Chapter 1 Flashcards
What is DOST-PCAARRD
Philippine counsil for agriculture, aquatic and Natural resources research development
How many billion peso is swine production in the Philippines industry?
191 Billion pesos
. Is the largest among livestock and poultry industries of the country
Swine production
Percent contribution of swine production to the value of agriculture
18.28%
Weight of a pig at birth
3 pounds
Market weight of a pig in about 6 months
225 pounds
From the sow conceives until her pigs reach market weight, it takes how many months?
10 months
Most important products from hogs
Ham
Roast or lechon
Chops
Bacon
Sausage
The five components in swine production or basic requirements in starting a piggery
Materials
Methods
Manpower
Machines
Money
Significant trends in swine industry
Preference for lean meat and less fat
Preference for pork with minimal antibiotics residue
Preference for fresh and fresh-chilled pork
Preference for parts
Emergence of small enterprise type of swine production system
Fat pigs specially from this this sources offered lover live weight price
Backyard sources
Particular attention is given to this to keep fat in pig at minimum
Genotype and nutrition
Type of this swine raising is introduced to large commercial farms in the country
Smaller module multi location
This type of swine production emerged with an increasing popularity among small farmers.
Emergence of small enterprise type of swine production system
The pigs that are used in Emergence of small enterprise type of swine production system
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Hybrid or crosses of standard commercial breed of swine
Production cycle of swine
Dry period
Pregnancy
Lactation
Rearing period of weaners
Growing and finishing of fatteners
Rearing period of replacement of stocks
This is the period between weaning and the next service
The dry period