Animal Science and Livestock Production Practice Flashcards

Flashcards created from lecture notes covering Philippine farm animal statistics, native chicken origins, animal welfare legislation, scientific classifications, and biotechnology in livestock.

Which training center in the Philippines specializes in comprehensive and practice-oriented swine production?

International Training Center on Pig Husbandry (ITCPH).

What is the scientific name and conservation status of the duck species endemic to the Philippines?

Anas luzonica (Philippine duck), which is classified as vulnerable/endangered.

Which Philippine law penalizes animal cruelty resulting from starvation or malnutrition?

Republic Act No. $8485$ (Animal Welfare Act of $1998$), as amended by Republic Act No. $10631$.

Which country became the first to approve lab-grown meat for commercial sale in $2020$?

Singapore.

Which animal species contributes the majority of greenhouse gas emissions in the livestock sector?

Bos taurus (cattle), which accounts for the majority of livestock emissions (which total around $15\%$ globally).

Which Philippine province produces the highest proportion of beef?

Bukidnon, producing $19.97\%$ of total beef production.

Which region leads in swine population in the Philippines according to $2024$ data?

Calabarzon (specifically Batangas).

What newly bred duck strain in the Philippines serves as the native duck behind the country's favorite balut?

Itik-Pinas.

Which non-Southeast Asian chicken breed originates from India?

Aseel.

What native chicken breed originated in Batangas?

Banaba chicken.

Which Philippine native chicken breed produces the highest average number of eggs per year?

Darag chicken (developed at West Visayas State University in Iloilo), which produces $110$ eggs.

Which country in Southeast Asia was the first to domesticate chickens?

Thailand.

Which region is the leading broiler chicken producer in the Philippines?

Central Luzon.

What are the farm size classifications by bird population for smallhold, semi-commercial, and commercial layer chicken farms?

Smallhold: $250$ birds and below; Semi-commercial: $251$ to $5,000$ birds; Commercial: $5,001$ birds and above.

Which country was the first to develop vaccines against African Swine Fever (ASF)?

Vietnam (developing NAVET-ASFVAC and AVAC ASF LIVE).

What are the terms for a male cattle castrated before maturity versus a male pig castrated before maturity?

A male cattle castrated before maturity is a steer, while a male pig castrated before maturity is a barrow.

What are the scientific names for European/temperate cattle and tropical Zebu cattle?

European/temperate cattle are Bos taurus, while tropical Zebu cattle (originating from India) are Bos indicus.

What is the scientific name of the Asian Palm Civet associated with Kopi Luwak production?

Paradoxurus hermaphroditus (Alamid or Asian Palm Civet).

Which species is considered the primary wild ancestor of all domestic chickens?

Gallus gallus (Red jungle fowl).

What is Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)?

The ability of microorganisms to survive and grow despite the presence of drugs that would normally kill them.

What specific genetic modification was performed on the GalSafe Pig?

It was engineered to prevent allergic reactions caused by Alpha-gal syndrome.