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OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE PHILIPPINE SOCIETY OF ANIMAL SCIENCE VOL. 52 QTR. 1 MAR 2015

THREE-PEAT! WHAT’S INSIDE 04 Writeshop Participants Writeshop. Writeshop. Writeshop. 07 Outreach Program at Rosario, Batangas 08 Regional Animal Industry Issues 09 52nd PSAS Scientific Seminar and Three Writeshops were conducted in the first quarter of 2015 by the Philippine Annual Convention Schedule Society of Animal Science writeshop team. In essence, they were all the same 10 2015 PSAS Lecture Series and yet… not. The goal of helping fellow researchers in writing articles for 11 Message from the PSAS President publication in refereed scientific journals was, and still is, unwavering.

The first one, entitled “Writeshop on Research Proposal Preparation and Writing Scientific Articles for Publication and Policy Forum” was held at Solibao Hall, Northern Philippine Root Crop Research and Training Center (NPRCRTC), Benguet State University, La Trinidad, Benguet last 21-23 January 2015. This activity was hosted by Benguet State University, represented by the CVM Dean Criselda S. Battad; and jointly organized by the National Research Council of the Philippines-Division of Veterinary Medicine (NRCP-Div. XIII), Livestock EDITORIAL BOARD Editor-in-Chief Biotechnology Center (LBC) and PSAS. On top of the primary goal as mentioned Marianne Leila S. Flores ([email protected]) above, this 3-day activity was held to assist and help our researchers in Documentation Rio John T. Ducusin Contributors THREE-PEAT!/ to page 2 Rio John T. Ducusin, Marco F. Reyes and Karlo Romano B. Gicana Layout Artist Edwin Robert A. Cortes THREE-PEAT!/ from page 1 preparing research proposals (Photo 1). Discussion of the promotion, monitoring and implementation of high quality research evidence was also done during the Policy Forum. Sixty-six researchers from all over the country (Photo 3) converged to listen to Dr. Eric C. Palacpac, Dr. Claro N. Mingala (of LBC), Dr. Mildred A. Padilla (of NRCP-Div XIII, and former PSAS President) and Dr. Jezie A. Acorda for the various topics and discussions (Photo 2).

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For the second writeshop, “Writeshop on Writing Articles for 4 Publications”, the team travelled further north – to Aparri, Cagayan! Dr. Jose Guzman (CSU Vice President for Research and Development, Extension and Training) and Dr. Eunice Layugan (Campus Executive Officer, CSU-Aparri) were on hand to welcome the participants and PSAS team. The writeshop was held at the CRRM Building, CSU Aparri Campus on 6-7 March 2015. All 34 participants (Photo 6) were faculty members and researchers from different campuses of the said university. They witnessed the first formal use of the campus’ newly acquired interactive whiteboard (Photo 5) for the duration of the writeshop. It made the job of Dr. Jezie A. Acorda easier when he, again, unselfishly shared his knowledge on the Veterinary and Animal Science and the Philippine Journal of intricacies of writing scientific articles. To serve as reference Veterinary Medicine were donated and officially turned over to for the participants and also to add to the library of the CSU, Dr. Guzman (Photo 4) during the Writeshop. at least a dozen different issues of the Philippine Journal of

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Then, the third writeshop was conducted at the Philippine Carabao Center National Headquarters and Gene Pool, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, in time for the PCC’s anniversary month’s celebration. The PCC-PSAS Writeshop on Writing Scientific Articles for Journal Publication was held last 19-20 March. Dr. Jezie was the sole lecturer to the 29 participants, who are mostly PCC employees (Photo 7).

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As PSAS, under the active leadership of Dr. Jezie, fjords on with her various projects, it is the fervent hope that somehow, somewhere, fellow scientists and researchers – primarily PSAS members, but not necessarily so, are taught writing skills that they can use to spread the fruits of their work and results of their researches in order to uplift themselves, their community, the industry and contribute to national progress. (LS Flores)

PSAS Dispatch March 2015 3 Writeshop Participants

Participants of the NRCP-LBC-PSAS-BSU Writeshop, La Trinidad, Benguet, 21-23 January 2015

Acayan Charlotte I ASCOT Amatorio Marietta Q CVM, Benguet State University (BSU) Arida Karla Jessica J Central Luzon State University (CLSU) Atinyao Marlene B CA-Dept of Animal Science (DAS), BSU Balagan Errol Jay Y CLSU Balcita Zaida B MPSPC Balingit Kae Ann Marie P ASIST Ballog Stephen S CVM, BSU Batara Don Carlo Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) Battad Criselda S CVM, BSU Bawayan II Joey T BSU Beltran Ma. Asuncion G Tarlac State University (formerly TCA) (TSU) Bulalin Stephen P ASC Cadoy Jessica M Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU) Calderon Gil G CVM, BSU Cardenio Paul A CLSU Carlos Rodolfo CLSU Choresca Sr Casiano H Fisheries Biotechnology Center (FBC) Ciano Edlyn Mae n CVM, BSU Codiam Sharmaine D Kalinga Apayao State College (KASC) De Vera, Maureen Theresa P CVM, BSU Diego Ruth C CVM, BSU Dumapis Richard P CVM, BSU Estudillo Sinamar E TSU Fernando Sheryl I UPAO, BSU Gaerlan Karen B CVM, BSU Garcia Mary Arnel D CA-Dept of Animal Science, BSU Gilo Johnny Laurence S NVSU Icalia Peter James C MMSU Lacaben Gina L MPSPC Lumerio Diadem HARRDEC, BSU Magwilang Epiphania B MPSPC Mahinay Gilda M CVM, University of Eastern Philippines (UEP) Mariñas Beatriz A ISPSC Matso Nover M ASIST Mendoza Ana B CVM, BSU Nagrampa Monaliz M CVM, BSU Obedencio Jr Jose M CVM, Central Mindanao University (CMU) Oclos Ma. Theresa T FBC Ora Marilyn R ASCOT Pabilin Jun Jun NVSU Pacsi Randy Q CVM, BSU Padiernos Ryan Bismark C Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) Pagbilao Dorothy P NVSU Peralta Marites U ISPSC Peralta Matt Daniel B PCC

4 Philippine Society of Animal Science Perez Zandro O CTU Po-or Karyl A MPSPC Quilang Arthur T CVM, BSU Rafael Ronalie B CLSU Randoc Mark P CVM, BSU Rigos Lucia M CLSU Runas Jocelyn M CVM, BSU Simborio Luzviminda T CVM, CMU Tabon Genevieve R CA-DAS, BSU Talle Maxfrancis G Southwestern University (SWU) Tan Gorgonia B CVM, UEP Tandoc Mark P ? Torio Haidee E NVSU Torres Liberty G NVSU Venturina Virginia M CLSU Villarama Regina C TSU Vincoy Mary Rose B Provincial Veterinarian’s Office – Cebu Walsiyen Myrna B CA-DAS, BSU Yago Jonar I NVSU Ybanez Adrian SWU

Participants of the CSU-Aparri Campus-PSAS Writeshop, Aparri, Cagayan, 6-7 March 2015

Agsawa Remedios R CSU - Andrews Campus Alegado Jaypee G CSU - Andrews Campus Alicay CalixtoB CSU - Aparri Campus Amog Loryn G CSU - Aparri Campus Ariniego Alteya M CSU - Aparri Campus Baculi Marlene A CSU - Carig Campus Baliuag Neil Nemesio A CSU - Piat Campus Ballad Delilah O CSU - Andrews Campus Baricaua Rosalie T CSU - Carig Campus Calanoga Maricris D CSU - Aparri Campus Casauay Ricardo B CSU - Piat Campus Collado Ronel A CSU - Lal-lo Campus Conrado Vilma D CSU - Carig,Campus Constantino Edna G CSU - Andrews Campus Cortez Janilete R CSU - Lasam Campus Daluddung Eunice S CSU - Aparri Campus Doniego Nancy E CSU - Aparri Campus Guzman Jose D CSU - Andrews Campus Javier Billy S CSU - Aparri Campus Lacuesta Cindy M CSU - Calayan Island Campus Lanojan EmeritoA CSU - Aparri Campus Magulod Gilbert Jr. C CSU - Lasam Campus Manuel Edenjoy A CSU - Lal-lo Campus Matipo Susan R CSU - Sanchez Campus Molina Lenimfa P CSU- Aparri Campus

PSAS Dispatch March 2015 5 Omotoy Jay F CSU-Gonzaga Campus Pasion Jeff C CSU Andrews Campus Quebral Dolores C CSU - Lasam Campus Ramirez Roxanne Sabrina C CSU-Andrews Campus Tagumasi Romel L CSU Andrews Campus Torio Erwin C CSU - Carig Campus Tuliao Jinky Marie L CSU-Andrews Campus Umengan Mary Jane T CSU-Andrews Campus Viloria William M CSU-Aparri Campus

Participants of the PCC-PSAS Writeshop, Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, 19-20 March 2015

Arevalo, Cesar C PCC at MMSU (Mariano Marcos State University) Balbin, Michelle M PCC-Office of the Executive Director (OED) Belotindos, Lawrence P PCC-OED Dabalos, Catherine P PCC at MMSU Dayanan, Saturnino T PCC at La Carlota Stock Farm (LCSF) Florendo, Perla dC PCC at CLSU (Central Luzon State University) Labindao, Renelyn M PCC at CLSU Lopez, Ivy F M PCC-Visayas State University (VSU) Malicad, Florencio Jr. T PCC at MMSU Manalaysay, Jessica G PCC-OED Maylem, Excel Rio S PCC-OED Miguel, Michelle A PCC-OED Orjalisa, Raquel N PCC at Ubay Stock Farm (USF) Padiernos, Ryan Bismark C PCC-OED Paynaganan, Renlyn Ivy dG NIMBB-UP Diliman Pinera, Rovina R PCC at Cagayan State University (CSU) Ramos, Sonny C PCC-OED Royo, Johnson Jr. T PCC at VSU Saludes, Thelma A PCC at UPLB (University of the Philippines Los Baños) Santos, Jeffrey P PCC-OED Tadeo, Roseline dC PCC-OED Tandang, Abraham G PCC at UPLB Tapdasan, Emerson P PCC at USF Turaja, Kimberly I B PCC at DMMMSU (Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State U) Uy, Mary Rose dL PCC-OED Villamor, Lilian P PCC-OED Wandagan, Maximo B PCC at CSU

6 Philippine Society of Animal Science OUTREACH PROGRAM at ROSARIO, BATANGAS

Last February 13, the PSAS did a two-part Outreach Program at doing it like this, it was hoped that there was a better coverage Rosario, Batangas. and cooperation from the pet owners. This vaccination drive is to support the government’s efforts to prevent the spread The first part was a Training Program on Poultry and Livestock of rabies, a fatal zoonotic viral disease of mammals. It is Production for farmers. This was conducted at the Office for considered as one of the public health problems in the country, Agricultural Services, Rosario, Batangas where Hon. Mayor resulting to 200 to 300 deaths in a year. This virus is primarily Manuel B. Alvarez and Municipal Agriculturist Dr. Pablita L. transmitted by bites of infected animals. Quizon welcomed everyone to the event. Dr. Rio John “RJ” T. Ducusin shared his knowledge on Advances in Health The Rosario residents accepted the teams with a warm welcome Management, Dr. Ma. Mercedes “Mercy” C. Buyoc did a lecture and attended to their needs (water, food and transportation). about Animal Nutrition, while Mr. Jose “Joe” C. Canaria talked One can’t help but notice how organized the activity was. about Climate-Smart Feed Budgeting, and the Breeding There were even barangay officials who helped with restraint Management of Dairy Buffaloes (Photo 8). and crowd control. A total of 779 dogs and cats from the eight barangays were vaccinated that day, a good start for Rosario’s Meanwhile, the second part of the Outreach Program – the annual vaccination drive. anti-rabies vaccination drive and a campaign on responsible pet ownership – was on-going in eight of the 48 barangays of The lunch for the whole team, including the training the Municipality (Barangays Bagong Pook, Itlugan, Maalas-As, participants and hosts, was provided by Vision 2000 Feedmills, Poblacion A, C, D, Namunga and Masaya). The UP College of Inc. (MF Reyes) Veterinary Medicine and some private veterinary practitioners (Photo 9 and 10) from the area helped out by providing 8 additional man-power. A total of eight veterinarians and 13 clinicians (see attached list) simultaneously went house-to- house in the said Barangays to vaccinate dogs and cats. By

Volunteers to the Anti-Rabies Vaccination Drive, Rosario, Batangas (13 February 2015) from CVM, UPLB Dr. Marco F. Reyes Dr. Rey B. Oronan Dr. Yasmin Francesca S. Tan 9 Rosa Angela R. Rodriguez Renee Genies B. Ngan Aidann Karlo R. Rabino Joyce Ann L. Chan Diana Felice G. Alfonso Janelle G. Adao Gianne May R. Gagan Kier Jason P. Fernandez Desiderio Rei D. Macusi III Cherrie Ann F. Salazar Abbegaile B. Caceres 10 Prisna Dixit Kristiana Jil Meg U. de Castro Private Veterinary Practitioners from Batangas Dr. Ana Maria G. Amparo Dr. April May L. Arcamo Gentica Dr. Julius Ray A. Santos Dr. Ina Escamillas-Macasaet Dr. Annie Lajarca

PSAS Dispatch March 2015 7 Forum

Regional Animal Industry Issues

A smooth-sailing ASEAN 2015 Integration for the animal • inadequate extension delivery system; industry? Think again. • no code of technical practice to protect local professions; • low number of enrollees in agricultural courses; A committee, composed of Drs. Mafeo B. Bejo and Rio John T. • low income of professional and non-professional Ducusin, was formed to look into the results of the Regional agriculturists; Animal Industry Forum for ASEAN 2015 Integration held during • heavy reliance on backyard raising; the 51st PSAS Annual Convention at Cagayan de Oro City on • lack of strength of smallholder-farmers; and 21-25 October 2014. It may be recalled that in this forum, the • no identification of the weaknesses in production of other delegates were divided into four groups or “regions.” The forum ASEAN countries. aimed to identify the problems confronting animal scientists and veterinarians in the different regions of the Philippines The Visayas Region enumerated the following concerns: and seek solutions to address these problems to enable our • lack of access to right/science-based information and animal industry to compete in the ASEAN region. transfer of technology to farmers and local government units; In Regions I, II and CAR, the participants identified the following • inadequate competency (or lack of continuous updating challenges: of competency) of researchers and concerned personnel • inadequate stocks for genetic improvement; in the LGU; • low quality of day-old chicks for broiler production; • vulnerability to market forces particularly on price of • inadequate facilities and equipment to be used for animal commodities; and research and production; • weak service facility to support the livestock and poultry • insubstantial nutrition management; production. • lack of awareness on Quality Control Measures implemented on production and processing; and deficient Indeed, there are many issues that have to be addressed with animal disease control. the ASEAN 2015 Integration.

On the other hand, participants from Regions III, IV-A, IV-B, V, The participants also presented a list of suggested solutions. NCR, and PSAS Bicol Chapter identified the following major The committee members, however, noted that most of these issues: suggestions could not be accomplished by PSAS. Therefore, • high production cost in the Philippines (highest in Asia); PSAS will formally inform the concerned government • monotonous crop production (need to diversify); agencies about the issues raised and the corresponding • lack of product marketing; suggested solutions; in turn, the respective government • technical smuggling; agencies are expected to make the appropriate actions as • insufficient quarantine; part of their mandates. These may include, among others, • lack of disease surveillance, prevention and monitoring; policy development, capability building, and information • no safety nets schemes in our rules of trade; dissemination. • free flow of goods may only result to flow-in of products e.g. meat residues; On our part, PSAS continues on doing her existing projects • spread of transboundary animal diseases and emerging such as writeshops, outreach program efforts, PJVAS, Dispatch diseases; and webpage that hopefully contribute in solving some of the • lack of animal slaughtering and meat processing above concerns. standards; • different levels of professional skills of individuals among To date, the Mindanao Region’s report has not been submitted the ASEAN countries; and it is expected that the highlights will be presented in the • sketchy certification levels and mechanisms for specific next issue of Dispatch. (RJ Ducusin) specialization and sub-specialization;

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THE PHILIPPINE SOCIETY OF ANIMAL SCIENCE

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52 PSAS Scientific Seminar

and Annual Convention

TELL A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS TO THE FRIEND STANDING AWARDS Please submit your nominations to Dr. Rosalina M. Lapitan ([email protected]) by 31 Aug:

• PSAS Distinguished SAVE Fellow • PSAS- BOUNTY THE • PSAS-INPHILCO AGRO-VENTURES DATE INC. Distinguished INC. Distinguished Researcher in Animal Scientist SEE Letters of nomination, completedAnimal nomination Science form and • PSAS-PHILCHEMA YOU supportingINC. Outstanding documents should •be PSASreceived-EQUALIVET by the Chair of the Committee on Standing AwardsINC. not Outstanding later than August THERE! 16, 2010Animal. Selection Nutritionist Guidelines and Nomination Form can Professional in be• downloadedPSAS-UNAHCO at www.psas -national.org or emailed uponOutstanding request. Young Animal Science Professional in Animal Extension

Science • PSAS-BAYER PHILS WEDNESDAY 21 October • PSAS-MERIAL Outstanding 1:00 – 5:00 pm Convention Registration PHILS. INC. Professional in Outstanding Teacher Animal Science 6:30 – 11;30 pm Welcome Dinner in Animal Science Community Service CALL FOR SCIENTIFIC PAPERS AND POSTERS THURSDAY 22 October Please submit to Dr. Rommel C. Sulabo by 1 July (competing) or 1 Aug (non-competing) 7:00 – 8:00 am Convention Registration ([email protected]) These will be categorized as: 8:00 – 8:30 am Opening of Exhibit

• Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry 8:30 – 9:30 am Opening Ceremony • Biotechnology (Reproduction, Health, Nutrition) • Breeding and Genetics 9:30 – 12:00 pm PLENARY SESSIONS • Diseases and Diagnostics • Medicine and Surgery 1:00 – 3:00 pm PSAS BUSINESS MEETING • Nutrition • Production and Processing 3:00 – 5:00 pm Animal Industry Issues Discussion • Socio-economics • Undergraduate thesis 6:30 pm Fellowship Night REGISTRATION FEES*

Life Member P 3,500.00 FRIDAY 23 October Regular Member P 3,800.00 8:00 – 12:00 pm SCIENTIFIC SEMINAR: Competing Category New Member P 4,100.00 Student P 2,400.00 1:00 - 3:00 pm SCIENTIFIC POSTER Judging Accompanying Guest P 2,200.00 SCIENTIFIC SEMINAR: Non-Competing Competing paper presenters Free Category *Excluding accommodations 3:00 – 5:00 pm INTRODUCTORY PRACTICAL COURSES Payments can be made to: The Philippine Society of Animal Science 6:00 – 10:00 pm Awarding and Closing Ceremonies bank accounts in either of the following:

SATURDAY 24 October Philippine National Bank UPLB SA No. 446-509923-8 Whole day Educational Tour (Own expense) May contact: Wilson (09154321114/ Land Bank of the Philippines UPLB 09217286165/ [email protected]) SA No. 1891-0494-43

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PSAS Dispatch March 2015 9 2015 PSAS Lecture Series

In the advent of ASEAN integration this year, the country is seeing a lot of undertakings to boost its readiness and competitiveness. This will provide better platform for local produce, services and manpower to establish niche markets within one of the fastest growing economic region in the world. In particular, the local agricultural sector can greatly benefit from this integration.

Improving competitiveness of farmers is a grass root approach to market involvement and development. However, this may be influenced by several factors like the availability of resources, standards, infrastructure and access to science- based technologies. The gap between technology and and competitiveness. Dr. Villar focused on the research knowledge transfer to farmer’s productivity is an important engagements and technology developments of PCAARRD and pillar to consider in ensuring competitiveness. how it is being transferred to farmers through local government units, academe and other stakeholders. He emphasized the Last 13th of March, the 2015 PSAS Lecture Series was held at need for a more integrated and strategic approach in research the UPLB’s Animal and Dairy Science Cluster’s Lecture Hall 2 to and technology development that can readily benefit the honor former Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and farmers and help achieve agricultural goals. Natural Resources Research and Development’s (PCAARRD) Executive Director, Dr. Patricio S. Faylon. This year’s topic, On the other hand, Dr. Resoso provided the current agricultural “Increasing Farmers’ Competitiveness through Science- performance of the country in relation to its regional peers. The based Initiatives”, is timely and was chosen to identify gaps, continuous need to improve diagnostic access and capabilities, obstacles and government initiatives within the livestock utilization of better genetics and nutrition are some of the sector. Also, it provided opportunities to harness scientific factors that can directly influence competitiveness. researches and knowledge-based systems to further improve farmers’ competitiveness. In his acceptance speech as 2015 PSAS Honoree, Dr. Faylon stressed the need of involvement of various stakeholders as we More than 70 participants, including students, faculty, PSAS move to better productivity amidst growing competition. True members and former PSAS officers, attended the lecture. to his lifelong commitment, he encouraged all stakeholders Dr. Edwin C. Villar of PCAARRD-DOST and Dr. Wilfredo P. to create an effective ecosystem of research collaboration to Resoso of the Philippine College of Swine Practitioners enhance sustainability and better integrate innovation and presented two perspectives in increasing farmers’ productivity science to promote economic opportunities. (KRB Gicana)

10 Philippine Society of Animal Science President’s Nook A Message from the PSAS President

To the Regional Chapters We Go!

Ever since I joined the PSAS, it has been my desire that the PSAS would grow together – the PSAS National together with its five Regional Chapters – Ilocos Chapter, Cagayan Valley Chapter, Bicol Chapter, Visayas Chapter and Mindanao Chapter. I know that this has also been the desire of my predecessors and they worked really hard towards this. However, to make this a reality, I believe we need to have both spirit and flesh.

For the spirit, we need to have that deep motivation to help one another, with the PSAS National leading the regional chapters. The ASEAN Economic integration, the CHED requirements for research and publication, the PRC provisions for Continuing Professional Development units, global competition and ASEAN University Network all should provide us with the impetus to help one another in raising the standards of animal science and veterinary medicine and the animal industry, in general, in the country. PSAS members, who are leaders in their different fields, should be encouraged to assist those who had inadequate training and expertise, particularly those in the provinces.

For the flesh, we need to have the proper structure to provide constant communication between the PSAS National and the Regional Chapters and to channel the experts to those in need. As a start, the PSAS Governing Council has appointed coordinators for the different Regional Chapters – Auditor Mafeo B. Bejo for the Ilocos Chapter, Council Member Rio John T. Ducusin for the Cagayan Valley Chapter, Council Member Jose C. Canaria for the Bicol Chapter, Vice-President Eric P. Palacpac for the Visayas Chapter and Council Member Marianne Leila S. Flores for the Mindanao Chapter. Through the coordinators, we hope that the Regional Chapters would be encouraged and strengthened and their activities be supported. Also, from this collaboration, we hope to see more members from the Regional Chapters being nominated for the different positions in future PSAS Governing Council. In addition to these, outreaches, lecture series and workshops are being planned to be conducted in the different Chapters. Also, the PSAS Governing Council will be supporting the PSAS Visayas Regional Chapter Convention to be held in July.

In Eze 34:26, the Lord says, “I will bless them and the places surrounding my hill. I will send down showers in season; there will be showers of blessing.” I pray that the Lord’s blessings will not only extend to the PSAS National and Regional Chapters but to all the Philippines and beyond.

Jezie

PSAS Dispatch March 2015 11 www.pjvas.org is now online!

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