SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEURS IN ANIMAL AND FISH RAISING

ROBERT PETINES
= From Cagayan Valley.
= In 1988, he was given a prestigious award as NATIONAL GAWAD SAKA AWARDEE as recognition for his effort.
= The fish industry also gave him the FISH FOR EVERY FILIPINO AWARD for his great contribution to the industry.
= The BUREAU OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC RESOURCES (BFAR) supported him when he adopted the “SEX-
REVERSED TILAPIA PRODUCTION” and because of this, he is now considered as the most successful tilapia raiser in his
region.

 OSCAR GARIN
= His profession as civil engineer did not stop him from going back to his original passion, that is raising
sows or fully-grown pigs in his backyard.
= In 1988, he started raising sows in a small piggery.
= Because of his dedication and hard work, his small piggery turned into a commercial hog farm with 500
sows.
= He named it OCTAGON FARM PRODUCT AND SUPPLY.
= He continued to raise other livestock animals like goats, cattle, sheep and even ventured into production
of poultry animals such as turkey, ducks and game fowl.
= Since he produces high quality breeder sows, he became a major supplier in Southern Ilo-Ilo supplying
30% of the pork from his farm.
= He transports the remaining 70% and sells them to Metro Manila Markets.

HOW TO PLAN RAISING A FOUR_LEGGED ANIMAL

RAISING A PIG

1. Constructing the pig pen

 Adequate shade and protection from extreme hot and cold temperature.
 The pen should always be secured and safe.
 All areas and structures of the pigpen must be sprayed with bleach mixture (1 part bleach to 4 parts
water) to kill bacteria to avoid the pigs from getting sick.
 Always keep the ground soft to enable the pigs to exercise freely.
 Provide clean and plenty supply of water.
2. STOCKING
 Stock the pig pen with one 8-10 kg or 1.5 month-old weanling.
3. FEEDING
 Pigs may be fed twice a day. Kangkong and other supplemental feeds may be given.
4. HARVESTING
 Sell the pigs after 4-5 months.

HOW TO PLAN RAISING A FISH

RAISING MILKFISH

1. Constructing the pond

 Should be constructed near a water source.
 The pond must be free from flooding.
 Construct a canal to divert excess manure into a compost pit.
 DIGGING BLADE OR SPADE = a tool that is firm and rigid tempered iron with a handle at one end and flat
spoon on the other hand.
 SLIDING BORAD = It is made of wood. It is needed and set in inclined position to help in the movement of
mud blocks from the excavation of the construction of the dike.
 WOODEN POST = From matured betel nut or trunks of anahaw tree is placed along the side of the bamboo
stakes to support both of the perimeter of the fishpond and the fence.
 BAMBOO = Used in building of the railings, stakes and battering rams.
 NYLON or POLYETHYLENE TWINE or ROPE #8 = used for tying the net to the railings of the bamboo.
 ANCHOR MATERIALS = composed of stone sinkers or bamboo pegs that are to secure the end of the
perimeter and the breaker nets as well.
  SYNTHETIC NETS = materials such as nylon, polyethylene and made of polyester.
2. STOCKING = Fingerlings are held in hapa nets for a while before placing them in the pond. Then the fingerlings
are transferred to the pond directly once they are ready for stocking.
3. FEEDING = May be done by hand or by dropping small amount into the pond. Refrain from overfeeding to avoid
water pollution.
= Fish farmers may give small pieces of supplementary food such as COPRA, RICE, SWEEPINGS, CORN, FISH
MEALS, LEFTOVERS and PIECES OF BREAD.
4. HARVESTING = Milkfish are caught by using a gill net.