LIVESTOCK

Objectives
To modernize and re-structure the production and post-production system in order to provide nutritious, safe, accessible and convenient products to the local consumers.

PRODUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES

Artificial Insemination Program
Improve the production and reproductive potentials of the local herd through introduction of superior genetic materials.

Forage Development Program
Philippine Native Animal Development (PNAD) Program
- Develop and implement programs for conservation and utilization of native genetics.

Animal Health Program (Vaccination and Deworming)
- Disease Prevention, Control and Eradication of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), Avian Influenza (AI) and Rabies
- Prevention of Other Economically Important Diseases (Hemosepticemia, Surra, Hog Cholera, New Castle’s Disease (NCD), and Fasciolosis)

Livelihood Assistance Program
- Animal Distribution

Production Support Facilities
- Regional Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory
- Regional Feeds Analysis Laboratory

EXTENSION SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND TRAINING SERVICES

Trainings
- Meat Processing
- Animal Waste Management and Utilization (Biogas)

Agricultural and Fishery Equipment and Facilities Support Services
- Construction/ Rehab/ Upgrading of Biogas Units

Focal Persons

1. Dr. Victorino Z. Guillermo - Philippine Native Animal Development (PNAD) Program
2. Annabell B. Madrazo - Small Ruminants Production (Goat and Sheep), Multiplier Poultry
(Chicken and Ducks)
3. Joselito L. Morales - Artificial Insemination, Livelihood Assistance Program
4. Julgacion T. Rubio - Animal Waste Management and Utilization (Biogas) and Meat Processing
5. Dr. Josephine J. Datoy - Regional Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory
6. Ma. Gemma S. Genaldo - Regional Feeds Analysis Laboratory
7. Dr. France Q. Jalao - Animal Health Program