Major practice in swine production at TJ Enterprises Inc. Swine Farm, Brgy. Timbao, Biñan, Laguna
Date
12-2009
Degree
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Major Course
Major in Animal Science
College
College of Agriculture and Food Science (CAFS)
Adviser/Committee Chair
Consuelo Amor S. Estrella
Abstract
The major productive was conducted at TJ Enterprises Inc. swine farm located at Brgy. Timbao, Biñan, Laguna from April 21 to May 21, 2008. This enables the student to apply the knowledge gained from the University and have hands-on experience on actual farm operations. The farm is a 600-sow level farrow to finish enterprise. The student participated in the daily activities of the farm such as heat detection, semen collection, semen evaluation and processing, artificial insemination, pregnancy and diagnosis, assisting farrowing sows, manual extraction, cutting of needle teeth and umbilical cord, ear notching, ear tattooing, tail docking, castration, assisting in the medication and vaccination, feeding of animals, cleaning and disinfecting of pens, and record keeping. At the end of the farm practice, the student was able to evaluate and analyze the various management practices implemented in the farm and relate these with theoretical knowledge. Also, the student was able to formulate regarding the problems encountered during her stay in the farm.
Language
English
Location
UPLB Main Library Special Collections Section (USCS)
Call Number
LG 993 2009 A5 A33
Recommended Citation
Agarao, Marivic DL, "Major practice in swine production at TJ Enterprises Inc. Swine Farm, Brgy. Timbao, Biñan, Laguna" (2009). Undergraduate Theses. 8891.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/etd-undergrad/8891
Document Type
Thesis