Agencies gear up for GM animals through regulatory training
In 2017, a breed of fast-growing Atlantic salmon became the first genetically modified (GM) animal to be sold to Canadian consumers. It is also the first transgenic animal to be approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for human consumption after 25 years of regulatory lobbying. The said fish, a variety of Atlantic […]
Papua New Guinea ministers visit PCC for possible partnership in agri-development in their country
Annual ‘Gatas ng Kalabaw Festival’ attests strong ties among farmers, public, others
“The continuous celebration of ‘Gatas ng Kalabaw Festival’ is an indication of our active partnership, collaboration, and unity.” This was emphasized by PCC Executive Director Dr. Arnel N. Del Barrio in his message during the celebration of the 12th Gatas ng Kalabaw Festival held last May 9 in Talavera, Nueva Ecija. He added that the […]
PCC conducts another round of facilitator’s workshop on Farmer Livestock School
Twenty-five participants completed an 11-day learning event for facilitators under the Farmer Livestock School on Dairy Buffalo Production (FLS-DBP) project conducted by the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) last April 16-30, 2018. Eight of them were PCC regional centers’ staff members, seven were Local Government Unit officials, and 10 were progressive farmers from South and North […]
PCC’s “Silver Fun Run” makes runners feeling #GreatToInspire for a noble cause
PCC finds creative ways to help grassroots communities through its programs. As part of the PCC Silver Anniversary celebration, a “Silver Fun Run” was held with the aim of generating funds for a beneficiary of a feeding project that is still about to be chosen within Nueva Ecija. Organized by the PCC Employees Association (PCCEA), […]
PCC-NDA sponsored activity Dairy safety regulations revised, clarified in a Public Forum
Based on the issues raised by the individuals involved in dairy production, certain provisions of the regulations have been revised. Also, issues related to the regulations were clarified for the better understanding of the stakeholders. A public consultation was held by the National Dairy Authority in partnership with the Philippine Carabao Center last March 8 […]
PCC celebrates 25 years of continuous ‘great sharing’
Bearing the theme “Great to Share and Celebrate”, the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) has set the stage for the month-long celebration of its silver anniversary starting March 1, with its three-day grand affair on March 25-27. Each section and division of PCC’s national headquarters and genepool, including its regional centers, will host weekly activities in […]
Experts from SEA talk about surra in PCC-hosted int’l confab
Experts from different Southeast Asian countries shared their knowledge and expertise in combatting surra during a five-day international conference and training workshop hosted by the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) at its national headquarters and genepool in the Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija. Titled, “Trypanosomes and their vectors in animals and humans in Southeast Asia […]
Value chain importance in carabao industry cited in PCC’s 3rd National Carabao Conference
Value chain analysis (VCA) of the carabao industry is crucial to understand relationships, different key players, markets, opportunities, as well as the constraints in the production and competitiveness of small-hold farmers. This was emphasized by Dr. Arnel N. Del Barrio, executive director of the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC), in his industry report during the Third […]
Unspeaking ‘Leonora’ gets accolade in PCC National Carabao Conference
She was 30 kilometers away, unaware of the explosion of accolades by at least 500 farmers and other stakeholders gathered at the Philippine Carabao Center National Headquarters and Gene Pool in the Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija on November 27. But thru photos and written description about her, the audience got to regard her, […]