Artificial Insemination: Swine (NC II) Curriculum Guide – K to 12 Agri-Fishery Arts

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL-LIVELIHOOD TRACK

AGRI-FISHERY ARTS – ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION: SWINE (NC II)

Artificial Insemination: Swine (NC II) Curriculum Guide

This module is an ADVANCED component of Senior High School AFA – Animal Production which leads to an Artificial Insemination-Swine National Certificate Level II (NC II).

It covers four core competencies that a high school student ought to possess:
(1) confirm readiness of sow/gilt for artificial insemination,
(2) collect boar semen,
(3) perform artificial insemination on sow/gilt, and
(4) prepare documentation and reports on sow/gilt artificial insemination activities.

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 on career opportunities.

LEARNING COMPETENCIES

1. Explain basic concepts in swine AI
2. Discuss the relevance of the course
3. Explore career opportunities in Swine AI as a technician

LESSON 1: ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION – SWINE

LO1. CONFIRM READINESS OF SOW/GILT FOR ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION
1.1 Collect information on the readiness of sow/gilt for artificial insemination in a clear and logical sequence
1.2 Record client’s and animal’s profile using the prescribed forms and in accordance with standard operating procedure
1.3 Transact and coordinate in accordance to communication etiquette.
1.4 Make an accurate interpretation and decision based on the gathered information
1.5 Evaluate physical condition of the animal based on recommended standards
1.6 Confirm signs of estrus
1.7 Conduct heat detection to determine if the animal is on standing heat
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 heat detection.

LO2. COLLECT BOAR SEMEN
2.1 Clean and dry boar according to hygiene and safety requirements
2.2 Prepare AI paraphernalia according to standard procedure
2.3 Perform preparatory activities for semen collection in accordance with hygiene and safety requirements
2.4 Lead boar to the collecting pen
2.5 Remove preputial fluid according to procedure
2.6 Massage penile area to encourage ejaculation of semen
2.7 Collect semen according to standard procedure
2.8 Evaluate semen to determine semen quality
2.9 Accomplish and file required form for semen collection
2.10 Perform semen collection with caution to ensure safety of the boar, technician and other individuals
2.11 Transfer collected semen to pre-warmed semen bottles
2.12 Pack semen properly according to required temperature

LO3. PERFORM ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION ON SOW/GILT
3.1 Secure semen to be used based on clients’ requirements/requests
3.2 Prepare AI paraphernalia in accordance with established procedure.
3.3 Perform preparatory activities for AI in accordance with hygiene and safety requirements
3.4 Stimulate sow/gilt prior to AI
3.5 Perform cleaning of the external genitalia using suitable materials
3.6 Deposit semen into the female reproductive tract following recommended procedure
3.7 Perform waste disposal according to existing environmental regulations
3.8 Perform task without causing injury to the animal, technician and others
3.9 Advise clients about the management of animals after AI
3.10 Document AI activities using prescribed forms

LO4. PREPARE DOCUMENTATIONS AND REPORTS ON SOW/GILT ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION (AI) ACTIVITIES
4.1.Secure necessary forms 4.2.Collect and process data as required in the forms
4.3.Secure evidence for breed registry (applicable to technicians of private farms)
4.4.Accomplish and submit forms to local government unit
4.5.Prepare and submit summary using required forms
4.6.Keep and compile file copies of accomplished forms and summary report 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: Swine (NC II) Curriculum Guide