermin according to
FPA guidelines
● Elimination of
mosquito breeding
grounds

LESSON 10: APPLYING BIO-SECURITY MEASURES (ABSM)

● Identifying The students demonstrate an
immediate threats on understanding on the
animal health underlying concepts and
principles in applying bio-
security measures
e students shall be able to
apply bio-security
measures based on
standard operating
procedures
LO 1. Identify bio-security FSTLE_ABS
threats and hazards M-IIIg-28
1.1 Identify immediate threats
to the health of the animal
and report to immediate
authority

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CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD CODE
STANDARD COMPETENCIES MATERIALS
o Reporting to 1.2 Identify bio-security FSTLE_ABS
immediate threats based on M-IIIh-28
authority established
● Identification of bio- organizational policy
security threats
o Organizational
policy
Quarter 4- Core Competencies: Animal Production (Swine)
● Disinfection of LO 2. Apply disease FSTLE_ABS Competency -Based
supplies and prevention practices M-IVa-29 Learning Material,
2.1 Prepare and apply Raise Swine Module 6
materials
Lesson 1, Third Year
● Preparation and disinfectants according to
pp. 5-7.
monitoring of the standard operating
vehicle and foot procedure
baths disinfection 2.2 Prepare and monitor
vehicle and footbath
according to
disinfection regularly
standard operating
according to standard
procedures operating practices
● Following sanitation
and hygiene 2.3 Follow the hygiene and FSTLE_ABS
practices according sanitation of farm M-IVb-29
personnel and visitors
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES MATERIALS
to standard standard operating
operating practices practices
● Disinfection of all 2.4 Disinfect all types of
types of vehicles vehicle and equipment
and equipment entering the farm according
entering the farm to standard operating
procedures
● Quarantine and
2.5 Quarantine and vaccinate FSTLE_ABS
vaccination of new
the new stocks to be M-IVc-29
stock be introduced introduced into the herd
into the herd according to
● Implementation of standard operating procedures
vaccination and 2.6 Implement vaccination
health program per and health program as
instruction of instructed by veterinarian
veterinarian
● Collection and LO. 3. Apply preventive FSTLE_ABS Competency -Based
preparation of disease transmission practices M-IVd-30 Learning Material,
3.1 Collect and prepare sample Raise Swine Module 6
sample
for serological monitoring Lesson 2, Third Year
o Serological pp. 10-16.
of notifiable diseases
monitoring of
3.2 Follow the preventive
notifiable
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES MATERIALS
● Application BAI based on the industry
preventive standards
measures on
notifiable diseases 3.3 Follow medication and FSTLE_ABS
o Bureau of vaccination strictly as M-IVe-30
Animal Industry recommended by
(BAI) declaration manufacturer and
● Following veterinarian
3.4 Cull and isolate sick and
medication and
unfit animal in
vaccination
accordance with Animal
programs per Welfare Act and
instruction of standard operating
veterinarian procedures
● Culling sick and 3.5 Dispose of dead stocks FSTLE_ABS
unfit stocks and by- products M-IVf-30
o Sick and unfit properly
stock 3.6 Clean and disinfect
o Isolation properly tools and
o Culling equipment used in
handling sick and dead
● Disposal of dead
animals
stocks and by-
3.7 Communicate regularly
products with a supervising
o Disposal method

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o Safety veterinarian or supervisor
precautions based on industry standards
● Cleaning and
disinfection of tools
and equipment
o Hygiene and
sanitation
● Standard Operating
procedure (SOP)
● Implementation of
vaccination and
health programs
● Regular
communication with
Veterinarian
● Collecting and LO 4. Maintain records FSTLE_ABS Competency -Based
updating of record 4.1 Collect and update M-IVg-31 Learning Material,
appropriate records in Raise Swine Module 7
o Sample checklist
Lesson 1, Third Year
● Reporting to checklist format accordance
pp. 5-12.
veterinarian with
organizational policy

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STANDARD COMPETENCIES MATERIALS
4.2 Report to veterinarian FSTLE_ABS
or supervisor according M-IVh-31
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Needed Facilities, Tools and Equipment:

RESOURCES
TOOLS/ FACILITIES EQUIPMENT MATERIALS
€ 1 Power sprayer
€ 1 dozen Rake € 1 Elf Vehicle € 12 Laboratory gown
€ 1 dozen Spade € 1 Camera € 2 sets Pail and dipper
€ 1 dozen kitchen knife € 12 sets Personal Protective Paraphernalia € 10 m Hose
€ 1 set First aid kit (scrub suits, powder-free vinyl gloves, € 6 bottles Isopropyl alcohol (70%)
€ 1 dozen Shovel rubber boots) € 6 pcs. Germicidal Soap
€ 1 dozen drinking fountain € 1 Power sprayer € 15 boxes Glass slides 5 boxes Cover
€ 1 dozen feeding trough € 1 5KVA Generator se slips
€ 1 dozen platform balance 10 kg € 1 Fire extinguisher € 6 packs Paper towels
€ 1 dozen platform balance 100 kg € 1 Set Audio visual with screen € 6 pcs. Brush 6 Board marker
€ 6 dozens lab thermometer € 2 Units Computer € 50 pcs. Disposal waste bags
€ 1 Printer € 12 pcs. Brooms
FACILITIES:
€ 1 corei7 laptop € 12 pcs. Broomstick
€ Classroom
€ 1 set 8 HP Diesel Substrate Shredder € 6 pcs Trash can
€ Piggery house
€ 1 set Solar / Diesel Water pump € 1 White board
€ Stockroom and Feed Processing & Storage Room
€ 1 set corn mill € 12 sets Chairs and tables
€ Laboratory Room
€ 1 set rice mill € 2 rolls Masking Tapes
€ Farrowing, Litter & Milking Room
€ 1 set vacuum cleaner € 12 pcs Pencil/ballpen 5 reams Bond
€ 1 set feed storage bins paper
€ 3 sets 55” smart TV

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GLOSSARY

Animal Production - A science that deals with the production and management of livestock or domestic animals
Ad Libitum - Refers to feeding without limit
Animal Health Management - A system designed to optimize the health and welfare of the animals. It includes prevention, and treatment and control of diseases
and adverse conditions.
Animal Welfare Act of 1998 - Law that protects and promotes the welfare of animals in the Philippines
Backing board - A board used in herding pigs
Backyard piggery - Raising less than 20 sows; usually dependent on a commercial feed mills for feeds
Barrow - A male swine, castrated (testicles removed), before it reaches sexual maturity
Biosecurity - A set of measures designed to maintain a flock or herd at a particular health status and to prevent the entry or exit of specific
infectious agents
Boar - Uncastrated male swine usually kept for breeding
Breed - A group of animals with specific traits or common characteristics
Canvass slapper - Equipment used in herding pigs so called for the slapping sounds it makes
Caretaker - Person assigned to take care of the animals and the farm

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Castration - Any action, surgical, chemical, or otherwise, by which a male loses the functions of his testicles or a female loses the functions of her
ovaries; also referred to as gelding, spaying, neutering, fixing, orchiectomy, and oophorectomy
Chill factor - The environmental temperature of 25˚C or below, which is injuriously cold and causes piglet to shiver
Colostrum - The first milk after farrowing which is rich in antibodies
Cold stress - Stress/suffering caused by exposure to cold temperatures
Commercial piggery - Farm raising more than 20 sows
Culling - Separation/segregation of undesirable animals
Dam - General term for female parent
Disinfectant - Substance used to destroy bacteria or other infectious microorganisms
Distress - The nonspecific response of the animal caused by deprivation of food, rough handling, exhaustion due to long transport, mixing of
animals reared separately, etc.
Dry sow - A sow whose litter has been weaned, but which has not yet been bred or is not pregnant
Drug - All chemical substances that are used to promote or safeguard the health of human and animals
Dummy sow - Man-made sow used only in training boar for mounting and for semen collection
Ear notching - The identification of pigs by cutting a portion of their ear
Equipment - Power tools and machines used in animal production
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Farrowing - The act of giving birth; pertains to swine

Farrowing facilities - A pen/stall/crate used for the sows during farrowing or giving birth
Feed - Edible materials that are consumed by animals and thus contribute energy or nutrients to the animal diet
Feeding - The process of giving feeds to an animal
Fostering - The adoption of animals during early suckling stage
GAHP - Good Animal Husbandry Practices
Gestation period - The period of carrying the young in the womb
Gilt - A young female hog that has not yet given birth
Husbandry - The act of taking care of animals
Immunization - Disease prevention by providing appropriate vaccines to animals
Inbreeding - Mating of closely related animals in a herd
Isolation - Process of separating animal from the group to prevent the spread of diseases
Lactation - The process of milk secretion
Licensed Veterinarian - A person who graduated from a veterinary college with the degree in Veterinary Medicine, is duly registered with the Professional
Regulation Commission (PRC) and holds a Professional Tax Receipt (PTR), both of which must be current
Livestock - Domestic animals kept for use on a farm and raised for sale and profit
Litter - The offspring at one birth of a multiparous animal such as swine

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Litter Size - The aggregate number of piglets per farrowing

Loading Ramp - The walkway from pen to trucks and vice versa
Mechanical probe - Equipment used to measure fat or detect pregnancy
Needle/Milk Teeth - Temporary or insidious teeth
Nutrients - Food elements or substances found in feeds such as protein, carbohydrates, fats, and others
Estrus - The period in heat or period of acceptance of the boar by the sow
Piglet - Young pig of either sex
Pure breeding - The mating of unrelated individuals in the same breed
Ration - The total amount of feeds taken in by an animal during a 24-hour period
Selection - The process of choosing males and females with desirable characteristics either for breeding or replacement stocks
Slaughter - The killing of food animals in accredited slaughterhouses in relation to meat inspection and animal welfare
Sow - A mature female hog that had given birth
Stocking density - The rate or number of animals per given area
Stunning - The rendering of a state of immediate insensibility delivered to the animal which should persist until the animals are slaughtered and
become permanently insensible. Methods employed include percussive, electrical, and gas stunning.
Swine - A collective term for hogs
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Tail/ear biting - The physical reaction of animals, which consists of biting the ears/tails of other animals, to mineral deficiency/overcrowding, etc.
Tethering - Confining animals to a certain area by roping
Treatment - The management and care of sick animals by administering proper medicine
Unfit animal - A sick or physically unfit animal
Vaccination - The administration of antigenic material to elicit a response from the immune system
Waterer - Equipment used in providing water to animal
Weaning - Process of separating the young from each dam
Weanling - Newly separated piglets from each dam after the lactating period

Prepared by: Validated by:

ROLANDO B. JAMORA, PhD MARIVIC I. TOLENTINO

EPS – EPP/ TLE/ TVL EPS – EPP/ TLE/ TVL
SDO CAPIZ SDO AKLAN

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SAMPLE FARM SCHOOL CURRICULUM MAP

Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10

Agricultural Crops Production I Organic Agriculture
(320 hours) (320 hours)
Agricultural Crops Production II
(640 hours)
Animal Production (Poultry-Chicken) Animal Production (Swine)
(320 hours) (320 hours)
Aquaculture
(640 hours)
Food Processing
(640 hours)
Organic Fertilizer Production
Organic Vegetable Production (Vermi-Composting) Agricultural Crops Production I
(Mushroom Culture) (320 hours)
(160 hours)
(160 hours)
Fish Gear Repair and Maintenance Fish-Products Packaging
(320 hours) (320 hours)

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