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TLE
Animal Production (Swine)
Quarter 2 – Module 6:
Prepare Piglets For Weaning In
Complience With The Animal
Welfare Act
TLE (Animal Production) – Grade 9
Self-Learning Module
Quarter 2 – Module 6: Prepare Piglets For Weaning In Complience With The Animal Welfare
Act
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TLE
Animal Production
(Swine)
Quarter 2 – Module 6:
Prepare Piglets For Weaning In
Complience With The Animal
Welfare Act
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Animal Production - Ruminants Grade 9 Self-Learning Module

on Prepare Piglets For Weaning In Complience With The Animal Welfare Act!

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by

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For the learner:

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Modules (SLM) Module on Prepare Piglets For Weaning In Complience With The
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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
master preparing piglets for weaning in complience with the animal welfare act. The
scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The
language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are
arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you
read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.

The module is divided into three lessons, namely:

Lesson 1 – Clean and disinfect pens based on farm specifications; Adjust
and supply materials and equipment
Lesson 2 - Group weaners based on the farm specifications.
Lesson 3 - Transfer weaners in compliance with the Animal Production Act.
Lesson 4 - Feed animals according to requirement.

NOTE TO THE LEARNER:

Each lesson is intended for one-day activity and another one day for your
performance in the field near you. Remember to observe proper protocols in visiting
a workplace. Please secure a letter of request for permission to enter private farms
from your teacher.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Identify the disinfectant and materials needed in cleaning the pens.

2. Give the steps in cleaning and disinfecting pens based on farm Animal Welfare
Act.
3. Explain the benefits of consistently high standard of cleaning and disinfection.
4. List the supplies needed in weaning.
5. Identify the criteria in grouping weanlings.
6. Apply knowledge in grouping weanlings using farm specification through the
activity.
7. Identify the protocol in transferring weanlings.
8. Enumerate the materials needed in transferring weanlings.
9. Identify the feeds needed in weanling.
10. Give the proper ration in feeding.
11. Compute the ratio and feeds needed per head.

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 What I Know

Pre-assessment
Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer.
1. Jose has 3 heads of piglets with an age of 52 days old. How many feeds he
needs to feed it in 2 days?
a. 1kg b. 2kg c. 3kg d. 4kg
2. It is a macronutrient that can be found in beans and essential in building
muscles.
a. Fats/Lipids b. Protein c. Carbohydrates d. Vitamins
3. A nutrient that helps tooth and bone formation of animals.
a. Minerals b. Ration c. Lipids d. Vitamins
4. Crated coconut is the best source of what nutrient that plays an important
role in storing energy.
a. Carbohydrates b. Lipids c. Protein d. Minerals
5. It is used to give consistent and more accurate weaned pig weight
a. Bore scale b. Counting scale c. Postal scale d. Pig scale
6. A chemical that destroys vegetative forms of harmful microorganisms (such
as bacteria and fungi) especially on inanimate objects but that may be less
effective in destroying spores
a. Antibacterial b. Antibiotic c. Disinfectant d. Antiseptic
7. Why do we need to provide every weaner a comfortable housing?
a. It will make them wet when raining
b. It will give them security during vaccination
c. It will give them diarrhea and viruses
d. It will give them protection from extreme temperature and sunburn.
8. It is a substance that inhibits the growth or action of microorganisms
especially in or on living tissue.
a. Antibiotic b. Antiseptic c. Disinfectant d. None of the above
9. Which of the following is NOT the purpose of Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE)?
a. An equipment used to create a barrier between a person and germs.
b. Is an equipment that protect workers against health or safety risks on the
job.
c. Used to increase employee exposure to hazards are not feasible.
d. An effective way to reduce risks in an acceptable level.
10. Removal of all organic and non-organic materials. Broom, shovel or scraper
are of big help.
a. Cleaning b. Disinfecting c. Sanitizing d. Sterilizing
11. It speeds up washing time. The goal is to kill bacteria and viruses. Improper
handling can cause skin burn because it produces steam.
a. Putting detergent b. Putting hot water c. Soaking d. Cleaning

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12. The process of applying chemicals to the surfaces which can control and
prevent the growth of microbes. If not completely cleaned disinfection will not
be effective.
a. Disinfecting b. Putting hot water c. Soaking d. Cleaning
13. It allows the building and all its surfaces to dry and let the moisture evaporate.
a. Disinfecting b. Putting hot water c. Drying time d. Cleaning
14. A device or apparatus for supplying food for animals like swine.
a. Feeder b. Heat lamps c. Brooder d. Pens
15. A special lamp that will provide heat.
a. Feeder b. Brooder c. Heat lamps d. Pen

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 Lesson Clean and Disinfect Pens Based on

1 Farm Specifications; Adjust and

Supply Materials and Equipment

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify the disinfectant and materials needed in cleaning the pens.

2. Give the steps in cleaning and disinfecting pens based on farm Animal Welfare
Act.
3. Explain the benefits of consistently high standard of cleaning and disinfection.
4. List down materials and equipment needed in weaning.

What’s In

Read the questions carefully before answering:

1. What is the process of giving birth of farrow?
2. It takes how many days a sow to farrow?

What’s New

After learning all the basic competencies in the subject: handle farrowing sows
and sucklings, we are now moving on to higher competencies. As a learner in this
subject, you might discover within yourself that you are born to become an Piggery
Owner!
Direction. Match column A with the column B. Write your answer on the
blank provided before the number.
A B
__________1. Cleaning a. A small cage for piglet
__________2. Disinfection b. A newly weaned piglet
__________3. Weanling c. The process of removing unwanted materials.
__________4. Pens d. A solution used in killing harmful organism.
__________5. Disinfectant e. The process of killing the harmful organism.

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 What is It

Cleaning and Disinfecting

Cleaning and disinfecting are the demanding part in all biodiversity programs.
It is not mainly sterilizing the environment, but rather to see to it that the presence
of pathogens will be reduced and to make sure that the transmission of disease won’t
occur.

Four Steps in Cleaning and Disinfecting

1. Cleaning
-Remove all organic and non-organic materials. Broom, shovel or scraper are
a big help.

2. Washing

- It is the most time-consuming and most important part in the process.

99.99% of microorganisms will be removed if correctly done.
- The aim of this process is to remove the remaining organic matter specially
manure, feed and urine and best done with high pressured water.
Steps in washing:

1. Soaking
- Soaking the surface before washing will make the process easier.
2. Applying the detergent
- Another great way to maximize cleaning and shorten the time spent
in this shore is to apply special detergent. It will help break down
manure and other organic matter.
3. Putting hot water
- speeds up washing time. The goal is to kill bacteria and viruses.
Improper handling can cause skin burn because it produces steam.
2. Disinfecting
- The process of applying chemicals to the surfaces which can control and
prevent the growth of microbes. If not completely cleaned disinfection will not be
effective.

3. Drying Time
-Allow the building and all its surfaces to dry and let the moisture evaporate.

Materials and Equipment Necessary For a successful Weaning

Automatic drinkers – an automatic watering device that enable the swine

to drink the necessary amount of water any time, be it day or night.

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 Feeders – devices or apparatuses for supplying food for animals like
swine

Heat lamps/bulbs – a special lamp that will provide heat.

Brooder – it refers to a heated place or container that provides heat.

Disinfectants - are chemicals used to control, prevent or destroy

microbes on inanimate object surfaces.

When to Increase or Decrease Quantity of Feeds

The right and regular modifications in feeding are the foundation to excellent
feeder performance and low feed costs. Feeder adjustment must start with the
first feed put into the feeder.

Even adequate amount of feed is present in the feeder at all times, it cannot
insure increase in the growth rate. To attain maximum growth, manage the amount
of feed flow in the pan to stimulate the development of feeding habit. A gradual
transition should eventually be made to less expensive starter diets and then to
corn-soybean meal diets.

The nutritional needs of growing-finishing pigs are best met by a full-feeding

program. Limit-feeding reduces the rate and efficiency of gain but may improve
carcass quality of finishing pigs. Proper design and adjustment of self-feeders is
necessary to prevent feed wastage or restricted growth.

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 What’s More

TRUE OR FALSE
Write True if the statement is corect and False if wrong. Write the answer on
th espace provided before the number.
_________1. Applying the knowledge in chemicals is important in these most critical
steps in disinfecting.
_________2. Drying Time allows the building and all its surfaces to dry and let the
moisture evaporate.
_________3. Putting hot water speeds up washing time.
_________4. The goal of disinfecting is to kill bacteria and viruses.
_________5. Washing the surface before flashing will make the process easier.

What I Have Learned

Activity 2.
Fill in the blank. Provide what is needed to complete the sentence.
I have learned that the 1.___________and disinfecting is a demanding
part in all biodiversity program. It is not mainly to sanitize the environment,
but rather to see to it that the presence of 2.______________ will be reduced
and to make sure that the transmission of 3._____________ won’t occur.

The materials and equipment needed in weaning are the following

4.__________________, 5._______________________.

What I Can Do

Activity 3.
Essay
A. Mang Mario has a backyard piggery for 2 years. His sow furrowed 10 piglets,
after 28 days, 8 are weaned. Them after 3 days 5 got diarrhea.

1. What did you think is the problem in the scenario presented?

2. Give the possible causes of the problem and what would you recommend?
B. Why is it important to adjust feed quantity?

Great job! You may now proceed to the next lesson.

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 Lesson
Group Weaners Based on the Farm
2 Specifications.

Learning Objectives:
1. Identify the criteria in grouping weanlings.
2. Appreciate the importance grouping of weanlings.
3. Apply the learnings in grouping weanlings using farm specification
through the activities.

What’s In

Learning is really fun. Before we proceed to the next lesson let’s

measure how much did you learn from the previous lesson. Write your answer
on the space provided.

A B
a.
________1. Automatic drinkers

b.
________2. Feeder

c.
________3. Heat lamps/bulbs

d.
________4. Brooders

e.
________5. Disinfectants

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 What’s New

Activity No.1 Observe carefully the picture below.

Guide Questions:
1. What can you say about the picture?
2. How will you group them?

What is It

Group Weaners Based on Farm Specification

Weaning is the stage after lactation, piglets are taken away from their
dam and normally proceed to eat only solid food and water. It normally lasts
7-8 weeks and piglets can grow approximately 20-25 kg during this stage.

Tracking the weight gain immediately before weaning to ensure

that there are no growth problems in the first seven days after weaning.

Criteria in Grouping Weanlings

1. Age - the ideal age for grouping weanlings is 3 – 4 weeks or 28 days after
birth.
2. Body weight
a. smaller weanlings - will be grouped and placed together in a separate
pen in the same house. These piglets must be maintained in the creep
diet for longer to allow their body weight to grow and catch up with
other siblings.
b. Bigger weanlings-will be separated and moved to the other pens and
proceed to next
type of diet.

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 Importance of grouping weanlings

1. Grouping of the weanlings allows the body weight of the smaller once
to recover and achieve the optimum growth.
2. Health problems will be addressed.
3. Bigger weanlings will be given a chance to move on to the next feeding
type thus giving the owner, to save resources.

What’s More

Activity 1.
Direction: Complete the graphic organizer below.

Criteria in Grouping
Weanlings
Age

Small

They will be transferred to

other pig pens and proceed
to the next feeding type

What I Have Learned

Activity 2
I learned that there are two criteria in grouping weanling which are:
1.
2.
Grouping will be beneficial through the following:
1.
2.
3.

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 What I Can Do

Activity 3
Visit a piggery nearest to your community and ask the following question:

1. What are the problems encountered in weaning and how did you manage
the problem?
2. Did you group them in the weaning stage? How?

Great job! You may now proceed to the next lesson.

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 Lesson
Transfer Weaners in Compliance
3 with the Animal Production Act.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify the different ways in transferring weanlings.

2. Enumerate the materials needed in transferring weanlings.

What’s In

Activity 1.
Directions: Write a brief explanation on what you understand in the previews lesson
“Group weaners based on the farm specifications”.

What’s New

Activity 2: “Find me”

Directions: The words you will look for are positioned in different directions, written
from left to right, from right to left, horizontally, vertically, and diagonally, or on one
straight line. There are five words hidden. Find and circle them. Enjoy the activity.
C O V E R A L L S S
L H N G V A A T A X
P W U H J A N J N M 1. Healthy
H I E E O L T A A A
A I G A I U I N N P 2. Housing
R M S L N C S T S I 3. Antiseptic
D A D T E F E I L N
4. Wean
H L C H T T P S N C
A S S Y G D T S T G 5. Feed
T E E W E L I L I A
S W J E O B C E C T
H T F D V Z M F S S

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 What is It

According to RA No. 10631 AN ACT AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8485, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “THE ANIMAL WELFARE ACT
OF 1998” in Section 1 stated that “For purposes of this Act, animal welfare pertains
to the physical and psychological well-being of animals. It includes, but not limited
to, the avoidance of abuse, maltreatment, cruelty and exploitation to animals by
humans and by maintaining appropriate standards of accommodation, feeding and
general care, the prevention and treatment of disease and the assurance of freedom
from fear, distress, harassment, and unnecessary discomfort and pain, and allowing
animals to express normal behavior.”

Most piglets are weaned between three and four weeks of age, which are very soon
after birth, but until now the most economical solution. Here are five ways to get the
best results out of piglets that might need some extra attention.

1. Start with healthy piglets

This may sound very simple but for a smooth weaning process it is
important. Good piglets are going to start feeding faster and that is the way to
prevent a fall in weaning. We tend to focus on solving any problem the piglets
may have after weaning but we shouldn't forget to look in the farrowing rooms.
The problems may occur because of lack of milk supply, lack of uniformity of
the piglets.

2. Comfortable housing
Piglets hate draughts and they need warmth; the rooms need to be
around 25°C. When they are moved to the nursery, the rooms should be
cleaned and disinfected. Maybe even more important is to get the room dry
after cleaning. Piglets need to spend a lot of energy to keep their body
temperature high enough.

3. Keep piglets from the same litter together

Research has shown that mixing piglets from different litters is a huge
risk factor for diseases like Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae (App) and
Streptococcus suis. Especially around weaning when they do not have a fully
developed immune system and the protection of maternal antibodies
decreases. When piglets are moved into the nursery, try to minimize mixing
because this might enhance the spreading of diseases through the rooms.
Stress due to the formation of new hierarchies will also be minimized. Simply
put: piglets that are busy fighting won’t eat.

4. Training piglets to eat

The biggest challenge is to get piglets to eat after weaning. In order to
achieve this, they need to be trained before weaning. Tasty and fresh feed can
be offered in small portions from the second week of life. The objective is to let
piglets discover eating out of a bowl, so that after weaning they will easily find

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 their new source of feed. It is advised not to change this nursery feed for the
first few days after weaning. Try to use feeding systems where all piglets can
eat at the same time.

5. Water and feed hygiene

If you want to reduce the risk of oral infection, the best advice is to use
organic acid-based solutions in feed and drinking water of piglets. The organic
acids will not only kill the pathogens in feed and water, but also in the stomach
of the piglets. It is a very common and cost-effective way to enhance the
performance of piglets after weaning.

Materials needed in transferring weanlings

Pig cart – it is a small wheeled vehicle pushed by hand and
used to transport piglets.

Sorting boards - sorting panel boards help make pig loading and
moving chores in the barn simple and effective. The painted steel
hinge with drop rod allows larger openings to be covered when
moving pigs. It helps protect farm workers and hogs.

Pig scale – it is a digital camera solution for weighing pigs automatically

for a consistent and more accurate finishing weight. It provides continuous
insights into the growth of the pigs during the nursery and fattening round.
You exactly know, at each moment of the day, the weight, average daily
gain and the weight spread of your pigs.

Disinfectant - are chemical agents applied to non-living objects in order

to destroy bacteria, viruses, fungi, mold or mildews living on the objects.
The “active ingredient” in each disinfectant formula is what kills
pathogens, usually by disrupting or damaging their cells.

Antiseptic - is a substance that stops or slows down the growth of

microorganisms. They’re used daily in medical settings to reduce the risk
of infection and stop the spread of germs. While they’re generally safe, it’s
best to avoid using them for long periods of time.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - is protective clothing, helmets,

goggles, or other garments or equipment designed to protect the wearer's
body from injury or infection. The hazards addressed by protective
equipment include physical, electrical, heat, chemicals, biohazards, and
airborne particulate matter.

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 What’s More

Activity 1.
Direction. Answer the following questions.
1. What are the materials needed to transfer weanlings?
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
2. What is/are the best way(s) in transferring weanlings and have a best result?
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
3. What is the difference between antiseptic and disinfectant?
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________

What I Have Learned

Activity 2.
Directions: Give the function of the following tools and materials in transferring
weanlings.

1. Pig scale
__________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
2. Antiseptic
__________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
__________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________

4. Disinfectant
__________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
5. Pig cart
___________________________________________________________________________ _____
_______________________________________________________________

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 What I Can Do

Activity 3.

Directions: Visit the nearest pig farm and interview any knowledgeable person on
how they transfer their newly weaned piglets and what ways they use to achieve the
best result.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Great job! You may now proceed to the next lesson.

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Lesson
Feed Animals According to
4 Requirement.
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify feed requirements in weanling.
2. Compute the total amount of feed consume based on the amount of feed
intake per head.

What’s In

Activity 1.
Directions: In the previous topic, write own understanding on how to transfer
weaners in compliance with the Animal Production Act.

What’s New

Activity 2.
Directions: Using the “Word Puzzles” game, study and analyze the given scrambled
words below. Arrange them to give you the specific roles and objectives
of the team. Write your answer in your answer sheets.

Word Puzzles Game

Scrambled Words Nutrient Content

1. SLIPDI
2. LSEMANIR
3. TIMAVNIS
4. BHARYDACOSTER
5. TORIPNE

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 What is It

In humans, health and wellness is greatly determined by the food he/she eats.
This is also true in animals. Animal health and growth is largely determined by the
kind of feeds and the feeding system/nutrition.
There are 5 main components in an animal feed
Protein- it is a macronutrient that is essential to building muscle mass. It is
commonly found in animal products, though is also present in other sources, such
as nuts and legumes.
Fats/Lipids- are large organic molecules which are used for energy storage. Lipids
play an important role in storing energy. If an animal eats an excessive amount of
energy it is able to store the energy for later use in fat molecules. Fat molecules can
store a very high amount of energy for their size which is important for animals
Carbohydrates- are nutrients that provide the main source of energy for activities
the body performs. It provides energy for growth, maintenance, and reproduction. It
also helps produce body heat for warmth.
Minerals- provide material for growth of bones, teeth, and tissue and also help
regulate many of the body’s chemical processes. It also helps in muscular activities,
reproduction, tissue repair, and body heat. Although mineral intake may account for
a small portion of the total diet, it is essential.
Vitamins-are essential for normal body functions such as digestion, cell metabolism,
growth, and reproduction. Like minerals, they are also needed in relatively small
quantities. It helps in tooth and bone formation, assist the body in fighting stress,
and prevent infection in the body.

Classification of Nutrients
Macronutrients- are primarily used to generate energy or to incorporate into tissues
growth and repair. There are three principal classes of macronutrients which are
carbohydrates, protein and lipids/fats.
Micronutrients-are essential elements required by organisms in varying quantities
throughout life to orchestrate a range of physiological function to maintain health.
Example of micronutrients are vitamins and minerals.

Nutrient Sources
1. Protein = Animal, Plant Sources, Fish meal
2. Lipids/Fats = Copra meal
3. Carbohydrates = Corn / Rice bran
4. Vitamins = Fruits, Vegetables
5. Minerals = Salt, Lime stone

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Feed Forms
o Mash
o Pellets
o Crumbles

A ration is the feed an animal receives over a 24-hour period. A variety of feedstuffs,
or basic ingredients, are used. A ration with all the nutrients an animal needs is a
balanced ration.
Feed Types and Nutrient Content

Nutrient Content
Feed Types
Protein Lipids/Fats Carbohydrates Vitamins Minerals

Pre-starter 37% 6% 50% 2% 5%

Starter 35% 8% 50% 2% 5%

Grower 25% 8% 60% 2% 5%

Finisher 18% 15% 60% 2% 5%

Daily Amount of Feed

Animal Age Kinds/Types of Feeds Intake per Head
5-35 days Booster 50g
36-56 days Pre-starter 500g
57-85 days Starter 1kg
86-120 days Grower 1.7kg
121 days and up Finisher 2.3kg

To solve the nutrient content, follow this formula:

(total amount of feed intake) (nutrient) = nutrient content

Example: Maria has 2 heads of piglets with an age of 57 days. What will be the
nutrient content? Write your answer at the box.

Protein Lipids/Fats Carbohydrates Vitamins Minerals

0.70kg 0.16kg 1kg 0.04kg 0.10kg

(2kg) (35%) (2kg) (8%) (2kg) (50%) (2kg) (2%) (2kg) (5%)
= 0.70kg of = 0.16kg of = 1kg of = 0.04kg of =0.10kg of
protein lipids/fats carbohydrates vitamins minerals

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To solve total amount of feeds required, use this formula:

(total number of piglets based on age) (daily amount of feed intake per head)
(number of days) = total amount of feeds required

Example: Mang Simon has 5 heads of piglets with an age of 12 days old. How many
kilograms he need to feed his piglets in one day?

Solution:

(5 heads) (50g) (1 day) = 250g of feeds he needs in one day.

What’s More

Activity 3.
Direction: Write one nutrient content required in feeding animals at the center of
the brainstorming web and write its contribution on growth of weaner in
the circles around.

What I Have Learned

Activity 4.
Direction. Answer the following questions.

A. Why is it important to identify different nutrients in feeding animals?

B. Why is it important to feed animals based on the requirements?

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 What I Can Do

Activity 5. Solving Problem

Directions: Solve the following problem and show your solution.
1. Aling Nina wants to know how many kilograms she needs to feed her 7
heads of 37 days old piglets in 1 week.

Great job! You may now proceed to the next lesson.

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 Assessment

Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer.

1. A chemical that destroys vegetative forms of harmful microorganisms (such as
bacteria and fungi) especially on inanimate objects but that may be less effective
in destroying spores
a. Antibacterial b. Antibiotic c. Antiseptic d. Disinfectant
2. The process of applying chemicals to the surfaces which can control and
prevent the growth of microbes. If not completely cleaned disinfection will
not be effective.
a. disinfecting b. putting hot water c. soaking d. cleaning
3. It is a macronutrient that can be found in beans and essential in building
muscles.
a. Fats/Lipids b. Protein c. Carbohydrates d. Vitamins
4. Jose has 3 heads of piglets with an age of 52 days old. How many feeds he needs
to feed it in 2 days?
a. 1kg b. 2kg c. 3kg d. 4kg
5 .Why do we need to provide every weaner a comfortable housing?
a. It will make them wet when raining
b. It will give them security during vaccination
c. It will give them diarrhea and viruses
d. It will give them protection from extreme temperature and sunburn.
6. A special lamp that will provide heat.
a. feeder b. heat lamps c. brooder d. pens
7. it is a substance that inhibits the growth or action of microorganisms especially
in or on living tissue.
a. Antibiotic b. Antiseptic c. Disinfectant d. None of the above
8 .It speeds up washing time. The goal is to kill bacteria and viruses. Improper
handling can cause skin burn because it produces steam.
a. putting detergent b. putting hot water c. soaking d. cleaning
9. A nutrient that helps tooth and bone formation of animals.
a. Lipids b.Minerals c. Ration d. Vitamins
10. A device or apparatus for supplying food for animals like swine.
a. feeder b. heat lamps c. brooder d. pens
11. Removal of all organic and non-organic materials. Broom, shovel or scraper are
of big help.
a. cleaning b. disinfecting c. sanitizing d. sterilizing
12. Crated coconut is the best source of what nutrient that plays an important role
in storing energy.
a. Carbohydrates b. Lipids c. Protein d. Minerals
13. It is used to give consistent and more accurate weaned pig weight
a. Bore scale b. Counting scale c. Pig scale d.Postal scale
14. It allows the building and all its surfaces to dry and let the moisture evaporate.
a. disinfecting b. putting hot water c. drying time d. cleaning
15. Which of the following is NOT the purpose of Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE)?
a.An equipment used to create a barrier between a person and germs.
b. Is an equipment that protect workers against health or safety risks on the
job.
c. Used to increase employee exposure to hazards are not feasible.
d. An effective way to reduce risks in an acceptable level

Additional Activities

Direction: Visit a nearest backyard farmer of swine and ask the following question
and write your own reflection based on your interview.

A.
1. What is their feeding style?

2. What feed types they use?

.

3. Are their feeds provide sufficient nutrients for the pigs?

.

4. Why they use that kind of feed types?

.

5. Based on their experience, what tips they can give to have a successful
backyard farmer of swine?
.
B. Write a reflection based on your interview.
 what’s new What I can Do
1. lipids (7 heads) (500g)
2. minerals (7 days) =
3. vitamins 24,500g or
4.carbohydrates 24.5kg of feeds
5. protein in 7 days
Lesson 4
What’s In What’s New 4.1 What’s More What’s More
1. b 1.piglet with different 1. body size 1. age
2. e sizes 2. 3-4 weeks or 28 days 2. body size
3. d 3. big
4. a 2.according to body 4. group and placed together in the
5. c size same house and maintain creep diet
Lesson 2
What’s In What’s New What’s More What I Have
1. Farrowing 1. c 4.2 What I Can Do
Learned
2. 115 days 2. e 1. False 1.Piglet got
1. Cleaning
3. b 2. True 2. Pathogens diarrhea
4. a 3. True 3. Disease 2.dirty
5. d 4. True 4. Shovel pens/improper
5. False 5. Broom cleaning and
disinfecting
Lesson 1
Post – assessment
1. d 6. b 11. a Pre – assessment
2. a 7. b 12. b 1. c 6. c 11. c
3. b 8. c 13. c 2. b 7. d 12. a
4. c 9. b 14. c 3. a 8. b 13. b
5. d 10. a 15. c 4. b 9. c 14. a
5. d 10. a 15. c
Answer Key
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