11/03/2026
68 LIVESTOCK BENEFIT FROM OPV ANIMAL CLINIC AND TECHNO-UPDATING IN BATUAN
Batuan, Bohol - In response to the request of the Municipal Agriculture Office of the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Batuan, the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian (OPV) successfully conducted an Animal Clinic and Techno-Updating Activity on March 3, 2026, in Purok 2 and Purok 3 of Barangay Santa Cruz, Batuan, Bohol, benefitting local livestock farmers.
The activity aimed to improve livestock health and productivity by providing essential veterinary services and enhancing farmers' knowledge on effective livestock management. A Techno-Updating session on Artificial Insemination (Al) and proper animal conditioning was also conducted to strengthen the farmers' technical skills in livestock production.
During the activity, the veterinary team provided the following services:
Deworming
Vitamin Injections
Artificial Insemination
A total of 35 farmers participated in the activity and brought 68 livestock animals for veterinary care, composed of:
Cattle: 18 (Male: 2, Female: 16)
Goats: 10 (Male: 2, Female: 8)
Carabaos: 33 (Male: 10, Female: 23)
The activity was successfully carried out through the collaborative efforts of OPV Technicians and Staff, namely Christian Jake D. Nuรฑeza, Phillip Jessie Canencia, Sany Geh L. Paรฑa, John Cario D. Nuera, Dunelle B. Maitem and Aaron S. Palado.
Also assisting in the activity were OPV Interns Princess Jewel Piquero and Rainne Annika Arriesgado, Veterinary Medicine Students from South Western University.
Support was likewise extended by LGU Batuan Al Technicians, John Ronan Manubay and Gerald R. Cabug-os, under the leadership of Municipal Agriculturist, Mariflor Pagador, together with Alexander Casinillo from PCC-USF who served as PCC A.I. Technician.
This initiative reflects the continued commitment of OPV to support livestock farmers by strengthening animal health programs, improving livestock productivity, and promoting sustainable livestock development in the Province of Bohol.