Date: July 31, 2019 Wednesday

Subject: EPP
AGRICU
I.
Time: 11:30-12:20 (6- Edison)
Objectives:
LTURE
A. Content Standards:
Identify animals to be raised as an alternative source of income for the family Day 1 (Hogs)
B. Performance Standards:
Prepares list of needed materials to start the project
C. Learning Competencies/ Objectives
Applies knowledge and skills and develops one’s interest in animal/fish raising

II. Content
Practice marketing strategy for animals/fish raised

III. Learning Resources

A References
-Curriculum Guide for Grade VI-Agriculture Internet, Wikipedia TLE6AG0i-13
-Additional Materials from Learning Resource (LR) portal

IV. Procedure:
A. Before the Lesson
1. Unlocking of Difficulty
Swine- a pig
Hog - Any animal belonging to the Suidae family of mammals, especially the pig,
the warthog, and the boar.

2. Review
Identify the following orchard layouts.
 3. Motivation

Show the following pictures.

1. What can you say about the pictures?

2. Can you tell where it came from?
3. Can these products help a family in their everyday living?

B. During the Lesson

1. Presentation

A. Present through powerpoint the different kinds of hogs. Hog meat is one of the popular meats in
the market. Filipinos are heavy consumers of this protein-rich food.

Explain each breed. Show Pictures.

B. Feeding Swine

Swine at different age levels require different feed types to be given two to three times per day. These are the following:
Starter Mash- This is given to two to eight week old piglets.
Growing mash- This is given to two to six month old piglets.
Fattening mash- This is given to ten month old piglets until they are ready for slaughtering.
Alternative food like camote tops, kangkong, papaya leaves may also be given to swine from time to time.
 Needed materials to start the project

Requirements for hog raising

•Pigpen. This must have adequate space for the pig to move around freely. There must be trough for feeds and water. The
roofing is made of galvanized sheets.The floor is slightly sloping to the draining area to prevent urine and manure from
accumulating. A pit is provided for dumping of hog waste.

•Piglet. This must be carefully selected. Ckeck skin, legs, feet and nails, as well as breed and size. Also choose those that
have been vaccinated with anti-cholera, anti-anemia, and immunization from other diseases.

•Food. There are many kinds containing various ingredients and nutrients. Avoid giving spoiled food for this can cause
diseases which can be transmitted to humans.

Care. One must ensure that the pigs do not contact any diseases. Proper care includes keeping them in pigpens,
maintaining cleanliness in their spaces, bathing them everyday, and consulting a veterinarian when necessary.

C. Video Presentation

Agrilink Video on How to raise swine/hogs

Particularly, in livestock raising, you consider not only the animals to be raised but also their dwelling, food, water supply,
and many other things.

Planning and preparing to raise animals must be given ample time and careful thought. To achieve your set goals in
livestock raising, be mindful of minute details.

Here are some suggestions to make the right decisions.

• Attend seminars sponsored by government agencies.

• Read journals or magazines on livestock raising.

• Interview persons authority or experts on animal raising.

• Have enough capital or budget for the venture.

• Decide on what animal to raise.

• Determine the proper location or space for the chosen animals.

• Ascertain sufficient food supply for the animals.

• Look into the water system of the place.

• Check manpower.
 D. Discussion

1. What is the most common breed you usually see in the market?

2. What do you think is the most easiest variety to raise?

3. Describe the different breeds of swine.

4. What are the guidelines in swine/hog raising?

5. Is there any potential income in venturing in this kind of business?

E. Generalization

Let the students answer the questions:

1. What are the factors to consider in animal (hogs/swine) project?

2. What are the different breeds of hog?
3. What are the factors to consider in raising swine/hog?

F. After the Lesson

Group Activity

Group Activity rules:

1.Go to your respective places quitely.

2. Only leaders will come infront and get the task and materials.

3. Work quitely.

4. Cooperate with your group.

5. Go back to your seats quietly as soon as the task is done and leaders will post their work on the
board.
 Group Tasks

Group 1 Give 5 suggestions or things to do before venturing in a hog project

Group 2 Give 5 breeds of popular pigs in the agriculture market.

Group 3 Give three samples of feeds. Explain each.

Group 4 What are the needed materials for hog raising?

V. Evaluation

True or False

1. ______ In choosing a piglet , it must be carefully selected. Check skin, legs, feet and nails, as well as
breed and size. Also choose those that have been vaccinated with anti-cholera, anti-anemia, and
immunization from other diseases.
2. ______ Hog raising is a profitable business nowadays due to its market demand for pork dishes.
3. _______There are only two breeds of hogs in the Philippines.
4. _______ In raising a hog project, one must consider the area or location for the pig pen.
5. _______ Attending seminars sponsored by the government is helpful when raising a hog project

VI. Assignment:
Research some facts on goat raising. You can google, youtube or read on some reference books.
Group Tasks
Group 1 Give 5 suggestions or things to do before
venturing in a hog project
_______________________________________________
Group 2 Give 5 breeds of popular pigs in the
agriculture market.
_______________________________________________
Group 3 Give three samples of feeds. Explain each.
_______________________________________________
Group 4 What are the needed materials for hog
raising?
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