SESSION PLAN

Sector : Agriculture and Fishery 

Qualification Title : Animal Production (Swine) NC II
Unit of Competency :  Handle Breeders
Module Title : Handling Breeders
Learning Outcomes: 
1. Perform Preparatory Breeding Activities
2. Breed Sows and Gilts
3. Prepare and Train Boar for Breeding
4. Monitor Signs of Pregnancy
5. Maintain and Monitor Animal Health Condition
6. Record Data

A.  INTRODUCTION
This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to select the genetically superior breeders and replacement
stocks, proper handling and feeding of boar, sows and gilts, providing care and monitoring the health of the breeders. 

B. LEARNING ACTIVITIES
LO 1:   Perform preparatory breeding activities
Learning Content Methods Presentation Practice Feedback Resources Time
1.1 Acclimatization of Individual Read Information Sheets Answer Self-Check Compare Answers to CBLM- 1 Hour
newly-arrived stocks. Learning 1.1-1 (Acclimatizing 1.1-1 Answer key 1.1-1 Information
Newly-Arrived Stocks) Sheet 1.1-1
Self-Check 1.1-
1
 Answer Key1.1-
1
Training
Regulation
1.2 Giving routine Individual Read Information Sheets Answer Self Check Compare Answers to CBLM- 1  Hour
medication to animals.. Learning 1.1-2 (Provision of 1.1-2 Answer key 1.1-2 Information
Routine Medication) Sheet 1.1-2
Self-Check 1.1-
2
Answer Key1.1-
2
Training
Regulation

Demonstration Observe the trainers Perform Task Sheet Evaluate the Task  Sheet 1.1- 1 Hour
demonstration on giving 1.1-2 performance of the 2
routine medication to  (Giving Routine trainees based on Performance
newly- arrived stocks Medication) Performance Criteria Criteria
Performance Checklist 1.1-2 and give Checklist 1.1-2
Criteria Checklist immediate feedback. Antibiotic
1.1-2 Dewormer
Multivitamins
Syringe
Alcohol

1.3 Selection of Individual Read Information Sheets Answer Self Check Compare Answers to CBLM- 2
suitable breeds. Learning 1.1-3 (Selecting Suitable 1.1-3 Answer key 1.1-3 Information Hours
Breeds of Swine) Sheet 1.1-3
Self-Check 1.1-
3
Answer Key1.1-
3
 Training
Regulation
1.4 Selection of Individual Read Information Sheets Answer Self Check Compare Answers to CBLM- 2
breeder stocks. Learning 1.1-4 (Selecting Breeder 1.1-4 Answer key 1.1-4 Information Hours
Stocks) Sheet 1.1-4
Self-Check 1.1-
4
Answer Key1.1-
4
Training
Regulation
LO 2: Breed sows and gilts
2.1 Monitoring signs Individual Read Information Sheet Answer Self Check Compare Answers to CBLM- 2
of heat. Learning 1.2-1 about (Signs of 1.2-1 Answer key 1.2-1 Information Hours
Heat) Sheet 1.2-1
Self-Check 1.2-
1
Answer Key1.2-
1
Training
Regulation
2.2 Performing heat- Individual Read Information Sheet Answer Self Check Compare Answers to CBLM- 2
detection techniques. Learning 1.2-2 about (Heat 1.2-2 Answer key 1.2-2 Information Hours
Detection Techniques)) Sheet 1.2-2
Self-Check 1.2-
2
Answer Key1.2-
2
Training
Regulation
 Demonstration Observe the trainer’s Perform Job Sheet Evaluate the Job Sheet 1.2-2 3
demonstration on 1.2-2 performance of the Performance Hours
performing heat (Performing Heat trainees based on Criteria
detection in swine Detection Performance Criteria Checklist 1.2-2
Techniques) Checklist 1.2-2 and give Sow
immediate feedback. Gilt
Semen
Tape recorder

2.3 Breeding sows/gilts Individual Read Information Sheet Answer Self Check Compare Answers to CBLM- 1 Hour
using breeding Learning 1.2-3 about (Breeding 1.2-3 Answer key 1.2-3 Information
systems. System in Swine) Sheet 1.2-3
Self-Check 1.2-
3
Answer Key1.2-
3
Training
Regulation
LO 3: Preparing and train boar for breeding
    3.1 Training boar to mount Individual Read Information Sheet Answer Self Check Compare Answers to CBLM- 1 Hour
a female or a dummy sow. Learning 1.3-1 about (Training 1.3-1 Answer key 1.3-1 Information
The Boars to Mount) Sheet 1.3-1
Self-Check 1.3-
1
Answer Key1.3-
1
Training
Regulation

Demonstration Observe the trainers Perform Task Sheet Evaluate the Task Sheet 1.3- 1 Hour
 demonstration on 1.3-1 (Training performance of the 1
training the boars to Boars to Mount) trainees based on Performance
mount Performance Performance Criteria Criteria
Criteria Checklist Checklist 1.3-1 and give Checklist 1.3-1
1.3-1 immediate feedback. Boar
Sow
Dummy Sow
    3.2 Giving prescribed Lecture Listen to the lecture Participate in the Evaluate the answers of Laptop 1 Hour
vaccines and medications about giving vaccines oral recitation by the trainees. Video Clip
to boars. and medications to boars answering the Hand-outs
questions asked by
the trainer.
3.3 Determining Ideal Lecture Listen to the lecture Participate in the Evaluate the answers of Laptop 1 Hour
weight and age. about determining the oral recitation by the trainees. Video Clip
ideal weight and age to answering the Hand-outs
train a boar for breeding questions asked by
the trainer.
3.4 Observing boar to Lecture Listen to the lecture Participate in the Evaluate the answers of Laptop 1 Hour
sow ratio. about observation of oral recitation by the trainees. Video Clip
boar to sow ratio answering the Hand-outs
questions asked by
the trainer.
Individual Read Information Sheet Answer Self Check Compare Answers to CBLM- 1 Hour
Learning 1.3-4 about (Boar to Sow 1.3-4 Answer key 1.3-4 Information
Ratio) Sheet 1.3-4
Self-Check 1.3-
4
Answer Key1.3-4
Training
Regulation
 LO 4: Monitor signs of pregnancy
    4.1 Monitoring signs of Individual Read Information Sheet Answer Self Check Compare Answers to CBLM- 1 Hour
pregnancy. Learning 1.4-1 about (Monitoring 1.4-1 Answer key 1.4-1 Information
Signs of Pregnancy) Sheet 1.4-1
Self-Check 1.4-
1
Answer Key1.4-
1
Training
Regulation
3
Demonstration Observe the trainers Perform Task Sheet Evaluate the Task Sheet 1.4- Hours
demonstration about 1.4-1 (Monitoring performance of the 1
monitoring signs of Signs of Pregnancy) trainees based on Performance
pregnancy  Performance Performance Criteria Criteria
Criteria Checklist Checklist 1.4-1 and give Checklist 1.4-1
1.4-1 immediate feedback. Sow

4.2 Performing Individual Read Information Sheet Answer Self Check Compare Answers to CBLM- 1 Hour
pregnancy diagnosis. Learning 1.4-2 about (Pregnancy 1.4-2 Answer key 1.4-2 Information
Diagnosis) Sheet 1.4-2
Self-Check 1.4-
2
Answer Key1.4-
2
Training
Regulation
3
Demonstration Observe the trainers Perform Task Sheet Evaluate the Task Sheet 1.4- Hours
demonstration about 1.4-2 (Performing performance of the 2
performing pregnancy Pregnancy trainees based on Performance
diagnosis  Diagnosis) Performance Criteria Criteria
 Performance Checklist 1.4-2 and give Checklist 1.4-2
Criteria Checklist immediate feedback. Sow
1.4-2
LO 5: Maintain and monitor animal health condition
5.1 Performing Individual Read Information Sheet Answer Self Check Compare Answers to CBLM- 3
periodic activities. Learning 1.5-1 about (Performing 1.5-1 Answer key 1.5-1 Information Hours
the Periodic Activities) Sheet 1.5-1
Self-Check 1.5-
1
Answer Key1.5-
1
Training
Regulation
5.2 Feeding animal Individual Read Information Sheet Answer Self Check Compare Answers to CBLM- 3
stocks. based on Learning 1.5-2 about  1.5-2 Answer key 1.5-2 Information Hours
physiological growths (Application of feeding Sheet 1.5-2
and production cycle program based on the Self-Check 1.5-
physiological production 2
cycle) Answer Key1.5-
2
Training
Regulation
5.3 Selecting and Lecture Listen to the lecture Participate in the Evaluate the answers of Laptop 1 Hour
Culling non- about culling non- oral recitation by the trainees. Video Clip
performing breeders. performing breeders answering the Hand-outs
questions asked by
the trainer.
5.4 Monitoring Lecture Listen to the lecture Participate in the Evaluate the answers of Laptop 1 Hour
changes in animal about monitoring oral recitation by the trainees. Video Clip
behaviour. changes in animal answering the Hand-outs
behavior  questions asked by
 the trainer.

LO 6: Record data
6.1 Updating stock Lecture Listen to the lecture Participate in the Evaluate the answers of Laptop
inventory. about updating stock oral recitation by the trainees. Video Clip
inventory answering the Hand-outs 1 Hour
questions asked by
the trainer.
6.2 Monitoring breeding Lecture Listen to the lecture Participate in the Evaluate the answers of Laptop
schedule. about monitoring and oral recitation by the trainees. Video Clip
recording breeding answering the Hand-outs 1 Hour
schedule questions asked by
the trainer.

6.3 Recording production Individual Read Information Sheet Answer Self Check Compare Answers to CBLM-
performance of breeders. Learning 1.6-3 about (Recording 1.6-3 Answer key 1.6-3 Information
Production Performance) Sheet 1.6-3
Self-Check 1.6- 1 Hour
3
Answer Key1.6-
3
C. ASSESSMENT PLAN
1. Methods of Assessment
 Written Test
 Oral Questioning
 Demonstration
2. Assessment Condition
 Tools/ Equipment
- Cleaning Supplies/tools/equipment
- PPEs
-Modules/Manuals
 -Sows/Gilts
-Boars
-Pregnancy Test Kit/Tester
-AI Kit
-Breeding crate
-Microscope
-Breeding record
-Materials/Consumables
3. Assessment Venue
 Practical Work Area
 Institutional Assessment Area
D. TEACHER’S SELF-REFLECTION OF THE SESSION