LESSON 2 ANIMAL/ FISH RAISING
In the course lesson, the pre-service teacher (PST) should be able to:
Intended Learning Outcome/s:
Demonstrates an understanding of scientific processes in animal/ fish raising.
Applies knowledge and skills and develop one’s interest in animal/fish raising.
Introduction:
Animal / Fish Raising
• High protein food, the most important livestock in the Philippines.
• It gives farmers additional source of income.
II. PRESENTATION
You may refer to this link for further information about animal/fish raising:
http://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/CountryReports/Philippines.pdf
You can watch these video demonstrations on how to raise different animals in the
farm.
References:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TGTuWy1w4g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGxGaguJl6Y
What is animal raising?
Animal raising is a poplar backyard
business, as well as means of livelihood of
Filipino families. It is one of the most
important industries in our country today.
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SWINE RAISING
Swine raising is profitable business. Many products are derived from swine meat or
pork. Even the protein is derived from its meat.
Two major types of Swine:
a. The Native Variety
b. The Imported Variety
a. Native Variety
it is commonly found in rural areas.
They eat palay or meal leftovers on ground
as they simply loiter in the backyard.
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b. The Imported Variety
Yorkshire
White in color
Ears are erect and forward
Easily adapts to confinement
Has fine quality meat
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2. Landrace
White in Color
Square ham, short legs, and large dropping ear
Easily get sunburn, insect bites and skin
diseases.
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3. Duroc- Jersey
Light to dark red color
Superior growth rate
Good mothering ability
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4. Hampshire
Long legged and slender body
White belt around the body, shoulder and forelegs.
Can be raised in rugged condition.
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Proper Care:
Bathe the hogs everyday
Keep the pigpen always clean
They should be immunizing at early age
Feeds should have necessary nutrients for growth and fattening.
COW RAISING
BEEF is meat from cows. It is also rich in
protein and it commands a higher price
than pork. Cows can be raised and
fattened in spacious green farm.
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Cow Breed:
A foreign breed is good for fattening. This includes Brahmans, Tharparkar, Indu
Brazilian, and Santa Gertrudis. These are common breeds raised here.
Other cow breeds:
1. Milking Shorthorns
Red or white in color combination
Tall body
Big erect ears
Tight chest
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2. American Brahman
Grayish white in color
Long horns with a hump on a shoulder
Long dropping ears,
Long and round shaped bod
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3. Red Polls
Thin legs
Hornless
Hump on shoulder
Fat and Fleshy
Wide Rounded Forehead Picture Not Mine. Credits to the owner.
4. Guernsey
Fawn or brown skin color with white markings
Long head
Wide forehead with white shield
Short horns, small ears
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Proper Care:
Bathe the cow at least once a week
Keep the animal and its housing clean
Always provide 30-40 grams of salt everyday
Be observant of sign and sickness
Click this link to know on how to raise some cattle:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TGTuWy1w4g&t=103s
Goat Raising
In raising goats, you need to have:
1. Housing
2. Food Picture Not Mine. Credits to the owner.
Goats can be sold in either meat or milk.
Proper Care:
They can be raised solely in the grass
Guard or leash your goats
Provide a plenty of water and shelter
Always keep the floor of your shed clean to avoid any infection or disease
Click this link to know on how to raise some goat:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JonEnsp2fnI
Duck raising
Ducks can be raised the same ways with the chicken
They gave us meat and eggs.
Duck eggs are made into salted egg and “Balut”
Two Kinds of Ducks:
1. ITIK
Light to dark brown in color
They are massive producers of
eggs
They don’t hatch their eggs.
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2. BIBE
White feathered duck
They have tasty meat
They sit on their eggs and can be hatch 12 to 15
eggs to a sitting.
Proper Care:
1. Grow ducks according to agee.
2. Construct an artificial pond Picture Not Mine. Credits to the owner.
3. Shelter should be elevated so it would not flooded
4. Have feeding ratio schedule
5. Always keep the shelter clean
Click this link to know on how to raise some goat:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3atXL_skmo
Fish Backyard Fishpond
Importance:
Fish is an important part of Filipino diet Picture Not Mine. Credits to the owner.
Fish raising is easy to prepare, have minimal expenses and profitable
It can be a profitable hobby.
It can begin a big business
It inculcates good character traits like industry, perseverance, resourceful and
creativity
Bodies of water
1.Natural Bodies of water
1. Bays
2. Creeks
3. Rivers
4. Springs
5. Swamps
6. Streams
2. Artificial body of water
Fishpond
1. Tank
2. Reservoir
3. Dam
Requirements:
1. availability of Suitable Fish stock
2. Supply of fresh water
3. Soil
4. 4.Topography of the site
5. Drainage
6. 6.knowledge of sources of feeds
7. 7. Knowledge of feeding requirements
8. 8.Knowledge of pond construction
9. 9. knowledge of fish stocking
Proper Care:
1. Feed fish properly
2. Use antibiotics as food additives
3. Use good fish stocks
4. Maintain water cleanliness
5. Remove dead fish immediately
6. Avoid over handling of fish
Click this link to know on how to raise some goat:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGxGaguJl6Y
1. Some of the hazards or harm to be avoided in raising animals:
1. Animals can directly cause injury such as skin cuts or release of toxins. Animals
can transmit also certain infectious diseases such as salmonella and leptospirosis.
2. Confining so many animals in one place produces much more waste than the
surrounding land can handle. This condition results in pollution.
The accumulation of animal waste causes respiratory problems, skin infections and other
diseases.
3. Pesticide exposure can cause short-term and long-term illness to the caretaker.
Those who prepare the pesticides can be exposed to toxic chemicals due to spills,
defective. Missing or inadequate protective equipment.
4. Noise from livestock can badly affect your ears.
2. Ways to prevent hazards caused by animal raising
1. Regularly walk around or inspect the farm to see if there is damage in the
fences.
2. Make sure everyone involved in the business understands and uses safety
procedures. Ensure that everyone can do first aid in case of emergency
3. Make sure that all equipment is in good condition.
4. Understand and follow safety rules/ guidelines.
5. Ask the help of an expert in preparing the safety guidelines to be observed
when in the farm.
6. Use appropriate safety equipment in animal/fish raising.
