PCC pushes for development of carabao-based enterprise
The Philippine Carabao Center at West Visayas State University in Calinog Iloilo has pushed for the enhancement of carabao-based enterprise development in Western Visayas, according to the Department of Agriculture 6.
PCC-WVSU Director Arn Granada said they offer services such as carabao upgrading program, artificial insemination, bull loan program, technical assistance, enterprise establishment, and backyard-based diary production.
“These programs were anchored on Agri Pinoy livestock program aimed to increase productivity, provide alternative livelihood and develop carabao-based enterprise in order to maximize opportunities on raising carabao in the backyard level,” Granada said.
Granada also recognized the vital role of local government units, private sector, and the carabao raisers association of Iloilo for the successful implementation of PCC programs in the region.
The PCC at WVSU will provide one Bulgarian Murrah Buffalo under its bull loan program which aims to upgrade existing native carabaos. Available for individuals or LGUs, it requires that a 25 breedable female carabao must be present within a three-kilometer circumference or cluster of barangays for the bull to serve.
The PCC also provides artificial insemination (AI) training to farmers or LGUs, focusing on native upgrading program and for the establishment of AI center in their area.
The training will be conducted at Ubay Stock Farm in Bohol at a fee of P35,000, which will be shouldered by PCC while the individual or LGU will pay for transportation costs only.*
