The DA-Philippine Carabao Center (DA-PCC) recently held the second phase of its #OhmAIKalabaw! (OMK!) Campaign in Capiz, bringing the benefits of artificial insemination (AI) technology directly to carabao farmers and technicians. The campaign, which was conducted on October 29-30, 2024 reached communities in barangays Binuntucan, Pontevedra, and Mainit, Cuartero, aiming to increase farmers’ awareness on […]
The DA-Philippine Carabao Center (DA-PCC) marked Mental Health Awareness Month with activities promoting wellness and inclusivity on October 30, 2024, at its national headquarters in the Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija. Organized by the Human Resource Management Section, headed by Cecilia C. Abo, and the Management Systems Audit Office, led by Alvin David, the […]
The Cara-Aralan Farmers’ Field Day (FFD) held on October 23 in San Juan, Siquijor, became a platform for DA-PCC at La Carlota Stock Farm (DA-PCC at LCSF)-assisted champion farmers to share their inspiring journeys in carapreneurship, under the theme “Kwento at Kwenta ng Tagumpay.” Corazon Badie, a pioneering carapreneur from Cadiz City, Negros Occidental, opened […]
Four research and development papers from the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Carabao Center (DA-PCC) were recognized during the 61st Scientific Meeting and Annual Convention of the Philippine Society of Animal Science (PSAS) held on October 22-25 at the Acacia Hotel in Davao City. With the theme “Progressive and Food-secure for the Philippine Animal Industry,” this year’s […]
Despite the heavy rains brought about by Typhoon Kristine, the DA –Philippine Carabao Center at Central Luzon State University (DA-PCC at CLSU) conducted a ceremonial entrustment of 22 pregnant buffaloes, along with one calf, to the Mulawin Bata Irrigators Association, Inc. (MBIA) as part of the initiative facilitated by Sen. Cynthia A. Villar’s Dairy Herd […]
The DA-Philippine Carabao Center at Mariano Marcos State University (DA-PCC at MMSU) in partnership with the Suyo Multi Purpose Cooperative (SMPC) conducted a training workshop from October 14 to 18, 2024, focused on enhancing dairy farming skills among cooperative farmer members. With the theme “Anan-Nuang: Comprehensive Training Program on Dairy Buffalo Production and Management for […]
More than 90 farmers from different municipalities and cities in Bukidnon participated in the Cara-Aralan Farmers’ Field Day (FFD) on October 17 to advance their knowledge and skills in animal nutrition and feeding technologies. The FFD, structured as a concise version of the Farmer Field School initiated by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), focused […]
Research collaborators from various private and government agencies engaged in the livestock industry participated in a Consultative Meeting and Knowledge Sharing on Optimized Cryopreservation Protocols on Swine, Goat, and Cattle Semen at the National Livestock Cryobank facility of the DA-Philippine Carabao Center (DA-PCC) on October 14-16, 2024. Led by the Cryobank Section and supported by […]
A five-day course held from October 7-11, 2024, equipped laboratory staff of the Research and Development Division (RDD) and the Management Systems Audit Office with crucial auditing skills and foundational knowledge to support the agency’s pursuit of ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, ensuring excellence and high-quality laboratory practices. The ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation is critical for laboratories due […]
