Quiz & Flashcards on Four-Legged Animals Benefits

Which fish species is recognized as the national fish of the Philippines?

What type of water is primarily used for raising Tilapia?

What is the primary characteristic of Milkfish regarding its habitat?

When did the culture of Tilapia begin in Laguna de Bay?

Which fish species is known for its whisker-like appendages around its mouth?

What is one of the primary purposes for raising pigs?

Which of the following four-legged animals is noted for being easy to raise and resistant to diseases?

What economic benefits does a carabao provide?

Why is raising fish considered a response to population increase?

Which of the following is NOT a reason for raising four-legged animals?

What are the native varieties of pigs commonly found in rural areas primarily fed on?

Which of the following breeds is considered an imported variety of pigs?

What unique characteristic is attributed to horses in the context of livestock?

Raising Animals for Livelihood

Families in rural and urban areas raise animals for food supply, daily needs, and additional income.
Animal raisers: individuals who raise four-legged animals; fish farmers raise fish.

Raising Four-Legged Animals

Backyard raising of animals serves personal and commercial purposes.

Pigs/Swine

Domesticated for pork, highly sought in markets.
Native variety: found in rural areas, fed on leftovers.
Imported varieties include Yorkshire, Landrace, Duroc-Jersey, Hampshire, Berkshire, and Poland-China.

Cows

Raised for meat, dairy products, and draught work (e.g., pulling carts, plowing).

Goats

Low-maintenance, disease-resistant, eat tree leaves and agricultural byproducts.
Provide both protein and income.

Carabao

A symbol of farm wealth in the Philippines, integral to agriculture.
Provides meat, milk, hides, horns, and manure as an organic fertilizer.

Horse

Intelligent, emotional, stress-relieving interactions; requires daily attention.

Raising Fish

Controlled fish farming addresses increased demand due to population growth.
Water pollution and nonselective fishing threaten fish supply.

Milkfish (Bangus)

Silver-colored, thrives in brackish and saltwater ponds.
National fish of the Philippines, farming began four to six centuries ago.

Tilapia

Grown in freshwater ponds, first cultured in the 1970s in Laguna de Bay.
Fingerlings commercially produced and distributed to fish farmers.

Catfish

Recognizable by its large head and whisker-like features; survives long out of water.

Carp

A common farmed species among many ornamental fish types.

This quiz focuses on the various kinds of four-legged animals and fish that are raised as a means of livelihood. It explores the importance of animal rearing in improving food supply and sustaining daily needs for families in both rural and urban areas. Understand the roles of animal raisers and fish farmers in this vital economic activity.