The national Genetic Improvement Program (GIP) of PCC recently launched the 1st Northern Luzon Artificial Insemination (AI) Congress at Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) Training Center in Batac City, Ilocos Norte last September 5-7. Bearing the theme “Defining the Roles and Standards of an Artificial Insemination Technician in National Livestock Genetic Improvement and Enterprise,” the […]
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Buffalo Raisers of the Philippines learn PCC’s programs
An attempt to extend anew the benefits of Carabao Development Program (CDP) to local dairy farmers was done during the interaction meeting between Buffalo Raisers of the Philippines (BRP) and Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) last August 26. In his opening remarks, PCC acting executive director Dr. Arnel del Barrio, who also acts as co-administrator of […]
PCC Mindanao-based centers target Halal product certification
Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) regional units at Mindanao are set to conduct a study on product development targeting carabao-based products to be certified as Halal. PCC at Central Mindanao University director Dr. Lowell Paraguas explained during the inception meeting last August 30 the need of producing carabao-based products that are certified as Halal, which indicates […]
PCC at CMU confirms 16 newly trained AI technicians
PCC at Central Mindanao University (PCC-CMU) recently added 16 Artificial Insemination (AI) technicians to its roster of allies in the field when it comes to genetic improvement of carabaos. The batch, which was named “Sharp Shooters”, was trained at the PCC at CMU Regional Training Center on “Basic Training Course on Pregnancy Diagnosis and Artificial […]
PCC-PCAARRD collaborative projects undergo review for initial implementation
Additional equipment and upgrading of facilities necessary to implement the project: “Strengthening institutional capability to improve reproductive efficiency, milk quality and safety in water buffaloes” was discussed and agreed upon by collaborating partners PCAARRD and PCC in an inception meeting held at the PCC headquarters in the Science City of Muñoz last August 18. Said […]
PCC, McBride Corporation ink partnership on development, marketing of carabao’s milk products
PCC forged an agreement with McBride Corporation last August 12 to help develop and promote the local dairy industry by helping Filipino farmers achieve sustainability in dairy entrepreneurship. This will be made possible through assistance in the areas of research for development, product development and marketing of carabao’s milk products. Dr. Arnel N. Del Barrio, […]
Well-attended 10th Gatas ng Kalabaw Festival proves N.E’s valid claim as Dairy Capital of the Philippines
The 10th edition of Nueva Ecija’s annual “Gatas ng Kalabaw (Carabao’s Milk) Festival” was showcased anew last August 10 as the province continues to prove its unofficial claim as the “Dairy Capital of the Philippines”. With the San Jose City acting as host for the second time, this year’s celebration coincided with the City’s 47th […]
PCC, SEARCA increase farmers, CBED coordinators business literacy thru ‘BIZ Talk’ activity
Another “BIZ Talk’’ activity titled: “Value Chain Analysis (VCA) Team Business Talk: Business Workshop and Project Viability Analysis” was conducted at the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) National Headquarters and Gene Pool in Science City of Munoz, Nueva Ecija last August 3-5. “BIZ Talk”, an abbreviated form for Business Talk, is a series of activities conducted […]
PCC, partners launch school-based milk supplementation program
Children are said to be the hope of the nation. It is, therefore, relevant to say that providing for their better nutrition is a wise development investment for their future. As an immediate response to this cause, PCC and its local partners launched a 120-day milk supplementation program last July 29. Its partners are the […]