Republic of the Philippines
APAYAO STATE COLLEGE
Malama, Conner, Apayao
Official website: www.asc.edu.ph
E-mail addresses: op_asc@yahoo.com
Tel. no.: (074) 634-0091
GRADUATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ANIMAL SCIENCE
Course Title: Advanced Animal Breeding
Course Code: (AS 201)
Description:
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Republic of the Philippines
APAYAO STATE COLLEGE
Malama, Conner, Apayao
Official website: www.asc.edu.ph
E-mail addresses: op_asc@yahoo.com
Tel. no.: (074) 634-0091
GRADUATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ANIMAL SCIENCE
Course Title: Advanced Animal Nutrition
Course Code: AS 202
Description: This course explores the science behind feeding farm animals (livestock and poultry).
It provides a detailed analysis of advanced digestive, absorptive, and metabolic processes
of essential nutrients, and critically examines the multifaceted impact of nutrition on animal
health, reproductive success, and the characteristics of final animal products
Course Learning Outcomes
1. Explain the intricate physiological processes of nutrient digestion and absorption
across different livestock species.
2. Formulate balanced rations for different livestock species and production stages,
considering locally available feed resources and nutritional requirements.
3. Evaluate current research literature on advanced nutritional strategies for improving
the sustainability of animal production systems.
4. Discuss the impact of advanced nutritional concepts on animal health, disease
resistance, and the quality of animal products.
Course Content Topics
I. Feed Elements/Nutrients
CLO Alignments:
Advanced Nutrients Chemistry and Bioavailability
Energy Metabolism
Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism
Vitamins, Minerals, and Micronutrients
II. Digestion, Metabolism, and Nutrient Absorption
Gastrointestinal Tract Anatomy and Physiology
Microbial Ecology of the Gut
Nutrient Transport
Intermediary Metabolism
Digestive enzymes
III. Feedstuff and Feed Additives
Novel Feed Ingredients
Functional Feed Additives
Anti-nutritional Factors in Feed Additives
Feed Quality and Functional Analysis
Feed Processing Technologies
IV. Ration Formulation
Advanced formulation software tools
Precision Nutrition Concept
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Republic of the Philippines
APAYAO STATE COLLEGE
Malama, Conner, Apayao
Official website: www.asc.edu.ph
E-mail addresses: op_asc@yahoo.com
Tel. no.: (074) 634-0091
GRADUATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ANIMAL SCIENCE
Quality Control in Formulation and Mixing
Challenges in Ration Formulation
V. Feeding for Livestock and Poultry
Environmental Management and Feed Efficiency
Alternative Feeding System
Precision Feeding in Livestock and Poultry
VI. Policies and Feed Laws
Philippine Feed Laws & Regulations
International Feed Regulations & Harmonization
Feed Labeling
Feed Safety
Course Title: Advances in Swine Production
Course Code: (AS 203)
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Republic of the Philippines
APAYAO STATE COLLEGE
Malama, Conner, Apayao
Official website: www.asc.edu.ph
E-mail addresses: op_asc@yahoo.com
Tel. no.: (074) 634-0091
GRADUATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ANIMAL SCIENCE
Description:
Course Title: Methods in Animal Science Research Design
Course Code: (AS 204)
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Republic of the Philippines
APAYAO STATE COLLEGE
Malama, Conner, Apayao
Official website: www.asc.edu.ph
E-mail addresses: op_asc@yahoo.com
Tel. no.: (074) 634-0091
GRADUATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ANIMAL SCIENCE
Description:
Course Title: Advances in Poultry Production
Course Code: (AS 205)
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Republic of the Philippines
APAYAO STATE COLLEGE
Malama, Conner, Apayao
Official website: www.asc.edu.ph
E-mail addresses: op_asc@yahoo.com
Tel. no.: (074) 634-0091
GRADUATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ANIMAL SCIENCE
Description:
Course Title: Conservation of Grass and Forage Products
Course Code: (AS 206)
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Republic of the Philippines
APAYAO STATE COLLEGE
Malama, Conner, Apayao
Official website: www.asc.edu.ph
E-mail addresses: op_asc@yahoo.com
Tel. no.: (074) 634-0091
GRADUATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ANIMAL SCIENCE
Description: This course teaches the principles and practices of conserving forage and
grass for livestock feed, covering various preservation methods like haymaking and
silage production. Emphasis is placed on forage quality, nutrient retention, loss
reduction, and the practical skills needed for evaluation, storage, and utilization in
feeding programs.
Course Learning Outcome
1. Understand the basic ideas of forage preservation and be able to describe the
different ways to conserve grass and forages.
2. Evaluate the quality of conserved forages using appropriate techniques and
implement storage strategies based on established principles to prevent spoilage
and preserve the quality of hay and silage.
3. Integrate existing research to create new approaches for reducing nutrient loss and
improving how well ruminant animals use preserved forages.
4. Developed a detailed plan for conserving forage for a particular livestock farm.
Course Content Topics
I. Introduction to Forage Conservation
CLO Alignment: Primarily CLO 1
Importance of forage in livestock production
Nutritional Value of Forage
Role in ruminant diets
Economic significance of Forage
Animal Feed and its characteristics
II. Principles of Forage Conservation
CLO Alignment: Primarily CLO 2, also supports CLO 4
Reducing moisture content
Inhibiting microbial activity
Maintaining nutrient quality
II. Overview of the different conservation methods
CLO Alignment: Primarily CLO 1, also supports CLO 3 and CLO 4
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Republic of the Philippines
APAYAO STATE COLLEGE
Malama, Conner, Apayao
Official website: www.asc.edu.ph
E-mail addresses: op_asc@yahoo.com
Tel. no.: (074) 634-0091
GRADUATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ANIMAL SCIENCE
Haymaking
Silage Production
IV. Forage Quality Evaluation
CLO Alignment: Primarily CLO 3, also supports CLO 2
Visual Appraisal of Forage Quality
Chemical analysis of forages
V. Storage and utilization of conservation forages, economic and environmental
considerations
CLO Alignment: Primarily CLO 4 and also supports CLO 1
Storage structures and management
Cost-benefit analysis of forage conservation methods
Environmental impacts of forage conservation
Sustainable forage management practices
Course Title: Advanced Dairy Production
Course Code: AS 207
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Republic of the Philippines
APAYAO STATE COLLEGE
Malama, Conner, Apayao
Official website: www.asc.edu.ph
E-mail addresses: op_asc@yahoo.com
Tel. no.: (074) 634-0091
GRADUATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ANIMAL SCIENCE
Description: This course examines the core principles and current practices of modern
dairy production. Students will analyze research, address complex management
challenges, and develop solutions to optimize dairy farm productivity, profitability,
and sustainability. The course takes a systems approach, integrating animal physiology,
reproduction, health, and advanced technologies
Course Learning Outcome
1. Critically evaluate current research and literature in dairy science and production.
2. Apply advanced reproductive management strategies to optimize milk production
and animal health.
3. Develop and implement herd health programs to prevent and control common dairy
animal diseases
4. Synthesize information on prevailing trends in dairy production and categorize
emerging technologies, explaining their potential to address challenges and create
opportunities within the dairy industry.
Course Content Topics
I. Dairy industry overview and facts
CLO Alignment: Primarily CLO1
Global Dairy Production
Challenges facing the industry
Review the breeds of dairy animals
II. Advanced Dairy Cow Physiology and Endocrinology
CLO Alignment: Primarily CLO2 and also supports CLO1
Lactation physiology and mammary gland development
Endocrine control of reproduction and milk production
Stress physiology and its impact on dairy animal performance
III. Dairy Cattle Reproduction
CLO Alignment: Primarily CLO2 and also supports CLO3
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Republic of the Philippines
APAYAO STATE COLLEGE
Malama, Conner, Apayao
Official website: www.asc.edu.ph
E-mail addresses: op_asc@yahoo.com
Tel. no.: (074) 634-0091
GRADUATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ANIMAL SCIENCE
Reproductive physiology and estrous cycle synchronization
Artificial insemination techniques and semen handling
Embryo transfer and other assisted reproductive technologies
Management of reproductive disorders and infertility
IV. Advanced Dairy Herd Health Management
CLO Alignment: Primarily CLO3 and also supports CLO2
Immunology and disease resistance in dairy animals
Prevention and control of mastitis and other common diseases
Biosecurity measures to protect dairy herds from infectious diseases
Herd Health Management
V. Emerging Technologies and Future Trends in Dairy Production
CLO Alignment: Primarily CLO4 and also supports CLO1
Precision dairy farming technologies and their applications (automated feeding
systems, technologies for monitoring animal performance)
Automation and robotics in dairy farming
Future challenges and opportunities in the dairy industry
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