PCC joins ‘2015-World-Food-Day’ celebration
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PCC trains 15 individuals to pilot FLS-DBP project
A group comprising 15 individuals recently underwent a three-week training preparatory to the piloting of a study titled “Farmer Livestock School on Dairy Buffalo Production (FLS-DBP)”, which is part of a three-year research project of the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC). Those who completed the training were six dairy farmers, one village-based artificial insemination technician (VBAIT), […]
PCC study to improve production efficiency, rate of genetic gain among buffaloes underway
The Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) is undertaking a new research study aimed at improving the production efficiency of buffaloes and the rate of genetic gain of the animals through the use of genomic information in breeding and selection. This was revealed by Dr. Ester Flores, head of PCC’s genetic improvement program (GIP) unit and lead […]
Multiplier Dairy Farms: Multiplying dairy buffalo-based opportunities
The continuing efforts of the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) to encourage Filipino farmers to venture into carabao-raising and carabao-based enterprises, has given rise to a new kind of partnership with private entrepreneurs who have the capacity and willingness to help pursue the goals of the agency. Such partnership is manifested in the Dairy Buffalo Multiplier […]
PCC veterinarians, animal health coordinators undergo training course on retooling
Continuous training of veterinarians is one of the strategies to further develop their knowledge and skills in the early diagnosis of disease and proper management of sick animals. This is one of the primary reasons behind the conduct of a training course on retooling of veterinarians and animal health coordinators of the Philippine Carabao Center […]
PCC scientist honored in 64th PHILAAST annual convention
Dr. Claro N. Mingala, scientist II at the biosafety and environment unit of the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC), was bestowed the Gregorio Y. Zara award-applied science research category for being an outstanding veterinary practitioner in veterinary research during the International Conference on Science & Technology (S&T) Education and 64th Annual Convention of the Philippine Association […]
Proper pasture management plays vital role in Higher productivity, profitability of buffaloes
Pasture managers consider feeding of sufficient forage for livestock, specifically dairy buffaloes, as an important factor in attaining healthier and good-performing animals. They correctly discern that implementing good pasture management and grazing principles increase forage quality and yield, provide a more wholesome place for the grazing of buffaloes and improve their performance. They also know […]
PCC strengthens link with LGUs, PVO in N.E. to achieve 2-M liters milk harvest by 2016
Starting October, various local government units (LGUs) in Nueva Ecija, in coordination with the provincial veterinary office (PVO), are expected to gather, consolidate and submit reports regarding the total herd inventory of native, crossbred and purebred carabaos in their respective towns to the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC). This was the main outcome of an integration […]
GMA News TV show ‘Byahe ni Drew’ to feature PCC
