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 […]
PCC forges partnership with Meijo University on nutritional development among ruminants
Provision of optimum nutrition is essential to the growth of animal. To female animals, particularly, nutrition is imperative to boost their reproductive capacity. On the basis of this guiding principle, the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) welcomed a partnership with the Laboratory of Plant and Animal Science Experimental Farm in Meijo University in Japan through the […]
PCC partners with Japan and Korea to address animal health and quality livestock products in the country
PCC strengthens its collaborative efforts by signing a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Consortium for Japanese Veterinary Medicinal Products Manufacturers (CJVM) and Korea Institute for Animal Products Quality Evaluation (KAPE) yesterday. The two MOAs aim to of enhance the quality of animal products through technology exchange and regulate the veterinary medicinal products in the […]
Rural broadcasters convene for better appreciation of biotechnology
A joint undertaking of the Philippine Federation of Rural Broadcasters (PFRB) and the Biotechnology Program Office of the Department of Agriculture which aimed to give countryside communicators a better understanding of the concepts and applications of biotechnology was held at the PCC headquarters last November 14-16. Some 60 rural program hosts and announcers from government, […]
Milka Krem opens to the public, offers fresh and natural buffalo milk-based dairy products
PCC recently opened a door of opportunities to dairy farmers thru the launching of a market venue called “Milka Krem” for their milk produce. This is where the milk produce from the dairy cooperatives will be sold after being processed at the state-of the-art central milk collecting and processing facility. Essentially, the Milka Krem is […]