Technical staff members of the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) acquired additional knowledge on the molecular and statistical methods and approaches applied to animal selection and breeding thru the training-course they attended for over a month. The training was conducted at the Parco Tecnologico Padano in Italy from June 1 to July 7, 2013. Titled “Livestock […]
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Central milk plant staff train on production efficiency, good manufacturing practices
A two-day seminar on the Production Process Efficiency and Good Manufacturing Practices was held on June 28-29 at the Philippine Carabao Center�s (PCC) Central Milk Processing Plant. It was aimed at setting up a system for the operation of the dairy plant and for the improvement of its production efficiency and processes. Leonardo G. Gorospe, […]
Silage production training held for Lupao farmers
Thru the collaborative project of Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) and Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD), farmer-cooperators acquired another promising income-generating activity out of silage commercialization. A training in support of the Project titled “Commercialization of Grass/Forage Corn Silage for Dairy Buffaloes in Lupao through Technomart” was held on […]
Farmer’s training highlights the value and benefits of UTRS
Farmer-cooperators can now have a possible means of getting additional income and improved milk production performance among their buffaloes thru the preparation of Urea-Treated Rice Straw (UTRS). A training on the topic was held on June 4-5 at the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC), National Headquarters and Genepool, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija as part […]
MOA on dairy chain model formed up in Pangasinan
In an effort to further promote a profitable carabao-based enterprise among smallhold farmers in Eastern Pangasinan, the Philippine Carabao Center partnered with several organizations thru a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to showcase a complete dairy chain model for the province. The project titled “Complete Dairy Chain Model for Eastern Pangasinan,” demonstrates a chain of interdependent […]
Research on use of matured oocytes taken from slaughter-house wins award
A completed research study titled “Buffalo and Bovine Embryo Development from In-vitro Matured Oocytes Derived from Slaughter House through Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection Technique (ICSI)” won the best paper award in the recent R&D In-House Review of the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC). The study tackled the ICSI technique in facilitating the genetic improvement of livestock. It […]
PCC conducts R&D in-house review
True to its mandate as a premier research institution for livestock biotechnology, the Philippine Carabao Center showcases the results of its efforts on research and development (R&D) in this year’s PCC R&D in-house review from May 29 to 30. Focusing on the thematic areas on genetic improvement, animal health and nutrition, reproductive biotechnology, and socio-economic […]
Bull recipients undergo training at PCC
Farmer-trustees under the bull loan program of the Philippine Carabao Center in the National Impact Zone (NIZ) are now equipped with necessary skills and knowledge to properly manage the bulls that were entrusted to them. A first on NIZ, a bull management training was conducted to capacitate bull handlers on proper management and care of […]
PCC participates in World Buffalo Congress 2013
Dr. Flocerfida Aquino of the PCC Reproductive Biotechnology Unit receives a certificate of recognition from the organizers of this year’s WBC and ABC for winning 4th place for her poster entry on “In Vitro Embryo Production and Transfer of Bubaline Embryos Using Oocytes Derived from Transvaginal Ultrasound-Guided Follicular Aspiration.” [Photo by EPPalacpac] The PCC […]
