JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL-LIVELIHOOD TRACK
AGRI-FISHERY ARTS – ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION: LARGE RUMINANTS (NC II)
Artificial Insemination: Large Ruminants (NC II) Curriculum Guide
Prerequisite: Animal Production (Large Ruminants) (NC II)
This Module is an ADVANCED component of Senior High School – Animal Production which leads to an Artificial Insemination–Large Ruminants National Certificate Level II (NC II).
It covers four core competencies that the high school student ought to possess:
(1) establish readiness of cow/buffalo for artificial insemination,
(2) prepare for artificial insemination,
(3) perform artificial insemination, and
(4) prepare artificial insemination documentation and reports.
The preliminaries of this advanced course include the following:
(1) discussion on the relevance of the course,
(2) explanation of key concepts relative to the course, and
(3) exploration of career opportunities.
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
1. Explain basic concepts in large ruminant AI
2. Discuss the relevance of the course
3. Explore career opportunities in Large Ruminant AI as a technician
LESSON 1. ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION-LARGE RUMINANT
LO 1. ESTABLISH READINESS FOR ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION
1.1. Record client’s and animal’s profile using the prescribed forms and following standard operating procedure
1.2. Transact and coordinate (with clients?) following communication etiquette
1.3. Make an accurate interpretation and decision based on the gathered information
1.4. Evaluate physical condition of the animal based on recommended standards
1.5. Monitor signs of estrus
1.6. Restrain animal using the prescribed chute
1.7. Conduct examination through rectal palpation to determine the animal’s reproductive condition
1.8. Perform task without causing injury to the animal, technician and others
1.9. Make an accurate interpretation and decision based on the result of the actual examination
LO 2. PREPARE FOR ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION
2.1. Source semen and LN2 supplies from the concerned partners
2.2. Prepare and secure AI kit and Liquid Nitrogen (LN2) tank with semen during transport
2.3. Make preparation for AI according to hygiene and safety requirements
2.4. Restrain animal using suitable restraining procedures
2.5. Monitor LN2 level using the dip stick and replenish when necessary
2.6. Replenish semen inventory as needed based on recommended procedure
2.7. Perform task with caution to ensure safety of technician and other individuals
LO 3. PERFORM ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION
3.1. Select semen to be used in accordance with the mating plan and production objective
3.2. Prepare semen straw for AI in accordance with established procedure
3.3. Perform task in the recommended location to ensure quality of semen and to avoid injuries to technician and others
3.4. Discard defective semen straws in accordance with environmental regulations
3.5. Perform cleaning of the external genitalia using suitable materials and as needed
3.6. Deposit semen into the female reproductive tract following recommended standards
3.7. Perform task without causing injury to the animal, technician and others
3.8. Advise clients about the management of animals after AI
3.9. Dispose of waste according to existing environmental regulations
LO 4. PREPARE FOR ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION (AI) DOCUMENTATIONS AND REPORTS
4.1. Secure necessary forms from partners
4.2. Collect and process data as required in the forms
4.3. Gather photos and other pertinent information as needed
4.4. Secure evidence for breed registry as needed
4.5. Accomplish and submit forms to concerned partners
4.6. Prepare and submit summary report using required forms
4.7. Keep file copies of accomplished forms and summary report as well as those compiled by technicians according to required filing procedures
Technology-Livelihood Education and Technical-Vocational Track specializations may be taken between Grades 9 to 12.
Schools may offer specializations from the four strands as long as the minimum number of hours for each specialization is met.
Please refer to the sample Curriculum Map on the next page for the number of semesters per Agri-Fishery Arts specialization and those that have pre-requisites. Curriculum Maps may be modified according to specializations offered by a school.
Source: K to 12 Agri-Fishery Arts – Artificial Insemination: Large Ruminants (NC II) Curriculum Guide
