The Importance of Raising Animals PDF

One of the major reasons why the Filipinos engage in animal raising is the increasing cost of live and frozen poultry, pork and beef as well as milk and eggs. There is also an increase in the much-needed supply of meat which is a rich source of protein. This will help meet the individual...

One of the major reasons why the Filipinos engage in animal raising is the increasing cost of live and frozen poultry, pork and beef as well as milk and eggs. There is also an increase in the much-needed supply of meat which is a rich source of protein. This will help meet the individual needs of children, lactating mothers and others. Age Teats Health Breed Body Meaty POULTRY Is applied to chickens, ducks geese quails pigeons and turkeys A. CHICKEN Medium or small in size Egg type Have tendency to lay eggs Most popular breeds Meat Type Dual – Excellent egg layers Purpose Very fine and juicy meat Type B. DUCKS Native Runner Egg type Purposely bred and raised for their high quality meat Meat Type Excellent egg layers Dual – Soft palatable Tender meat Purpose Type C. QUAILS  Locally known as Pugo  Small game bird found in temperate tropical regions  Provides humans with eggs and meat  Lay eggs 35 t0 40 days after they were hatched  Meat of mature birds are good source of protein LIVESTOCK Farm animals referred as this term Includes hogs, goats and cattles A. HOG BREEDS Noted largely for their lean meat Meat type Less fat Thick layers of fat Lean meat Lard Type B. GOAT BREEDS Goats are among the easiest animals to raise They do not need big capital compared to other animals Known as the “poor man’s cow” B. CATTLE BREEDS Commonly found in Asia, America and Europe