Republic of the Philippines

ISABELA STATE UNIVERSITY

Angadanan Campus

DIPLOMA IN AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY-BACHELOR IN AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY

Course Syllabus
2nd Semester
School Year 2023

Course Number Course Title Credit Unit/s Hours per week

Agritech 212 Ruminant Production Management 3 5

INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES
ISU Expected Graduate Attributes
VISION
A leading research university in the ASEAN region. Communicator (CM)
 Recognizes and values communication as a tool for conveying and interacting with others and
MISSION fostering their own learning.
Isabela State University is committed to develop globally competitive human,
technological resources and services through quality instruction, innovative research, Inquiry-focused and knowledgeable (IFK)
responsive community engagement and viable resource management programs for  Creates new knowledge and understanding through the process of research and inquiry.
inclusive growth and sustainable development.  Demonstrates comprehensive theoretical and technical concepts related to their field of
specialization with relevant connections to industry, professional and regional knowledge.
QUALITY POLICY
The Isabela State University endeavors to be a lead university in instruction, research, Competitive (CP)
extension, and resource generation through continual improvement of services.  Initiates and innovates better ways of doing things.
To uphold the commitment, ISU shall maintain the following quality objectives:
 Promotes quality and productivity.
1. Sustain academic excellence and quality instruction;
2. Generate in research breakthroughs; Collaborative and Effective Leader (CEL)
3. Engage in sectoral activities for community development;  Works in collaborative with others and manages group functioning to meet common goal.
4. Develop products for globalization;
5. Support students participation to local and international for a to enhance their Lifelong Learning (LL)
potentialities; Acquires new skills and adapts to rapid changes in professional and personal environment.
6. Comply with the standards set by statutory, regulatory and accrediting bodies and;
7. Review on periodic basis, the Quality Management System (QMS) and gather
feedbacks on the level of client satisfaction as basis for continuous improvement.
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 GOALS OF THE COLLEGE PROGRAM OUTCOMES

In line with the Isabela State University’s vision and mission, the PTIA of is tasked to: The graduates of the Bachelor of Agricultural Technology program must be able to:

1. Quality graduates for the manpower requirements for the service areas. Program must be able to produce graduates who:
2. Agricultural projects with high instructional value developed established
and maintain as agribusiness. a. Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice (PQF level 6 descriptor);
b. Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino;
3. Empowered farmers and other clientele imbued knowledge on
c. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams (PQF level 6 descriptor);
productivity/profitability. d. Act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibilities;
4. Functional research and extension development programs for the e. Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage” (based on RA 7722);
university and the community. f. Generate and share knowledge relevant to specific fields in the study of agriculture;
g. Formulate and implement agricultural development plans and programs;
h. Apply the scientific methods in knowledge generation and knowledge application;
i. Understand and apply the concepts of agricultural productivity and sustainability in the context of national,
regional, and global developments;
j. Engage in agricultural production and post-production activities;
k. Promote sound agricultural technologies to various clients and in the manpower development for agriculture
l. Employ relevant tools in information technology in solving agriculture-related problems.

m. Exhibit technical competencies in agriculture and agri-entrepreneurship;

n. Possess proficiency in agricultural technology, research and extension for sustainable agricultural
development of the service area;
o. Manage viable agribusiness enterprises for self-employment and income generation;
p. Apply knowledge and skills developed for health and safety standards, friendly environment, good
interpersonal relationship, and linkaging in agri-project development

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Course Description:
Raise cattle, carabao, goat, and sheep for the production of meat, milk, and for breeding programs.
Prerequisite/s: None

Course Outcome:
At the end of the students should be able to
1. Understand the ruminant animals and how they are different from non-ruminant.
2. Identify different breeds of small and large ruminants.
3. Explain the management principles involved in rearing of ruminant animals
4. Know the basic nutrients by small and large ruminants, principle of feeding dairy herds, feeding systems and care management of the stocks.

Course Plan
Graduates Program Intended Learning Outcomes Learning Content Teaching and Teaching Assessment Assessment
Attributes Outcomes Learning Learning modality Tasks tools Number of Hours
Activities

Lecture Laboratory
Cm, CEL. Taken from State the vision and mission Vision and Mission of the Brainstorming Face to face
the CMO- of the University, quality University classroom 1 16.5
course policy, institutional Quality Policy Discussion discussion Essay Rubrics for
Mapping outcomes, and goals of the Institutional Outcomes Essay
College. Goals of the College

IFK, Cp, CEL, PO3, P04, Understand the ruminant Module 1 Quiz Key Answer 5
LL PO5, animals and how are they differ I. Understanding the
PO6 from non-ruminant. Ruminant Animals. Class Discussion/ Face to face
Know the importance of a. What is ruminant lecture classroom
ruminant production, scope and discussion Perform
opportunities Laboratory
b. What’s the different
between ruminant and non- exercises
ruminant

c. Importance of Ruminant
production

d. Scope and opportunities

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 of Ruminant Production

e. Constraints/
challenges to ruminant
production

f. Digestion of ruminant

g. Associative Digestion
organs

h. Digestive tract function

i. The Calf Digestive System

j. Digestion process in
ruminants.
IFK, Cn, PO3, • Know the status of beef cattle Module 2. Beef Cattle Lecture/ Face to face Quiz/ Key Answer 4.5
CEL ,LL PO4, industry in the Philippines. Production Discussion classroom Assignment
PO5, discussion Rubrics for
PO6 a. The beef Cattle industry Answering the Laboratory
• Identify different breeds of
beef cattle, their origin, and given exercise
b. Type of beef cattle enterprise
physical characteristics questions
c. Opportunities of Beef cattle about the
• Know the different cattle production lecture
enterprise, opportunities and
consideration in starting beef d. Consideration in starting beef
cattle production Silage making
cattle enterprise.
e. Function for successful for
• Identify basic nutrients beef cattle production
required in ruminants
recommended grasses and f. Breeds of beef cattle their
legumes. origin and physical The cut and
characteristics Cary feeding
• Know the principles of feeding method
g. Cattle feeding management
dairy herds, feeding systems
and ration formulation h. Cattle Health management
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 • Obtain knowledge in cattle i. Farm structures and
health management, know how equipment
to care and manage different
j. Care and management of
stocks stocks

Prelim/Long Exam– 1.5 hours TOTAL 28.5 HRS

IFK, Cp LL PO3, • Familiarize different k. Terminologies in Beef Lecture/ Face to face 4 16.5
PO4, terminologist used in beef Cattle Production Discussion Classroom Answering the
PO5 discussion given Quiz
cattle production
III. Dairy Cattle Production questions
about the
• Understand the situation of lecture
a. The Philippine Overview
the dairy cattle industry in
the Philippines b. Advantages and
Opportunities of Dairy Laboratory
Rubrics of
• Know the advantages and Farming worksheet
laboratory
opportunities of engaging I n worksheet
dairy farming c. Breeds of Dairy Cattle,
their origin and physical
characteristics
• Identify different breeds of
dairy cattle, their origin and d. Principles of Ruminant
physical characteristics Nutrition

• Know the principles of e. Nutrient Requirements

Ruminant Nutrition and Dairy Animals
Nutrient Requirements of
Dairy Animals f. Production Cycle of a cow

g. Land and housing

requirement

h. Equipment for small 3 6

medium scale

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 i. Breeding Efficiency
of Dairy Cattle

IFK, Cp, LL PO3 IV. Feeding habits of Ruminants Lecture Google meet Answering the Essay 3.5
PO4 Identify different sources of (Dairy Animal) Discussion via Edmodo given questions
PO5 feedstuffs for dairy production a. Sources of feedstuffs for Powerpoint Facebook about the
• dairy animals presentation messenger lecture
Know the correct feeding
requirements of dairy cattle at b. Breeding management
different stages
1. Newborn calf to weaning
2. Calf at three months old to
weaning
3. Feeding yearling to calving
4. Feeding lactating cows quiz
5. Feeding dry cows
6. Feeding Dairy Bulls

IFk, Cp PO3 V. Establishment, Management Lecture Googlemeet Answering the Rubrics for 3
PO4 Identify the different Factors to and Utilization of Forage and Discussion via Edmodo given questions laboratory
PO5 consider in establishing pasture Pastures Powerpoint Facebook about the worksheet
Presentation Messenger lecture Quiz
a. Factors to consider in Activity
Identify different recommended pasture establishment
pasture and legumes
b. Other consideration
Laboratory
1. Animal numbers worksheet
2. Stock Distribution
3. Fencing
4. Cutting Management
5. Weed Control
c. Recommended Pastures and
Legumes
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 1. Grasses
2. Legumes
Mid-Term Examination – 1.5 hours TOTAL 28.5 HRS
IFK, Cp PO4 Identify different breeds of VI. Goat and Sheep production Googlemeet 3 10.5
PO5 goats and sheep Edmodo Answering the quiz
a. Different breed of goat and Lecture Facebook given question
sheep Discussion messenger about the
Know the different systems of
b. System of small animal activity lecture
small ruminant production production
a. Tethering
Obtain knowledge in care and b. Extensive production
management for breeder c. Intensive production
d. Integration into plantation
agriculture
c. Care and management of
breeder
d. General herd management
IFK , LL PO3 Compare feeding behavior or Googlemeet quiz 3
PO4 and metabolism of goat and VII. Feeding and nutrition Lecture Edmodo Answering the
PO5 sheep Discussion Facebook given question
a. Comparative feeding Activity messenger about the Rubrics for
behavior and metabolism in lecture Laboratory
Know the feeding guidelines for goats and sheep exercise
goat and for different groups of
animals b. Feeds available to goats

c. Feeding guide for goats

d. Feeding guidelines for

different group of animals

e. Feeding small ruminant

IFK, Cp. LL PO3 • Understanding the function of Class Discussion Googlemeet 4.5
PO4 housing VIII. Housing and Fencing Edmodo Answering quiz
PO5 Facebook The given
a. Function of housing messenger question about
• Identify the consideration and
b. Consideration in building animal
the lecture
f in building animal house, know
house
the space requirement for goats
and sheep c. Space requirement for goat and

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• Identify different types of
housing fencing and
advantages of an appropriate
housing and fencing
• Obtain knowledge of the
different goat terminologies
sheep
d. Types of housing
e. Fencing
f. Advantages of appropriate
housing and fencing
g. Goat terminologies

Final -Term Examination – 1.5 hours TOTAL 28 .5 HRS

Course Requirements:
Course Requirement

1. Participate in class discussion

2. Attend 80% of total contact hours for the course
3. Submit all activities, assignment and projects
4. Take and pass the prelim, mid-term and final exam
5. Perform all laboratory activities with write ups

Classroom Policies
1. Observance of Health Protocol
a. Everybody who is entering the campus and classroom premises is required to wear a facemask NO FACEMASK NO ENTRY POLICY
b. Observe at all times in all places and in all transactions social physical distancing of at least 1 meter apart as advocated by the Department of Health
c. When classes are conducted outside the classroom physical distancing will still be observed
2. Uniform and Dress Code
a. Students should be in proper uniform, wear ID and appropriate shoes during laboratory class
b. On Wednesdays, cross dressing, hip- hop dresses and, get ups are not allowed e.g. shorts, spaghetti straps, earring for males etc.
c. PE uniforms should be worn only during PE classes
3. Taking examination
a. Cheating and copying is strictly prohibited. When caught during quizzes and long unit exam, deduction of points will be imposed by the teacher and during mid term and final exam Means a grade of 5.0 in the subject
b. Barrowing of calculator and other paraphernalia is not allowed during exam.
c. During prelim, midterm and final exam. Only test paper, answer sheets, permit, calculator, pens, pencils and erasers are allowed on the desk other things should be deposited on a place designated by the teacher
d. Other policies will be imposed as deemed and necessary and as agreed upon between the students and the subject teacher

References:

1. Yousaf Z.,2016, Post-Harvest Techniques and Maintenance of Seed Quality

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 2. Cantwell, Marita. 2015. "Maturation and Maturity Indices". Postharvest Technology of Horticultural Crops Short Course
3. Naik, Hemla B. et al (2014) Fundamentals of Horticulture & Production Technology of Fruit Crops . College of Agriculture, University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences, Shimoga
4. Victor Kiaya, 2014. Postharvest Losses and Strategies to Reduce them. Technical paper. Scientific Department. ACF International

Grading Scheme:

Passing Grade 50%

Grade Equivalent
Lecture (40%)
1.0 98-100
Quizzes 15%
Assignment 15% 1.25 95-97
Prelim 20% 1.5 92-94
Midterm 25% 1.75 89-91
Finals 25% 2.0 86-88
Total 100% 2.25 83-85
2.5 80-82
Laboratory (60%) 2.75 77-79
Project 25% 3.0 75-76
Lab. Exercise 25% 5.0 74 below (Failed)
Practical/Midterm Exam 25% Inc. Incomplete
Practical/Final Exam 25%
Total 100%

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 CLASSROOM POLICIES:

1. Observance of Health Protocols

a. Everybody who is entering the campus and classroom premises is required to wear a face mask – NO FACE MASK, NO ENTRY POLICY
b. Observe at all times, in all places and in all transactions, social / physical distancing of at least 1 meter apart as advocated by the Department of Health.
c. When classes are conducted outside the classroom, physical distancing will still be observed.

2. Uniform and Dress code

a. Students should be in proper uniform, wear ID and appropriate shoes except during laboratory class.
b. On Wednesdays, cross dressing, hip-hop dresses and get-ups are not allowed, e.g. shorts, slippers, spaghetti strap, earrings for males, etc.
c. PE uniforms should be worn only during PE class.

3. Taking Examination
a. Cheating and copying are strictly prohibited. When caught during quizzes and long/units’ exams, deduction of points will be imposed by the teacher and during midterm or final exam. Means a grade of 5.0 in
the subject.
b. Borrowing of calculators and other exam paraphernalia is not allowed during exam.
c. During prelim, midterm, and final exam, only test papers answer sheets, permits, calculators, pens, pencils and erasers are allowed on the desk; other things should be deposited on a place designated by the
teacher.
d. Other policies will be imposed as deemed necessary and as agreed upon between the students and the subject professor.

4. Other Policies

4.1 Face-to-face FTLM

a. Cellphone should be shut-off or in silent mode during class hours.
b. Chairs should be arranged at least 1.5 meters apart to observe social distancing.
c. Chairs should be arranged before leaving the classroom.
d. Vandalism is strictly prohibited and punishable.
e. No Smoking within the school premises.
f. Students under the influence of liquor are not allowed inside the school compound.
g. Any form of deadly weapons should not be brought to school except cleaning/cutting tools during cleanup days and laboratory classes.
h. Unnecessary noise to the point of creating disturbances is prohibited.
i. Proper grooming should always be observed, e.g. short and undyed hair for males.
j. Other policies will be strictly imposed as contained in the student manual.

4.2. Online FTLM (synchronous)

a. Unnecessary noise to the point of creating disturbances is prohibited.
b. Participative learning is encouraged
c. Wear proper attire
d. Courtesy and proper decorum should always be observed
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 e. Meeting time set should be strictly observed by both faculty and students
f. Policies on the recording of class lecture is subject to the approval/agreement between the student and faculty which shall be governed by existing laws such as cyber crime act, data privacy act and intellectual
property right laws.
g. Posting of unnecessary comments/messages are prohibited during online classes.

4.3. Remote FTLM (asynchronous)

a. Submit required output on time via online or on designated drop-off / pick up points.
b. Submission of duplicated / copied output is prohibited.
c. Posting of unnecessary comments/messages are prohibited during group chat/discussion forum.
Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by:

LEO B. TIGLAO MARION B. CARAUI, Ph. D. WARLITO D. ANTONIO, Ed. D.

Faculty/Subject Teacher Department Chair/Program Chair Campus ARA Director

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