18 October 2005
Measures up to support local livestock industry
LINGAYEN – Governor Victor E. Agbayani has given the go-signal for the implementation of various measures intended to revitalize the local livestock industry to boost the province’s food security program.
Dr. Benedicto Perez, provincial veterinarian, said the governor has approved the construction of a breeding station inside the expansive provincial nursery in barangay Tebag, Sta. Barbara to serve livestock raisers in central Pangasinan.
Also programmed is the upgrading of breeding stations in Alaminos City, Natividad and Dasol towns.
“We are also setting aside counterpart funds for a stronger disease control program to he implemented in partnership with the Bureau of Animal Industry and the local government units,” Perez said.
He said his office has trained five more persons on artificial insemination and they will be fielded all over the province to assist livestock raisers in improving their stocks, he said.
Dr. Arnold Igos, veterinary I, said the province’s vaccination and deworming activities are ongoing coupled with the distribution of materials intended to further improve the cattle and swine stocks.
Dr. Benedicto Perez, provincial veterinarian, said the governor has approved the construction of a breeding station inside the expansive provincial nursery in barangay Tebag, Sta. Barbara to serve livestock raisers in central Pangasinan.
Also programmed is the upgrading of breeding stations in Alaminos City, Natividad and Dasol towns.
“We are also setting aside counterpart funds for a stronger disease control program to he implemented in partnership with the Bureau of Animal Industry and the local government units,” Perez said.
He said his office has trained five more persons on artificial insemination and they will be fielded all over the province to assist livestock raisers in improving their stocks, he said.
Dr. Arnold Igos, veterinary I, said the province’s vaccination and deworming activities are ongoing coupled with the distribution of materials intended to further improve the cattle and swine stocks.
