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 […]
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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 […]
Scientists, key industry players in buffalo development gatherfor the 10th WBC and 7th ABC in Thailand
All for the cause of water buffalo development, livestock scientists and other stakeholders in the buffalo industry across the world have gathered to discuss and exchange scientific knowledge on improving the buffalo for a myriad of economic and social benefits. With over 500 participants from 35 cooperating countries from across the globe, the 10th World […]
Early detection of hardware disease thru ultrasonographycan mitigate mortality in ruminants
Hardware disease (traumatic reticulitis) can now be properly addressed by PCC veterinarians and farm managers because of their additional technical know-how in using ultrasound technology. Dr. Nancy S. Abes, PCC’s Animal Health Coordinator, said hardware disease is the second leading cause of mortality, next to fascioliasis, among buffaloes and its early detection can mitigate occurrence […]
Celebrating partnerships in empowering dairy communities
In the livestock sector, the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) is hailed to be the leader in the national livestock biotechnology research and development program. Behind this mandate, PCC’s pillars and partners help steer the agency’s social responsibility in pushing for the success of the Carabao Development Program (CDP). On the occasion of its 20th anniversary […]
Japanese researchers present analysis on livestock infectious diseases
Analysis of infectious diseases in the livestock animals is the highlights of two research papers presented during the technical caucus held last March 1 at Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) National Headquarters and Gene Pool, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija. The research paper titled “Role of Inhibitory Molecules in Bovine Chronic Infectious Diseases and as […]
State-of-the-art facilities of PCC to cater to thousands more Filipino farmers
The newly built state-of-the-art facilities of the Philippine Carabao Center’s (PCC) national bull farm, semen processing center, and cryobanking are resulting in a more aggressive propagation of superior animals in the country and an enlivened buffalo-based industry. Through the 3-million US dollar grant-aid project provided by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) to PCC, these […]
KOICA-assisted project with PCC expected to boost NEFEDCCO’s milk collection
An improved milk processing system is expected to enhance the daily operation of the Nueva Ecija Federation of Dairy Carabaos Cooperative (NEFEDCCO) with the installation of new equipment under a project with PCC and the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). The project, with the technical assistance of Engr. Dal Sun Park, who is Korean Overseas […]
PCC highlights efforts in addressing climate change
As the lead agency for livestock biotechnology, the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) takes innovative actions to deliberately address climate change. These techniques were presented by Dr. Eric Palacpac, PCC National R&D coordinator, during the “Consultative Workshop on Mainstreaming Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Initiative in Agriculture (AMIA)” of the Department of Agriculture. In his presentation […]
