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Which fish species is recognized as the national fish of the Philippines?
Which fish species is recognized as the national fish of the Philippines?
- Milkfish (Bangus) (correct)
- Catfish
- Carp
- Tilapia
What type of water is primarily used for raising Tilapia?
What type of water is primarily used for raising Tilapia?
- Marine water
- Freshwater (correct)
- Saltwater
- Brackish water
What is the primary characteristic of Milkfish regarding its habitat?
What is the primary characteristic of Milkfish regarding its habitat?
- It can be raised in brackish or saltwater ponds. (correct)
- It requires running water to thrive.
- It is exclusively found in marine waters.
- It can only be raised in freshwater.
When did the culture of Tilapia begin in Laguna de Bay?
When did the culture of Tilapia begin in Laguna de Bay?
Which fish species is known for its whisker-like appendages around its mouth?
Which fish species is known for its whisker-like appendages around its mouth?
What is one of the primary purposes for raising pigs?
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?
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?
What economic benefits does a carabao provide?
Why is raising fish considered a response to population increase?
Why is raising fish considered a response to population increase?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for raising four-legged animals?
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?
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?
Which of the following breeds is considered an imported variety of pigs?
What unique characteristic is attributed to horses in the context of livestock?
What unique characteristic is attributed to horses in the context of livestock?
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Study Notes
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.
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