Animal Domestication and Agriculture History

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When was the first bachelor's degree in Agriculture offered in the Philippines?

1939

1909 (correct)

1821

1921

What was the name of the cattle breed produced after World War II which involved a three-way cross?

Philippine Native Cattle

Philamin Cattle (correct)

Los Baños Cantonese Cattle

Berkjala Cattle

Which farm animal breed was noted for its large size and fast growth rate, resulting from 9 generations of crossing?

Philamin Cattle

Laguna Duck

Berkjala Pig (correct)

Los Baños Cantonese Chicken

Where was the cattle breed Philamin Cattle developed through a three-way cross from?

India, USA, Philippines Signup and view all the answers

In the 16th Century in the Philippines, which animals were Filipinos known to have domesticated?

Cattle, Chickens, Pigs Signup and view all the answers

Which farm animal breed was developed in UPLB after World War II and noted for its superior egg production and low mortality?

Los Baños Cantonese Chicken Signup and view all the answers

What do you call a female pig that has already given birth and is a mature pig?

Sow Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a castrated male pig before sexual maturity?

Barrow Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a young pig from birth up to weaning?

Suckling Signup and view all the answers

In cattle, what is a heifer?

A female under 1 year old that has not yet given birth Signup and view all the answers

What term is used for a male turkey?

Tom Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following animals is known as a squab when young?

Pigeon Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of genetically manipulated tilapia as mentioned in the text?

To prevent reproduction of fish while being cultured Signup and view all the answers

Which animal species is primarily associated with wool production?

Sheep Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of swine production as mentioned in the text?

Meat production Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following animals is considered a ruminant species?

Goats Signup and view all the answers

Aquaculture involves the farming of which type of species?

Aquatic species like fish and shrimp Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of producing all-male tilapia in aquaculture as discussed in the text?

To prevent reproduction while being cultured Signup and view all the answers