PCC engages international scientists to intensify livestock biotechnology efforts
Two internationally renowned scientists were recently engaged by the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) for technical consultancy in PCC’s livestock reproductive biotechnology program and other related research collaborations. The scientists were Dr. Masashige Kuwayama and Dr. Xiuchun Cindy Tian. Dr. Masashige Kuwayama is the chief executive officer of the Reproductive-Support Medical Research Center and the director […]
PCC Joins SCM 11th Charter Anniversary Celebration
PCC AT A GLANCE. A view of the Philippine Carabao Center’s (PCC) float entry in the recently concluded “Best Float” competition, which is one of the highlights of the weeklong 11th Charter Anniversary Celebration of the Science City of Muñoz (SCM), December 5-9. The PCC float displayed a life-sized photo of a family who is […]
Livestock stakeholders in Region 2 tackle opportunities for expanded business
Following the declaration of the International des Epizooties (OIE), or the World Organization for Animal Health, that the Philippines has already been declared as foot and mouth disease (FMD)-free, the Philippine Society of Animal Science-Cagayan Valley Chapter (PSAS-CV), Region 2, organized the Livestock and Poultry Seminar at the Crown Pavillion in Tuguegarao City last November […]
PCC takes stride on the possible use of sexed semen for buffalo R&D
After several advances in livestock biotechnology undertakings, the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) strides to yet another research endeavor—the use of sexed semen or sperm-sexing technique in buffalo. Sperm-sexing makes gender selection possible, that is, produce an offspring of the desired sex following artificial insemination or in vitro fertilization. The research will be carried out by […]