Caring for Animals

1. Animal/Fish Raising
Survey
Quarter 2 - Module 7

2. Name animals/fish that
you raise at home.

3. Philippines is so blessed with a well-develop livestock
and very rich aquatic resources. Today, animal and
fish raising are two of the sources of livelihood of
many Filipino families that these industries lead to the
creation of different occupations

4. Animal (four-legged) and Fish Raising Occupations
1. Agricultural Extension Agent—provides
information relevant to agricultural business to
farmers and community groups.
2. Beef cattle farm worker—assist in daily
operations on the farm.
3. Dairy Farmer—manage cattle used for milk
production and dairy products

5. Animal (four-legged) and Fish Raising Occupations
4. Hog Raiser—raise swine as a part of the pork
production industry.
5. Veterinarian—diagnose and treat animal
diseases

6. Along fish raising, the following are examples of
occupations:
1. Aquaculture Technician—study fish and shellfish
rearing and husbandry techniques to determine
the best ways to raise and keep fish.
2. Aquaculturist—breed, grow and harvest fish;
maintains fish hatcheries for research purposes.
3. Fish farm manager—run one or more fish farms
where fish are raised in ponds, tanks, or cages in
the water.

7. Along fish raising, the following are examples of
occupations:
4. Fish farm worker—help to breed and rear fish in
ponds, tanks, cages, or nets in the water.
5. Hatchery technician—operate and control all
aspects of the hatchery production processes,
from broodstock management to pre-growing
juveniles.

8. Kinds of four-legged Animals/Fish for Livelihood
1. Cows—raised as livestock for meat (beef and
veal) dairy products (milk) and as draught animal
(pulling arts, plowing, among others).

9. Kinds of four-legged Animals/Fish for Livelihood
2. Goats—easier to raise because they simply live
on grass and leaves of plants like ipil-ipil, kangkong,
camote, and tamarind. They are managed to
produce milk, meat, and wool.

10. Kinds of four-legged Animals/Fish for Livelihood
3. Pigs—can be raised for various purposes. They
can be sold as pork meat in markets or be sold
and traded live for lechon roasting. Filipinos are
heavy consumers of this protein-rich food.

11. Some of the most raised fishes in a locality
1. Tilapia. Tilapia is one of the most in demand freshwater
fish in the market today. Fish growers both locally and
abroad are focusing aquaculture efforts on Tilapia because
of the demand for it as well as its rapid growth and
productivity at harvest time.

12. Some of the most raised fishes in a locality
2. Milkfish. It is a bright and silver colored fish species that
can be raised in brackish or saltwater ponds and in marine
water fish pens. Also referred to as the national fish of the
Philippines, milkfish or bangus is very popular for its milky
taste.

13. Some of the most raised fishes in a locality
3. Catfish. Catfish is a type of fish that has a large head and
long thin parts that look like a cat’s whiskers around its
mouth. Catfish can be harvested between four to six months
of feeding.

14. Some of the most raised fishes in a locality
4. Carp. It is one of the most farmed fish out of many
ornamental fish species.

15. Possible Hazards of Animal/Fish Raising and Ways to Prevent Them
Animal or fish raising can be a profitable business. However, it
can cause hazards to people. These hazards may include
injuries caused by animals include bites, kicks, and ramming;
injuries such as burns, respiratory illness or poisoning caused
by pesticides and herbicides; poisoning or suffocation from
manure pits; electrical dangers caused by faulty switches, or
cords; falls from ladders and rooftops; infection and diseases
caused by flies and insects carrying diseases; hearing problems
caused by noise from livestock and machinery; drowning from
dams, lakes, or ponds; sunburn, heat stroke, dehydration and
hypothermia caused by weather, and many other

16. To prevent possible hazards brought by animal/fish farming, and to
make farm a safer place to work, the following are suggested:
1. Regularly walk around the farm and assess potential dangers.
2. Make sure everyone working on the farm is properly educated
on farm risks and trained in first aid.
3. Keep all equipment in good condition.
4. Store dangerous items such as machinery, firearms and
chemicals behind locked doors and remove keys to a safe place.
5. Always use appropriate safety equipment, such as machinery
guards and shields, helmets, gloves, goggles or breathing
apparatus.

17. To prevent possible hazards brought by animal/fish farming, and to
make farm a safer place to work, the following are suggested:
6. Put up septic tanks for the disposal of animal waste.
7. Establish the housing of animals far from houses and neighborhood.
8. Clean and regularly disinfect the houses of animals.
9. Bathe animals regularly.
10. Maintain a health and sanitation program for animals to ensure
their health and safety. Consult a veterinarian regularly to ensure
the health and condition of every animal.
11. Dead animals must be buried properly to prevent the spread of
possible infection and disease.

18. Directions: Carefully read each statement. In your answer sheet, write
TRUE
if it is correct and FALSE if it is incorrect.
1. Animal and fish raising are two of the sources of livelihood of many
Filipino families.
2. Goats are easier to raise because they simply live on grass and
leaves of plants like ipil-ipil, kangkong, camote, and tamarind.
3. Hogs, cattle, and goat are most raised animals in the backyard.
4. Pesticides and herbicides may cause injuries such as burns,
respiratory illness or poisoning.
5. To avoid infection and diseases, put animal wastes in septic tank.