16 Questions
What does the word 'shall' indicate in the standard?
Requirements strictly to be followed with no deviation permitted
Which document provided a reference in the formulation of the standard?
ITCPH Basic Pig Keeping Manual from Lipa City
What does the word 'should' indicate in the standard?
Preferred but not necessarily required actions
What initiated the formulation of the national standard PAES 401:2001?
The Agricultural Machinery Testing and Evaluation Center (AMTEC)
Which organization funded the project 'Enhancing the Implementation of the AFMA Through Improved Agricultural Engineering Standards'?
Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR)
What type of standards does PNS 01-4:1998 specify?
Rules for the Structure and Drafting of International Standards
What is the definition of a 'farrowing pen'?
An area where sows are confined during farrowing and lactation periods
What does the term 'creep area' refer to in swine production?
A place for piglets inside the farrowing crate
What is the definition of a 'culling rate' in swine farming?
The rate of removing undesirable or unproductive animals within the herd
What is the definition of a 'finisher' in swine production?
Swine raised for meat production usually starting at 15 kg
What does 'gilt' refer to in swine farming?
Female swine that has not farrowed
What is the definition of 'grower' in swine production?
Swine from 40 to 65 kg
What is a 'boar' in swine farming?
A male breeding swine which is at least 8 months old
What is the meaning of 'weaner' in swine production?
Weanling piglet that has been recently separated from its mother
What is meant by 'litter index' in swine farming?
The average number of farrowings of one sow per year
What does 'dry sows' refer to in swine production?
Unbred sows which have just been weaned; non-pregnant sows
Test your knowledge of the Philippine Agricultural Engineering Standard PAES 401:2001, which covers housing for swine production. This standard was initiated by the Agricultural Machinery Testing and Evaluation Center (AMTEC) and funded by the Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) of the Department of Agriculture (DA).
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