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Republic of the Philippines SOUTHERN LUZON STATE UNIVERSITY Tiaong Campus COURSE SYLLABUS INSRUCTOR: 2013 COURSE CODE:

COURSE TITLE: COURSE CREDIT: CARL B. MONTEREY APT 1 POULTRY PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT 3 UNITS (2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory) AY: 2012 1st Semester

Vision: A service-oriented state university in the region known for its excellence in science and technology with strong advocacy for the protection and management of Mount Banahaw. Mission: To produce quality graduates equipped with knowledge, skills and values to become productive, globally prepared, morally upright and ecologically conscious citizens. Course Description: The management of poultry birds for the efficient production of meat and eggs with emphasis on housing, brooding, feeding and hygiene sanitation. Course Objectives: 1. To provide functional knowledge on the basic management aspects and practices in poultry raising. 2. Define and understand the different terms used in poultry production. 3. To develop skills in effective and efficient poultry production. 4. Identify the different breeds and strains of poultry species and their characteristics. 5. To understand the advantages and disadvantages of poultry enterprise. Course Outline: 1. Introduction 2. The biology of the chicken 3. Poultry breeding practices 4. Incubation and hatchery management 5. Brooding and growing of chickens 6. Commercial egg farm operation 7. Breeder flock management 8. Broiler farming 9. Feeds and nutrition 10.Common poultry diseases and parasites 11.Poultry waste management 12.Record keeping and marketing Suggested Laboratory Exercises

1. The poultry species 2. The external anatomy of a fowl 3. Breeds and strains of chicken 4. Selecting farm site 5. Poultry housing and equipment 6. Reproductive structure of a fowl 7. Structure of an egg 8. Candling 9. Artificial incubation 10.Digestion of feed nutrients 11.Feed formulation and feed mixing 12.Common poultry diseases, their causative agent and symptoms and their prevention and control 13.Poultry nutritional deficiency Course Requirements: 1. Passing marks on term examination 2. Passing scores on short and long quizzes 3. Regular class attendance 4. Active individual and group participation 5. On time submission of all requirements, projects, reports and assignments 6. Field trips/interviews Grading System: Attendance 5% Projects 5% Quizzes 30 % Term Exam 40 % Laboratory Exercise 20 % 100% Passing Grade: 60% References: 1. Animal Husbandry: A study of diseases, infestation and control, Diaz, E and Dagoon, J.D. 2. Husbandry of Farm Animals and Poultry in the Tropics, Dagoon, J. 3. Laboratory Manual in Animal Science 1 - Introduction to animal science, ADSC, COA, UPLB, College, Laguna. 4. Laboratory Manual in Animal Science 2 - Introduction to livestock and poultry production, ADSC, COA, UPLB, College, Laguna. 5. Laboratory Manual in Animal Science 140 Poultry production, Dagaas, C.T., ADSC, COA, UPLB, College, Laguna. 6. Lecture Syllabus in Animal Science 1 - Introduction to animal science, ADSC, COA, UPLB, College, Laguna. 7. Lecture Syllabus in Animal Science 2 - Introduction to livestock and poultry production, ADSC, COA, UPLB, College, Laguna. 8. Lecture Syllabus in Animal Science 140 - Poultry production, Dagaas, C.T., ADSC, COA, UPLB, College, Laguna. 9. Poultry Production in the Philippines, Gapuz Sr., R.B. 10.Poultry Production, Card, L.E. and Nesheim, M.C.

11.Poultry Production in the tropics, Lambio, A.L. 12.The Philippine Recommends for Broiler Production, PCARRD 13.The Philippine Recommends for Table Egg Production, PCARRD 14.The Philippine Recommends for Duck Egg Production, PCARRD 15.The Philippine Recommends for Livestock Feed Formulation, PCARRD Prepared by:

Mr. Carl B. Monterey Instructor I

Approved by:

Dr. Wenceslao S. Durante Director, SLSU Tiaong Campus

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