Lesson 1 Flashcards
refers to farm animals kept or raised for consumption, work or leisure.
Livestock
is a collective term for all domesticated avian for the purpose of food consumption or, the carcass of such avian dressed/processed for human consumption.
Poultry
refers to the volume of indigenous (locally-raised) animals disposed for slaughter plus animals exported or shipped-out for slaughter both in liveweight equivalent.
Livestock/ Poultry production
- refers to the actual number of domesticated animals present in the farm at a specific reference date.
Inventory (also, Animal Population)
In order for it to be called a commercial farm, how many livestock should there be
21 heads of adult
41 heads young animals
10 heads adult and 22 heads young
what’s the difference between commercial farm and backyard farm
An art and science of breeding, feeding, and caring for farm animals so that they may be productive, healthy, and useful
Animal Production
What’s the purpose of animal production
Obtaining profit from te enter[rise
is simply defined as the art and science of crop, animal and fiber production for human consumption
Agriculture
were the most consumed, contributing to most of theproduction volume of livestock and poultry in the country.
Hogs and chicken
industry is a vital component in the country’s agricultural sector.
Philippine Livestock Industry
Key Philippine Agriculture subsectors
Crop production
Livestock and poultry production
Fisheries sector
Challenges in the Agricultural sector of the Philippines
slow growth of the agricultural sector
What made the domestic consumption of pork in the Philippines decrease in the year 2019
African Swine Flu Fever
What made the chicken meat gained its significant popularity among consumers
Affordability
FAS Manila forecasts 2023 pork consumption to be lower because of
food inflation which leaves little purchasing power of pork
President Marcos signed this on December 29, 2022 which extends lower pork tariff rates
Executive Order (EO) No. 10 series of 2022
Advantages of animal production
income
pharmaceutical products like hormones and serum.
provide labor and employment
provide clothing and animal by-products (e.g. cat guts from intestine of pig
Manure of animals is an excellent source of methane and fertilizers.
Animals can convert farm waste into human food.
Drawbacks in Animal Production
needs a large capital
High cost of feeds
Animals cannot wait for a good market price.
Transportation facilities are common problems
Inadequate Breeding Program
Massive importation of livestock meat
Animals are susceptible to parasites and diseases.
Role of Animal Production
Source of Animal Protein
Provides employment
Scientific Name of Goat
Capra hircus
Sheep
Ovis Aries
Chicken
Gallus Gallus Domesticus
Cattle
Bos taurus/Bos indicus
