Introduction

Topic Outline B Animal Production

C Animal Raising
The health and quality of livestock is influenced by genetics, care, nutrition,
and environment. The quality of animal products is affected by production
methods and marketing practices. Scientists study the conditions in which
animals are raised as well as how animal products are manufactured and
marketed in order to produce:

• Good quality of life for animals

• Healthy livestock that reach full production potential
• A nutritious and safe food supply
Introduction to Animal
Raising
 Introduction
What is animal raising?

Animal raising is a popular

backyard business, as well as a
means of livelihood of Filipino
families. It is one of the most
important industries in our country
today.
Why do people raise
animals?
 • Some people take care of
animals in order to have food
to consume or sell.
• There are many products that
can be made/ taken from
animals that can be sold in the
market.
• Animal manure is a good
source of fertilizer for
Hazard of Animal
Raising
•Pollution
•Infection and
diseases
•Fly and insect
How to prevent hazard brought
by raising animals?
Management Practices in Raising Swine Or
Hogin the Philippines Swine
Hog raising is very popular
are not difficult to raise because of the availability of
commercial feed and leftover food in houses. Some
people are engaged in swine raising as a hobby at
the same time to have additional income of the
family.
 Management Practices in
Goat is limited to small farmers
Raising Goat raising in the Philippines
and backyard raisers with very few commercial scale goat farms
Goat can be raised in a small vacant lot, backyard and other
places as long as they are provided with adequate feeds.
Beginners in this kind of project should know the characteristics
of goats in order to manage them effectively.
 Management Practices in
Goat is limited to small farmers
Raising Goat raising in the Philippines
and backyard raisers with very few commercial scale goat farms
Goat can be raised in a small vacant lot, backyard and other
places as long as they are provided with adequate feeds.
Beginners in this kind of project should know the characteristics
of goats in order to manage them effectively.
 Management Practices in
Fattening
The beef cattle fatteningBeef Cattle
is an existing industry especially in the
rural areas. It has become one of the major sources of meat
needed by the people. Since meat is a vital food consumed by
almost all people, the industry is developing to a greater degree to
meet the demands of an Increasing population.
 Management Practices in Rabbit
Raising
Rabbits can be raised in a small space
with cheap equipment. They can be raised
at the backyard or in farm.
 6 factors to consider in raising
• Financing animals
• Type of Animals
• Housing facilities
• Livestock Feed
• Technical Knowledge
• Waste Management
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