Veterinary

Commercial poultry and piggery farms are being monitored and regulated in order to ensure that all are compliant to biosecurity standards, thus minimizing fly infestation and disease transmission.

The Office of the Provincial Veterinarian also serves as an animal clinic for companion animals (dogs and cats).

In order to help increase food animal population and to provide alternative sources of meat and protein, distribution of different species of food animals is being undertaken.

As part of the JAPOHR Project on rabies diagnosis, the office is performing screening test for rabies using the straw method of sample collection and ICT as diagnostic tool

Disinfection of backyard farms, slaughterhouses and LRMEs is one of the meat inspection services being offered by the office to ensure that establishments that handle meat products follow the food hygiene protocol.

ASF samples that were collected for disease investigation, disease surveillance and local shipment for slaughter were being screened/tested at the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian.

Disease investigation is necessary whenever there is a report of suspected occurrence of notifiable diseases such as rabies, avian influenza, african swine fever, foot and mouth disease and the like.

Inspection of meat establishments including meat stalls and meat shops is one of the meat inspection services being offered by the office to ensure that all meat products sold within the Province are fit for human consumption and meat sellers observe meat safety protocols.

Livelihood trainings/seminars provide knowledge and skills to interested individuals regarding animal production and other value-adding processes.

Neutering of pets is one of the rabies control and prevention measures being undertaken by the office.

Collection of samples is being done as part of disease investigation, disease surveillance and shipment requirements of pigs and poultry.

Quarterly monitoring of Community-based Enterprise Development Program under the Philippine Carabao Center.

Artificial insemination is being utilized in order to increase productivity of large ruminants while ensuring good genetic qualities for the offsprings.

One of the core activities of the office is to provide veterinary services to all food animals. Medical services include deworming, vaccination, vitamin administration, antimicrobial therapy, assistance during birth, etc.

Commercial poultry farms, specifically breeders (GP and PS) and layers, undergo accreditation every six (6) months.

Immunization of pets against rabies is one of the most effective and efficient way of controlling and preventing the spread of this fatal disease. The Office of the Provincial Veterinarian conducts house-to-house community activity.

Quarterly monitoring of Community-based Enterprise Development Program under the Philippine Carabao Center.

Provision of assistance to livestock and poultry raisers/traders and companion animal owners during transport of their pets, products and by-products. Government veterinarians may issue or concur veterinary health certificates.

The PG-ENRO can provide special waste collection service to institutional areas not included in its regular service areas.

Provision of assistance to livestock and poultry raisers/traders and companion animal owners during transport of their pets, products and by-products.