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April 1, 2024Meat, Livestock, and Fish Inspection Division of Davao City Veterinarian’s Office conducted a post meat establishment control monitoring last March 26, 2024 at Marfori yielded to the confiscation of approximately 160 kilos of pork in violation of RA 10536 (Meat Inspection Code of the Philippines) and City Ordinance #0291-17 Series of 2017.The said meat was disposed at Malagos condemn pit. Blotter was lodged at San Pedro Police station. Furthermore, 7 areas in Bankerohan were also monitored. [...] Read more...
March 11, 2024March 8, 2024 Davao City Veterinarian’s Office conducted a free castration event in Brgy. Tugbok Proper, Tugbok District, Davao City The event is part of promoting the benefits of NEUTERING to control the dog and cat population, and to prevent unwanted litter as part of the Intensified Rabies Control Program. The Davao City Veterinarian aims to strengthen the neutering service for the public. Every Tuesday and Thursday, free neutering is also available at our City Veterinary Clinic located on Ground Floor, City Hall Annex Building, Magallanes Street, Davao City. [...] Read more...
February 15, 2024Meat, Livestock and Fish Inspection Division conducted a food safety re-orientation seminar for butchers and meat transport vehicle drivers at BLMC Ma-a Slaughterhouse last January 25, 2024 with 112 participants, after which a post test was conducted to verify the participants learnings. [...] Read more...
February 15, 2024Meat, Livestock and Fish Inspection Division of Davao City Veterinarian’s Office conducted a post meat establishment control monitoring last on January 28 and Feb 9, 2024 which yield to the confiscation of 238.2 kilos of assorted pork meat and lechon and 319.1 kilos of assorted pork meat, lechon and native chicken, respectively, at Libby road, Talomo, Sta Ana, Sasa, Buhangin, and Cabantian. Police blotter was lodged. All confiscated meat were disposed at Brgy. Malagos’s condemn pit, City Pound Compound. This is in violation of RA 10536 (Meat Inspection Code of the Phil) and City Ordinance 158-05 series of 2005, as amended. Meanwhile on Feb 7, 2024, Fish Inspectors confiscated an illegally caught 4.8 kilos of fish and condemned 18.6 kilos of stale fish at Bankerohan Public Market. Unfit for human consumption and disposed in accordance with the existing laws. [...] Read more...
February 8, 2024The Animal Husbandry and Disease Control Division of Davao City Veterinarian’s Office conducted an Anti-Rabies with 5-in-1 vaccinations in different areas of Davao City. Vaccination of Anti-Rabies and 5in1 Vaccines in Davao City Overland Transport Terminal last Jan. 3, 2024 Vaccination of Anti-Rabies and 5in1 Vaccines in Davao City Overland Transport Terminal last Jan. 3, 2024 Anti-Rabies Vaccination in Sitio Lamondao in Brgy. Marilog Proper last January 8, 2024 Anti-Rabies Vaccination in Sitio Lamondao in Brgy. Marilog Proper last January 8, 2024 Anti-Rabies Vaccination in Sitio Lamondao in Brgy. Marilog Proper last January 8, 2024 Anti-Rabies Vaccination Brgy. Wangan January 9, 2024 Anti-Rabies Vaccination in Sitio Maligaya, Marilog, Davao City January 10, 2024 [...] Read more...
January 24, 2024January 11, 2024Davao City Veterinarian’s Office conducted a free castration event in Brgy. Matina Pangi of Talomo District. The event is part of promoting the benefits of NEUTERING to control the dog and cat population and prevent unwanted litter as part of the Intensified Rabies Control Program. The Davao City Veterinarian aims to strengthen the neutering service for the public. Every Tuesday and Thursday, free neutering is also available at our City Veterinary Clinic located on Ground Floor, City Hall Annex Building, Magallanes Street, Davao City. [...] Read more...
December 19, 2023December 6, 2023The Meat Inspectors of Meat, Livestock and Fish Inspection Division of Davao City Veterinarian’s Office conducted a Post Meat Establishment Control Monitoring last December 6, 2023, at Marfori Wet Market, Davao City resulting to the confiscation of 8.9 kilos of assorted primal parts of dressed chicken. The said confiscated meat were found to be unfit for human consumption and were condemned in accordance with law. [...] Read more...
December 14, 2023Davao City Animal Disease and Diagnostic Laboratory | December 14, 2023The Davao City Animal Disease and Diagnostic Laboratory under Research and Laboratory Division of Davao City Veterinarian’s Office conducted a monitoring, surveillance and blood sampling collection in Barangay Paradise Embac of Paquibato District, Davao City. The blood sampling collection is part of the monitoring and surveillance for ASF. [...] Read more...
November 21, 2023Davao City Animal Disease and Diagnostic Laboratory | November 16, 2023 The Davao City Animal Disease and Diagnostic Laboratory under Research and Laboratory Division of Davao City Veterinarian’s Office conducted a monitoring, surveillance and blood sampling collection in Barangay Pandaitan, Paquibato District, Davao CityThe blood sampling collection is part of the monitoring and surveillance for ASF (African Swine Fever). [...] Read more...
November 20, 2023November 8, 2023Davao City Veterinarian’s Office conducted a free castration event in Brgy. Gatungan, Bunawan District.The event is part of promoting the benefits of NEUTERING to control the dog and cat population and prevent unwanted litter as part of the Intensified Rabies Control Program. The Davao City Veterinarian aims to strengthen the neutering service for the public. Every Tuesday and Thursday, free neutering is also available at our City Veterinary Clinic located on Ground Floor, City Hall Annex Building, Magallanes Street, Davao City. [...] Read more...
October 23, 2023October 22, 2023 Post Meat Establishment Control and Monitoring conducted Oct 22, 2023 by CVO’s Meat, Livestock and Fish Inspection Division Meat Control Officers and Meat Inspectors at Marfori Bangkerohan and Bangkerohan Public Market, Brgy. 5A, Davao City resulting to the confiscation of more or less 54 kilos of assorted pork meat and offal’s in violation of RA 9296 (Meat Inspection Code of the Phil as amended by 10536). The said confiscated meat were disposed and condemned at Malagos, Calinan District, Davao City. Police blotter was lodged at San Pedro Police station. Moreover, other areas monitored were Mintal, Relocation, Catalunan Pequeño, Matina Pangi, Bankerohan, Marfori, Agdao and Guzman St. Poblacion. With a total of 29 meat establishments , issued 2 Final warnings and distributed 12 IECs. [...] Read more...
September 18, 2023September 18, 2023 Post Meat Establishment Control and Monitoring conducted by our City Veterinarian’s Office Meat inspector last September 1, 2023 at Toril Public Market resulting to the confiscation of approximately 25 kilos of pork meat due to no document presented. This is in violation of RA 10536 (Meat Inspection Code of the Philippines See full link –> https://tinyurl.com/CVORA10536 ) and City Ordinance 158-05, as amended. The said confiscated meat were condemned and disposed accordingly in Barangay Malagos of Baguio District. A blotter was lodge at Toril Public Market CSU office. [...] Read more...
September 18, 2023September 11 – 15, 2023 The Davao City Veterinarian’s Office conducted a Veterinary Integrated Barangay Extension Services (VIBES) in Buhangin District specifically in Barangay Pampanga, Barangay Callawa and Barangay Buhangin Proper.The services including distributions of Vitamins for the animals, free castrations, anti-rabies vaccinations and other animal health matters. Meanwhile, the City Veterinarian’s Office also conducted a Vitamins Supply, Deworming, Vaccination in Purok 6A of Barangay Malagos in Baguio District as part of ASF (African Swine Fever) Monitoring and AI (Avian Influenza) Disease Monitoring. [...] Read more...
September 13, 2023September 13, 2023 The Animal Health Disease and Control Division of Davao City Veterinarian’s Office conducted a monitoring for ASF (African Swine Fever) and AI (Avian Influenza), surveillance and geo-tagging in Barangay Malagos of Baguio District, Barangays Tamugan and Marilog Proper of Marilog District Davao City. Swines/Pigs, Goats, Poultry, Cats, Dogs and Ducks were monitored, and geo-tagged. All animals are apparently healthy. The monitoring includes backyard and stockyard farms of Marilog District in Davao City.Moreover, the AHDC of City Veterinarian’s Office conducted Anti-Rabies Vaccination in the Deca Homes Subdivision of Barangay Bago Gallera in Talomo District. The community / residents were given flyers and city ordinance as part of IEC (Information Education Campaign) of the City Government of Davao through City Veterinarian’s Office. [...] Read more...
September 11, 2023Meat, Livestock and Fish Inspection Division | August 30, 2023A Post Meat Establishment Control and Monitoring of City Veterinarian’s Office were conducted along Chavez St. and Sta.Ana of Davao City. The Davao City Veterinarian’s Meat Enforcement team confiscated approximately 66.5 kilos of pork (41.5 kilos of pork lechon and 25 pork carcass) in violation of RA 10536 (Meat Inspection Code of the Philippines) and City Ordinance 158-05 as amended. The said confiscated meats were condemned and disposed accordingly in Malagos. A blotter was lodged at Sta Ana Police station. Moreover, final warnings were issued to five (5) meat vendors in Piapi market and given Information Education Campaign (IEC) materials . confiscated meats were condemned and disposed accordingly in Malagos. confiscated meats were condemned and disposed accordingly in Malagos. confiscated meats were condemned and disposed accordingly in Malagos. Meanwhile, on August 31, 2023, approximately a total of 38.4 kilos of assorted fish (5.7 stale fish and 32.7 were illegally caught) were confiscated at Marfori private market by City Vet’s fish inspectors in violation of RA 8550 (Fisheries Code of 1998). The stale fish were condemned and the illegally caught fish, were donated to charitable institution. [...] Read more...
September 1, 2023Davao City Animal Disease and Diagnostic Laboratory | August 31, 2023 The Davao City Animal Disease And Diagnostic Laboratory under Research and Laboratory Division of Davao City Veterinarian’s Office conducted a monitoring, surveillance and blood sampling collection in all stockyards of Davao City.The blood sampling collection is part of the monitoring and surveillance for ASF. [...] Read more...
August 4, 2023On July 27, 2023 the enforcement team of the Davao City Veterinarian’s Office confiscated an approximately 184.8 kilos of assorted meat in violation of RA 9296 as amended by RA 10536 and 101.9 kilos found to be mishandled. REPUBLIC ACT No. 10536 AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9296, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “THE MEAT INSPECTION CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES”See full link –> https://tinyurl.com/CVORA10536 The areas monitored were in Torres St., Bajada , Buhangin and Cabantian. The confiscated meat were condemned and disposed accordingly. [...] Read more...
July 3, 2023Free Castration (for Dog and Cat) activity conducted at Veterinary Clinic of the Davao City Veterinarian’s Office on June 27, 2023. For castration schedules please message us at https://tinyurl.com/CityVetOffice [...] Read more...
June 5, 2023Davao City Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (DCADDL) of Research and Laboratory Division under Davao City Veterinarian’s Office conducted a three-day Hands-On Training on Basic veterinary Laboratory and Standard Operating Procedures to city veterinarian’s employees. The training was lead by Ms. Noreen J. Eng, RMT section head of DCADDL. The training program was designed to inculcate additional knowledge of the basic hygienic veterinary laboratory practices among the employees. It was conducted in three batches with 5 participants per batch. It also include hands-on processing of the different laboratory tests conducted by DCADDL. Batch 1 The training was lead by Ms. Noreen J. Eng, RMT section head of DCADDL. Batch 2 Batch 3 The Research and Laboratory Division is committed to investing in the development of our co-employees and hope that the activity will be an opportunity to improve their skills and be more competent and confident in their jobs. [...] Read more...
April 5, 2023Meat, Livestock, and Fish Inspection Division of Davao City Veterinarian’s Office conducted a Food Safety Orientation Seminar and its relevant provisions for Butchers at Malagos “AA” Slaughterhouse Conference Room on March 30,2023 with 70 participants. Topics are as follows: EO 137- Devolution of Powers – https://tinyurl.com/2s95rx8dDA-AO No 19- Requirements for butchers – https://tinyurl.com/5ah9vznhGMP/SSOP – https://tinyurl.com/3ppkt2r2Animal Welfare (RA 8485 as amended by RA10631) – https://tinyurl.com/3z8m5v9uAnti-cattle Rustling Law(PD 533) – https://tinyurl.com/4endepnaCity Ordinance 158-05; as amended – https://tinyurl.com/ye274um7 DA-AO No.5 (Guidelines on newly Slaughtered Meat) – https://tinyurl.com/3u5nrcn4 [...] Read more...
March 29, 2023March 8, 2023 Meat, Livestock, and Fish Inspection Division of the Davao City Veterinarian’s Office conducted a post meat establishment monitoring and confiscated 31.5 kilos of fish (kitang) in Pag-asa private market and 19.1 kilos of fish (kitang) in Bankerohan Public Market. All are illegally caught fish in violation of RA10654 (Amended Fisheries Code of the Philippines). The said confiscated fish were donated to CSWDO. Also on March 15, 2023 The team also confiscated 5.9 kilos of illegally caught fish and was donated to Bahay Pag- asa, Bago Oshiro. More or less 500 kilos of undocumented pork were confiscated on March 24,2023 at Purok 6 Pag-asa, Brgy 5-A Bankerohan. In violation of RA 9296 as amended by RA 10536 (Meat Inspection Code of the Philippines) and City Ordinance 158-05 series of 2005 (as amended). The said confiscated meat were condemned and buried. [...] Read more...
March 14, 2023Post Meat Establishment Control and Monitoring conducted on March 5, 2023: The Meat, Livestock and Fish Inspection Division of Davao City Veterinarian’s Office confiscated a total of 99.85 kilos more or less (14.83 kilos of pork meat) in Tibungco Talipapa and another approximately (85 kilos of pork lechon (3 hds.)) in Doña Pilar of Brgy. Sasa in violation of City Ordinance 158-05 as amended and RA 9296 as amended by RA10536 (Meat Inspection Code of the Phil). The said confiscated meat were condemned and disposed in accordance to the law. [...] Read more...
March 7, 2023Meat, Livestock and Fish Inspection Division of Davao City Veterinarian’s Office conducted a Food Safety Orientation Seminar for Butchers at Davao City / Bankerohan Livestock and Multi-purpose Cooperative (BLMC) Slaughterhouse on March 2,2023 with 79 participants, after which a short quiz was given to evaluate them. [...] Read more...
February 6, 2023R&L Division conducted Geo-Tagging using Open Data Kit (ODK) with Global Positioning System (GPS) essentials orientation to all encoders of City Veterinarian’s Office Districts. The said activity was to orient the personnel on how to encode their data and by using GPS to tag their specific area. Davao City Animal Disease and Diagnostic Laboratory’s personnel performed a Rapid Immunochromatographic Test (RICT) to Bovine samples. Team Davao City Animal Disease and Diagnostic Laboratory (DCADDL) conducted blood and fecal sampling activities in Brgy. Colosas, Paquibato District. The area was monitored and surveyed for African Swine Flu (ASF). Japan & Philippines One Health Rabies Project (JAPOHR) conducted a Training and Workshop on the Straw Method Sampling Technique and Rapid Immunochromatographic Test (RICT) for the Rabies Diagnosis and Rabies Data Share System (RaDSS) last August 23, 2022. Here’s the link –> https://tinyurl.com/dcaddlaugust Team Davao City Animal Disease and Diagnostic Laboratory (DCADDL) conducted blood and fecal sampling activities in Purok 4, Barangay Gatungan, Bunawan District. The area was monitored and surveyed for African Swine Flu (ASF). Team Davao City Animal Disease and Diagnostic Laboratory (DCADDL) conducted blood and fecal sampling activities in Brgy. Bago Gallera, Talomo District. The area was monitored and surveyed for African Swine Flu (ASF). Team Davao City Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (DCADDL) conducted Blood and Fecal Sampling in Puroks 1, 5 and Sitio Ayagon of Brgy. Lumiad, Paquibato District. About 17 samples (blood and feces) were collected and several animals were also present and given their vitamins. Here’s the link –> https://tinyurl.com/dcaddlnovember Rabdash Davao City (Rabies Data Analytics Dashboard) conducted a SOFT LAUNCH and USER’s TRAINING to City Veterinarian’s Office personnel and other City Government Agencies. The said activity is an initiative of the UP Mindanao and is funded by Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Health Research and Development. The project is a continuation of the CHED-funded STOP Rabies program (2018-2020) and PCHRD-Funded Rabcast (2021-2022) in collaboration with the Davao City Veterinarian’s Office (CVO) and Philippine Genome Center – Mindanao Satellite Facility. Research & Laboratory Division Team headed by Asst. Dept. Head Dr. Maria Corazon B. Sepulveda together with Dept. Head Dr. Cerelyn B. Pinili visited Davao International Airport Molecular and Biology Laboratory (DIA LAB). [...] Read more...
January 27, 2023Fish and Fishery Products Inspection, activities, and accomplishments in the year 2022, inspected 10,904,531 kilos of Fish and Fishery Products, and a total of 10,904, 051 kilos passed the inspection. 15 monitoring activities on illegally caught fish and Off-Grade fish were conducted, 149 kilos of Off-Grade fish were condemned, and 375 kilos of illegally caught fish were confiscated. All illegally caught fish confiscated were donated to different charitable institutions managed by CSSDO/CSWDO of Davao City. For Red Tide Laboratory activity and as a part of the Red Tide monitoring, a total of 877 Laboratory tests (Mouse Bio-assay examination) were conducted on all “Tahong” or Green mussels that arrived at Davao City and all 877 Laboratory tests were negative to Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning and safe for human consumption.314,260 kilos of “Tahong” were inspected and a total of 314,230 kilos passed the inspection, 30.1 kilos of “Tahong” were condemned due to mishandling. Red Tide Laboratory activity and as a part of the Red Tide monitoring One fish bagsakan establishment, the Pag-Asa/Marfori Private Fish Market and 5 Public Markets (Bankerohan, Agdao, Toril, Mintal, Calinan) were monitored. Two sessions of The Fish Handling and Food Safety Orientation Seminar were conducted and attended by 39 participants. [...] Read more...
January 23, 2023Post Abattoir Monitoring conducted January 21 & 22, 2023 by the Enforcement Team of Meat, Livestock and Fish Inspection Division .A total of 219.95 kilos of pork meat and lechon were confiscated in Bankerohan Bridge and Brgy. Talomo ( 158.28 kilos) and 3 lechon houses in Chavez St. (61.67 kls) in violation of RA 10536 (Meat Inspection Code of the Philippines) and City Ordinance No. 0291-17 Series of 2017 The said confiscated meat were condemned and dispose at Toril Slaughterhouse, condemned pit blotter were also lodge in Sta. Ana, San Pedro and Talomo Police station. Establishment monitored 8 lechon houses and 30 meat stalls 24 IEC Materials were also distributed to meat vendors and lechoneros. Information Education Campaign distribution Disposal Other areas monitored: Other areas monitored: Other areas monitored: [...] Read more...
January 19, 2023This is the first year that restrictions due to the pandemic were lifted.  Economic activities all over the country are almost back to normal before the pandemic hit.  However, did they redound to the agriculture sector, particularly our food animal industry?  How was it translated into the production and consumption of meats in Davao City? The annual targets posted before the start of the year reported an accomplishment of more than 100% to as high as 144% turn-over of food animals inspected and passed in our legitimate slaughterhouses.  The former accounted for carabeef with 2,889 heads (546,715kg) being slaughtered, while the latter was for chevon at 977 heads (18,672kg).  Poultry registered 136% with 46,254,854 birds (54,965,252.75kg); cattle at 128% with 4,916 heads (797,179kg); and hogs at 109% with 190,353 heads (14,393,178kg). Here are the numbers in the tables: While all the livestock and the poultry industry may be considered gainers vis-á-vis the declared targets, the same cannot be said about the same industries the previous year.  The overall number of livestock being slaughtered was down by about 5% or a total of 199,135 heads (15,755,744kg) compared to last year’s 208,948 heads (16,064,765kg).  Although poultry for the first time registered a downtrend of about 5% in the second semester of the year, it remained positive with an increase of more than 10% from last year’s 41,794,323 birds (48,330,426.14kg). Consistent with good hygienic slaughtering practices, meat inspection’s condemned primal parts of meats were up by more than 13% or a total of 76,625kg compared to the previous year’s 67,736kg.  The majority of this was contributed by condemned primal parts of poultry and hogs, at 36,221kg and 31,144kg, respectively. Not with standing the closure of two locally registered slaughterhouses in Calinan and Toril, this city, monitoring of meat establishments increased to more than 7% in the number of establishments from last year’s 194 to this year’s 208.  The post-abattoir control and monitoring team operations confiscated about 1,557kg of hot meats.  This was also up by more than 7% from the previous year’s 1,444kg of meat confiscations.  Seized meats were disposed of accordingly following the issuance of appropriate documents.  Blotters of incidents were lodged in police stations; and notably, repeat offenders were issued with show cause orders and or, summonses. Monitoring establishments 2022 Meat inspection 2022 Ante mortem 2022 Information Education Campaign 2022 Post Mortem Highlights 2022 Another highlights of 2022 Monitoring Another highlights of 2022 Monitoring Another highlights of 2022 Monitoring Another highlights of 2022 Monitoring Another highlights of 2022 Monitoring [...] Read more...
December 9, 2022November 29, 2022Team Davao City Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (DCADDL) conducted a Blood and Fecal Sampling in Puroks 1, 5 and Sitio Ayagon of Brgy. Lumiad, Paquibato District. About 17 samples (blood and feces) were collected and several animals were also present and given their vitamins. Team DCADDL collecting blood sample in a Bovine (Cattle). [...] Read more...
December 9, 2022November 29,2022 Meat, Livestock and Fish Inspection Division of Davao City Veterinarian’s Office conducted an inspection and confiscated more or less 206.55 kilos of illegally caught fish and condemned 10.61 kilos of stale /off-grade fish. Confiscated illegally caught fish was donated to different charitable institution under CSSDO/CSWDO of Davao City. Condemned off-grade fish was disposed by pouring chemical to deter from scavenging. Condemned off-grade fish was disposed by pouring chemical to deter from scavenging. Confiscated illegally caught fish was donated to different charitable institution under CSSDO/CSWDO of Davao City. Confiscated illegally caught fish was donated to different charitable institution under CSSDO/CSWDO of Davao City. [...] Read more...
November 21, 2022November 17, 2022 Meat, Livestock and Fish Inspection Division of City Veterinarian’s Office conducted a food safety orientation seminar on November 17, 2022 at Green Room , SP bldg. Davao City. 30 individuals (lechoneros, meat vendors, meat dealers) or participants were present in the said event. 30 individuals (lechoneros, meat vendors, meat dealers) or participants were present in the said event. [...] Read more...
October 25, 2022October 21, 2022 Meat, Fish and Livestock Inspection Division of the City Veterinarian’s Office conducted a Food Safety Orientation Seminar on October 21, 2022 Friday for Toril Public Market Meat and Dressed Chicken Section at Toril Gymnasium of Barangay Toril, Davao City with a 47 attendees. Also distributed Information Education and Campaign (IEC) materials to the participants. Information Education and Campaign (IEC) materials to the participants. [...] Read more...
October 21, 2022October 20, 2022 A total of 9.24 kg. of fish in a private market were confiscated and condemned by the City Veterinarian’s Office fish inspectors. The said fish found to be unfit for human consumption and disposed with creolin. [...] Read more...
October 11, 2022October 9, 2022 Confiscated a total of 59.03 kilos pork lechon in Torres St. (2 lechon houses) and Brgy. Mintal (1 lechon house) in violation of RA 9296 as amended, (Meat Inspection Code of the Philippines and City Ordinance 158-05, as amended). All confiscated lechon were condemned and dispose at Brgy. Malagos. Also issued final warnings to 5 individuals and monitored 14 lechon houses, 2 stockyards and 9 meat stalls, 78 IEC materials were also distributed. [...] Read more...
October 11, 202218th Basic Meat Inspection Course (20 days course) held on September 5 -30, 2022 at ATI Datu Abdul Dadia, Panabo City conducted by NMIS Region XI in collaboration with ATI Panabo City.Participants on the aforementioned training were from various LGU’s of Region XI. Julie Anne Y. Alegria finished the course as 2nd Honor among 22 participants from various LGU of Region XI. participants from various LGU of Region XI. participants from various LGU of Region XI. [...] Read more...
September 20, 2022Conducted August 30-31, 2022. The team was able to catch on an act an ongoing illegal slaughtering which resulted in the confiscation of one whole carcass of Culled Boar at Purok 6, Brgy. 5-A, Pag-Asa, Bankerohan with approximately 370 kilos more or less. Confiscated tahong  (green mussel) 30.1 kilos more or less at Rasay Street, Bankerohan Public Market in violation of City Ordinance #0173-05 series of 2005.The confiscated tahong was poured with creolin (a disinfectant) and disposed of directly into the garbage truck. Post Meat Establishment Monitoring conducted Date: Sept. 4, 2022 Confiscated a total kilos of 73.3 of freshmeat from Bunawan public market due to no Meat Inspection Certificate (MIC) or illegal slaughtering. Confiscated a total of 22. 725 of pork lechon due to no Meat Inspection Certificate (MIC). POST MEAT ESTABLISHMENT MONITORING & CONFISCATION REPORT Conducted Sep. 5, 2022 Confiscated 2 whole carcasses of a culled sow and one head of culled boar approximately 500 kilos in total weight at Limboy compound, Lower Madapo, Brgy 8-A, Davao City.   No owner/butcher was caught/apprehended during the activity. A police blotter was filed at San Pedro Police Station and carcasses were disposed of at Maa Slaughterhouse Condemnation Pit. Furthermore, another 2 live gilts (fatteners) were seen near the vicinity of the slaughtering area possibly to be slaughtered next. [...] Read more...
September 20, 2022On March 18, 2022, City Veterinarians Office received a letter request from the Bureau of Animal Industry to join this national evaluation for RAPID IMMUNOCHROMATOGRAPHIC TEST (RICT). Davao City Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (DCADDL) was included in this national evaluation study. RICT was developed at OITA University in Japan. RICT is a Rabies Diagnosis without craniotomy (Straw sampling method). JICA-JAPHOR Project team, headed by Dr. Nobuo Saito, personally came over to Davao City to lecture and do hands-on training on RICT last August 22-23, 2022. [...] Read more...
August 24, 2022The Animal Husbandry, Disease Prevention & Control Division of the Office of the City Veterinarian continued to provide services in all barangays in Davao City through Veterinary Integrated Barangay Extension Services (VIBES). VIBES is one of the methods of reaching farmers in remote places. This is a one-day event that provides a variety of services in one place and is a collaborative effort of the livestock inspectors to maximize the services provided to our farmers and to raise awareness about proper animal care and handling to increase productivity, farm outputs and prevent animal diseases of economic importance. Vaccination against Hemorrhagic Septicemia in cattle, carabaos, and goats, rabies vaccination in dogs and cats; hog cholera in pigs, avian pest in poultry, artificial insemination in cows and carabaos, pregnancy diagnosis in female cows and carabaos, deworming, and vitamin supplementation, fecal sample, and blood collection are among the basic services provided by this program. Artificial insemination (A.I.) for cattle and carabao is also used for breeding purposes in locations where bull and carabao are scarce. AI also tries to improve the genetics of local breeder stocks to improve meat and milk production. For the month of January to June 2022, we have conducted VIBES program to the following barangays; Brgy. Dominga, Calinan DistrictPrk. 2 & 3 Brgy. Callawa, Buhangin DistrictLower Sta. Cruz, Brgy. Acacia, Buhangin DistrictBrgy. Pañalum, Paquibato DistrictBrgy. Lamanan, Calinan DistrictBrgy. Mabuhay, Paquibato DistrictBrgy. Colosas, Paquibato DistrictBrgy. Saloy, Calinan DistrictBrgy. Wangan, Calinan DistrictBrgy. Mahayag, Bunawan DistrictBrgy. Paquibato Proper, Paquibato DistrictBrgy. Mintal, Tugbok DistrictBrgy. Cawayan, Calinan DistrictBrgy. Tugbok Proper, Tugbok DistrictBrgy. Indangan, Buhangin DistrictSitio Elihan, Mandug, Buhangin DistrictPurok Acacia Paquibato District Brgy. Dominga, Calinan DistrictSitio Dezca Brgy. Malamba, Marilog DistrictBrgy. Tapak, Paquibato DistrictBrgy. Tawan Tawan , Baguio DistrictBrgy. Tagakpan, Tugbok DistrictBrgy. Bago Oshiro, Tugbok DistrictBrgy. Lumiad, Paquibato DistrictBrgy. Talandang, Tugbok DistrictBrgy. Waan, Buhangin DistrictBrgy. Biao Joaquin, Tugbok DistrictBrgy. Manambulan, Tugbok DistrictBrgy. Talomo River, Calinan District The accomplishments of the said VIBES are shown in the table below. Minimum public health standards for COVID-19 were observed during the conduct of these activities. Artificial Insemination (A.I.) to carabao Pregnancy Diagnosis of Carabao Deworming of calves Rabies vaccination to dog [...] Read more...
August 2, 2022In the latest year (2022), the Intensification of Rabies Control Program of the Office of the City Veterinarian has proven its effectiveness in repressing the Animal Rabies cases in Davao City. The four (4) components of the program, namely: Impounding, Neutering, Vaccination, and Information Education Campaign (IEC), with diligent attention to the Promotion of Responsible Pet Ownership (RPO). Eradicating rabies by controlling the dog and cat population in the most humane way possible is neutering. By sterilizing dogs and cats, pet owners will do their part to prevent the birth of unwanted puppies and kittens. Neutering and spaying prevent unwanted litter, help protect pets against some serious health problems and may reduce many of the behavioral problems associated with mating instincts and eventually control the spread of rabies. Limiting the dog and cat population does not only help lessen the occurrence of rabies transmission but also eases the target required for optimal rabies vaccination coverage. One of the humane approaches in controlling the dog and cat population is only through sterilization methods such as Castration. City Veterinarian’s Office (CVO) targets to castrate 7000 heads of dogs and cats until first quarter of the calendar year 2023. Since January up to July of the current year, there were 37 out of 182 barangays that were provided with free pet castration services . A total of 2,936 heads were castrated; 1,658 dogs and 1,278 cats, with 2,121 clients served. Through the office of the City Government of Davao, the Intensification of Rabies Control is still an ongoing activity/ program gearing its goal to a RABIES FREE DAVAO CITY. Dog and cat free castration conducted at Purok Sto. Niño, Brgy. Buhangin, Davao City on July 29, 2022. Dog and cat free castration conducted at Tugbok Proper, Davao City on July 25, 2022. Dog and cat free castration conducted at the clinic of the City Veterinarian’s Office, Ground Floor, City Hall Annex Bldg, Pichon St., Davao City on June, 2022. [...] Read more...
May 31, 2022The National Meat Inspection Service RTOC XI launching this year’s recognition for the Best LGU Public Market in Davao Region which  commence this month of May and the final evaluation will be in October 2022 in Celebration  of Meat Safety Consciousness Week .  The program aims to ensure the continuity of meat safety in post abattoir and provide a safe and quality meat to the consumer. The public markets to join this activity are Bankerohan, Agdao, Toril, Mintal , Calinan and Bunawan. The evaluation is targeted once in every 2 months. In coordination with the LGU of Davao particularly the Meat, Livestock and Fish inspection Division of City Veterinarian’s Office started the evaluation of meat section in Agdao  with 34 stalls and Bunawan Public Market with 3 stalls  last May 13, 2022. On May 20, 2022, meat section of the public markets in Toril, Mintal and Calinan were evaluated having 44, 14 and 33 stalls, respectively. The Bankerohan Public market will be scheduled soon. Evaluation criteria focus on Good Manufacturing Practices that includes personal hygiene, display table and counters, equipment and utensils being used, display of meat that includes documents (MIC’s, COMI’s) and waste disposal.  The checklist provided is based on IRR of PD 856 (Sanitation Code of the Phils) ; NMIS AO 5 & 6 ( Rules and Regulation on Hygienic Handling of  Newly Slaughtered, Chilled  Frozen and Thawed Meat in meat markets). A Meat Market Stall Standard sticker (MMSS) with corresponding color coding will be posted in the meat stall that pass the evaluation.   Red Color  – Outstanding – 90-100% ratingGreen Color- Very Satisfactory – 70-98 % ratingYellow Color – Satisfactory – 50-69 % rating [...] Read more...
April 28, 2022Rabies Awareness and advocacy is a year-round campaign that peaks during Rabies Awareness Month. The National Rabies Prevention and Control Committee (NRPCC) and the Philippine Veterinary Medical Association (PVMA) are working together to achieve the goals of Republic Act No. 9482 (Anti-rabies Act of 2007), which aims to protect and promote people’s right to health through various prevention and eradication procedures. For the next five years, the theme is “Rabies-free na pusa’t aso, kaligtasan ng pamilyang Pilipino” (2022-2027). As a result, the campaign focuses on teaching pet owners about the importance of having their dogs and cats registered and vaccinated; as well as, controlling the dog population, improving the health and welfare of both owned and stray dogs, reducing the number of stray dogs to a manageable level, and promote responsible pet ownership. Rabies is a human infection caused by a transdermal bite or scratch from an infected animal, such as dogs or cats. Rabies is a commonly misunderstood disease that is 100 percent lethal but 100 percent avoidable. Although it is not one of the top causes of death and morbidity in the country, it is regarded as a significant public health issue because it is one of the most quickly lethal infections. In line with the celebration of the Rabies Awareness Month the City Veterinarian’s Office held a FREE neutering where all pets are welcome to participate which began on March 3, 2022 to selected 12 barangays in Davao City namely Brgy. Catalunan Grande, Brgy. 1-A, Brgy. Bago Gallera, Brgy. Catalunan Pequeño, Brgy. Langub, Brgy. Ilang, Brgy. Riverside, Brgy. Tugbok Proper, Brgy. Centro Agdao, Brgy. Hizon Brgy. Los Amigos, and Brgy. Tacunan with a total of 1, 468 no. of heads castrated and 1, 028 no. of clients served . Hence, we began providing FREE anti-rabies vaccination last March 16, 2022 to selected 6 barangays in the city namely Brgy. Marilog, Brgy. Riverside, Brgy. Malagos, Brgy. Lacson, Brgy. Cat. Grande and Brgy. San Isidro with a total of 4, 925 number of heads vaccinated and 2, 706 number of clients served wherein all pets are welcome. Dog and cat castration at Brgy Riverside, Calinan District, Davao City on March 18, 2022 Dog and cat castration at Brgy Tugbok , Tugbok District, Davao City on March 21, 2022 Dog and cat castration at PEHA, Brgy Hizon, Buhangin District, Davao City on March 25, 2022. [...] Read more...
March 31, 2022The Post Abattoir Monitoring Team of the City Veterinarian’s Office conducts regular  monitoring and inspection activities in various related meat establishments of Davao City.  From March 10 – 14, 2022, 67 meat establishments were inspected and monitored. Hot meats or meats displayed without a valid Meat Inspection Certificate were confiscated.  This violates the provisions of RA 9296, as amended by RA 10536 and City Ordinance 158-05, as amended by City Ordinance 0291-17, on illegal slaughtering.  The confiscation was in coordination with the Talomo Police Station, and at the same time blotter of the incident was also lodged thereat. On March 4, 2022, as part of the continuing Information, Education & Communication (IEC) Campaign, the Meat, Livestock and Fish Inspection Division conducted a re-orientation seminar for butchers at Bankerohan Livestock and Multi-purpose Cooperative (BLMC) in Maa Slaughterhouse on Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Hygienic and Slaughtering Practices and other related provisions.  The said activity maintained the COVID 19 minimum health standard protocol.  The IEC benefited 45 butchers. From January 1 to March 14, 2022,  more or less 174 kilos of meat were confiscated and violated RA 10536 and City Ordinance 0291-17. [...] Read more...
March 17, 2022In celebration of the Rabies Awareness Month this March 2022, the Davao City Veterinarian’s Office provides free dog and cat castration in some barangays and at the veterinary clinic of the City Veterinarian’s Office located at the ground floor, City Hall Annex Bldg., Pichon St., Davao City. Listed below are the schedules and castration guidelines. [...] Read more...
February 27, 2022The National Dairy Authority (NDA) invited the City Veterinarian’s Office to the turn-over ceremony of the Dairy Animals Distribution Project.           The event was held on February 18, 2022, at 9:00 in the morning, at Barangay Salaysay Gym, Marilog District. A commitment of the Department of Agriculture – National Dairy Authority through the initiative of Hon. Senator Cynthia Villar for the dairy development project in Davao City.           Fourteen (14) pregnant dairy cows were given to 1st batch of members of Salaysay Dairy Farmers Association. Only the initial batch of the 100 heads dairy animals was committed by NDA for Marilog District. Before the recipients availed themselves of these cows, they underwent a series of training regarding Dairy Management and Milk Production. They were required to prepare a pasture area that would be sufficient for the daily feed ration of the cows. Apart from the dairy pregnant cows, recipients were also given milk cans and record books. This project aims to produce milk and augment the income of our small farmers.           City Veterinarian’s Office, together with the Department of Agriculture (DA), and National Dairy Authority (NDA), the commitment was on the technical side and monitoring; and making sure that the cows are well handled and cared to sustain the dairy cow production. [...] Read more...
February 19, 2022The Office of the City Veterinarian has promoted the benefits of NEUTERING to control the dog and cat population and prevent unwanted litter as part of the Intensified Rabies Control Program. Every year, thousands of unwanted dogs and cats, including puppies and kittens, are impounded and euthanized because they ended up abandoned and left wandering on the streets. To address the increasing population of dogs/cats, especially stray, and utilizing neutering, we can also deal with rabies incidences: the lesser the strays, the lesser the rabies cases. Many pet-owners in Davao City have taken in preventing the birth of unwanted puppies and kittens- proof that many have pledged to be responsible for their pets. Lessening and or preventing unwanted litter also aids in protecting dogs and cats against serious health problems such as uterine infections, prostatic hyperplasia, ovarian or testicular cancer. CASTRATION may also reduce many behavioral problems associated with the mating instinct, such as aggressiveness, fleeing, digging, and marking, making the animals less inclined to roam and more content to stay at home. For the year 2022, the Office of the Davao City Veterinarian aims to strengthen the neutering service for the public. Every Tuesday and Thursday, free neutering is now available at our City Veterinary Clinic located on Ground Floor, City Hall Annex Building, Magallanes Street. Although we only offer castration (the removal of the testicles from the male dogs and cats), we can prove that this is cost-effective and more efficient than spaying (to remove the ovaries of an animal so that it cannot become pregnant). The logic behind it is a 10-is-to-1 scenario (10:1). Many claimed that ligation should be prioritized over castration since it is the female animal that will get pregnant. However, in a household with 10 female dogs and 1 male dog, there is a 100% probability that the 10 female dogs will not get pregnant if the male dog is castrated. On the other hand, if only one female dog is spayed, there is still a 90% chance that the other nine female dogs can be impregnated by the one uncastrated male dog. The 10-is-to-1 scenario will also improve the practice of responsible pet ownership since pet owners will not let their female pets from associating with other male dogs or cats and prevent them from getting pregnant. For the cost-effectivity, a bottle of general anesthetics can castrate up to 20 male dogs or cats; versus consuming a bottle of anesthetic and can only spay 5 female dogs or cats. Imagine how much savings we can get if we focus on castration than spaying or doing both surgeries. At the start of the year 2022, we have castrated a total of 616 dogs and cats, with 432 clients served. For the past three years, districts of Talomo, Buhangin, and Tugbok has the most incident of rabies, and so we conduct regular free castration in these areas. Free castration is also done in other barangays as requested. �w�h�?� [...] Read more...
January 27, 2022The City Veterinarian’s Office is at the core of the system for the prevention and control of animal diseases.  As part of its Disease Prevention and Control Program, Barangay Animal Health Day is conducted regularly. The goal is to reach farmers from rural puroks/barangays and offer them veterinary services such as vaccination, deworming, vitamin/mineral supplementation, fecal sample collection, and treatment. Vaccination Vaccination is very effective in the prevention and control of many diseases, namely- Hemorrhagic Septicemia, Avian Pest, and Hog Cholera. These are just some of the economically significant infectious diseases that can heavily affect the progress and development of the livestock and poultry industry, especially in Davao. In the last quarter of 2021, an estimated total of 454 heads of livestock animal  (cattle, carabao, goat, horse, sheep, etc.) vaccinated against Hemorrhagic Septicemia; 1,832 swine heads against Hog Cholera; and 19,202 poultry heads against Avian Pest with an estimated overall total of 408 farmers accommodated. Most of them are from far-flung areas such as Marilog, Paquibato, Tugbok, Calinan, and Baguio Districts. Deworming and Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation Deworming is also essential in removing disease-causing parasites that may result in discomfort or death if left untreated. Vitamin supplementation, on the other hand, is essential. Vitamins help maintain normal physiological functions for growth, body development, and reproduction. Regular deworming and vitamin supplementation will ensure that livestock animals maintain their general good health and improve animal productivity. In the last quarter of 2021, an estimated total of 11,202 livestock animals were dewormed, and 523 farmers served. 11,192 animals supplemented with vitamins and minerals, with 664 farmers served.    Animal Treatment There are many types of approaches to treat various animal sicknesses. The last quarter of the year 2021 was the most challenging one, treating abscesses on animals caused by infection. An abscess is an accumulation of pus under the skin that may be accompanied by pain, heat, and swelling on the affected area. Early detection and diagnosis are some of the key mechanisms to prevent animal disease progression. Also, seeking assistance from veterinarians is recommended in providing proper diagnosis and treatment. In the last quarter of 2021, an estimated total of 515 livestock animals were treated, with 106 farmers served. Aside from abscesses on animals, treatment of lice infestation is also common in some rural parts of Davao. Fecal Sample Collection In connection to treatment, fecal analysis is an effective means of diagnosis of any infection, presence of parasite, and malnutrition. In the fourth quarter of 2021, a partial total of 54 fecal samples from 18 clients were collected and submitted to Davao City Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory located in Ma-a for analysis. The result and recommendation will provide the livestock technicians with an appropriate approach to administrating treatment. Diseases affecting livestock can have a devastating impact on animal productivity and production, livestock trading, meat, and other meat by-products, on human health, and, consequently, on the overall process of economic development. However, through good governance and quality of the veterinary services that we can provide, benefits for agricultural production, food security, safety, public health, and alleviation of rural poverty  are attainable. Table 1.  4th Quarter Animal Health Day Accomplishments     [...] Read more...
January 16, 2022The Davao City Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (DCADDL) of the City Veterinarian’s Office continues to conduct different laboratory tests on pets and livestock animals to ensure public health safety. With an emphasis on animal health and encouraging farmer recipients to adopt improved animal husbandry practices and health care management. The DCADDL received a total of seventy (70) tissue brain samples, fifty-one (51) are canine brain and nineteen (19) feline brain samples for rabies diagnostic examination. 58   brain samples came from the different districts of Davao City, five (5) brain samples from Davao del Norte, five (5) samples from Davao del Sur, one sample from Davao de Oro, and a sample in Cotabato. Laboratory personnel also conducted animal fecal examinations on large and small ruminants from the different districts of Davao City.   A total of six hundred eighty-six  (686) fecal samples from livestock animals were submitted and analyzed for internal worms. DCADDL personnel served two hundred eighty (280) clients/farmers. The surveillance and monitoring for African Swine Fever (ASF) continue in Paquibato, Toril, Baguio, Calinan, Talomo, Tugbok, and Buhangin Districts. Samples of blood,  tissue, and meat by-products were collected in Bankerohan Public Market and Ma-a Slaughterhouse and submitted for RT-PCR tests. Three hundred thirty-nine samples (339) (broken down as 69 blood samples,  a tissue sample, 258 environmental swabs, and 11 meat by-products) were collected to undergo testing.  Samples collected were sent to the Department of Agriculture-Regional Disease Diagnostic Laboratory RFU XI and University of the Philippines Genome Center for Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) testing. Collection of swine blood samples at Brgy. Bunawan Proper on January 13, 2022. Blood samples gathered from different species of livestock animals: bovine, bubaline, caprine, and poultry,  were likewise sent to the Department of Agriculture-Regional Disease Diagnostic Laboratory RFU XI  for examination and proper disease identification and monitoring of animal diseases in Davao City. Eighteen (18) Complete Blood Counts (CBC) from dogs and cats were collected and performed. Conducted Information Education Campaign (IEC) to commit to the responsibility of providing for the animal’s welfare need for the life of the pet and rabies disease (RA 9482) done via zoom to clients that submitted brain samples for rabies examination.  In all, Thirty-eight (38) IEC sessions were handled and with one-thousand eighty-one (1,081) IEC materials distributed to the clients for the year. *ß+y [...] Read more...
December 28, 2021On December 1, 2021, the Department of Agriculture, Regional Field Office XI delivered 130 heads piglets to Brgy. Dominga, Brgy. Lamanan and Brgy. Inayangan as part of the Repopulation Program of the African Swine Fever (ASF) affected areas.  These hogs are sourced by the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) from certified ASF-free farms and serve as sentinel pigs. Listed below is the distribution of the animals. DISTRIBUTION OF PIGLETS Barangay No. Of Heads No. Of  recipients       Lamanan 30 10 Inayangan 40 15 Dominga 60 30 Daily monitoring of hogs ensues, following the Sentinel Protocol stipulated in Administrative Order No. 30, Series of 2021 of the Department of Agriculture.  The herd will be under observation for forty days for any clinical signs related to ASF and other infectious diseases.  The farmer recipients of sentinel stocks, and with the supervision of the  City Veterinarian’s Office personnel, must submit the duly accomplished  ASF Health Declaration Form (Annex F) to the BAI and DA ASF Prevention and Control Program. On January 10, 2021, the last day of monitoring, the Davao City Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (DCADDL) personnel under the City veterinarian’s Office will collect blood samples from the sentinel pigs for ASF Test.  If results are positive, the depopulation of the herd follows.  But if the test results are negative, the sentinel pigs can be slaughtered for human consumption or use as breeders.  Once all the representative animals in the three barangays tested negative for ASF antigen, the DA will upgrade the ASF Zoning Classification of the areas from Pink (buffer zone) to Yellow (surveillance zone). To recall, in February 2020, African Swine Fever infected three barangays, namely,   Dominga, Lamanan, and Inayangan.  It resulted in the depopulation of hogs within a one-kilometer radius of the infected areas to contain the disease.  And as a consequence, the livelihood of swine raisers was greatly affected.  However, to lessen the financial strain, the distressed farmers were indemnified by Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio, and by the Department of Agriculture, Regional Field Office XI. [...] Read more...
December 5, 2021With the issuance of Mission Order, the monitoring team conducted Post-abattoir/Meat Establishment Monitoring last November 14, 2021, in Cabantian, Buhangin, Ilang, Tibungco, Indangan, and Bunawan. The said operation resulted in the following: Issuance of Post-Meat Establishment Receipt- for not having Meat Inspection Certificate (MIC) at the time of inspection. The team confiscated more or less 54.2 kilos of pork Lechon,  and, approximately 130 kilos of raw pork carcasses readied for roasting as Lechon. These are all in violation of the provision of RA 9296, as amended in RA 10536 or The Meat Inspection Code of the Philippines and City Ordinance No. 0291-17, as amended or The 2017 Revenue Code of Davao City. Other stalls and areas monitored have complete Meat Inspection Certificates (MIC) and posted at the time of inspection, to wit: Meat stalls at Bunawan Public MarketMeat stall at Tibungco Public MarketMeat stall at Indangan talipapaLechon houses at Buhangin All these activities are all reported for blotter at Buhangin Police Station and as for the record. Meat Inspection Certificate Monitoring & inspection activity Monitoring and Inspection activity Confiscated carcass [...] Read more...
November 23, 2021The Davao City Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (DCADDL) of the Research and Laboratory Division of the City Veterinarian’s Office received two (2) new laboratory equipment in October 2021,  the Inverted Flourescent Microscope and the Molecular Centrifuge.  The purchase of these newly bought pieces of equipment has been made possible thru the office budget approved by the City Government of Davao. The Inverted Flourescent Microscope is one of the pieces of equipment needed to conduct the confirmatory test known as the Fluorescent Antibody Test (FAT) in rabies diagnosis recommended by the Worl Health Organization (WHO).  The addition of this new equipment completes the animal rabies laboratory of the city that caters not only to its constituents but also offers services to the rest of the  Davao Regions.  The installation of the Inverted Flourescent Microscope took place at the DCADDL Building at Ma-a, Davao City.  Mr. Risolord de Guzman, Technical Support representative of Omnibus Bio-Medical Systems Incorporated,  assembled the equipment . Inverted Flourescent Microscope Installation of the Inverted Flourescent Microscope by Mr. Risolord de Guzman, Technical support representative of Omnibus Bio-Medical Systems Incorporated The purchase of another equipment, the Molecular Centrifuge, is in preparation for the DCADDL upgrading of another laboratory unit, the Molecular Laboratory Unit.  The addition to the Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) machine donated by the City Government of Davao for the African Swine Fever (ASF) Test, we are slowly completing the laboratory.  We expect the RT-PCR unit to operate by the year 2022.  Likewise, some of the equipment and laboratory supplies we expect to be delivered before the year ends.  However, an online demo on the installation of the molecular centrifuge by Mr. Matthew T. Claudio, Field Application Scientist of the Noveau Laboratory, was done last November 10, 2021, and attended by the DCADDL laboratory personnel. Molecular Centrifuge On line demonstration for installation of the Molecular centrifuge by Mr. Matthew T. Claudio, Field Application Scientist of the Noveau Laboratory The DCADDL will continue to extend its services to ensure the successful implementation of the Davao City Veterinarian’s Office program in achieving its goal, mission, and vision. [...] Read more...
November 4, 2021In February 2020, Davao City announced during a press briefing that the city was no longer free from African Swine Fever (ASF) after Barangays  Lamanan,  Dominga, and  Lamanan of Calinan District tested positive for the disease. The ASF-IATF and the Rapid Action Team spearheaded by the City Veterinarian’s Office quickly responded to the outbreak by conducting depopulation of hogs within a 1-kilometer radius from the infected area. The city immediately stopped the movement of live pigs and their by-products to control the spread of the virus. As a result of the incursion, 4,394 swine heads were culled, and 947 swine raisers indemnified. The farmers were advised to engage in another livelihood. It’s only the Department of Agriculture that would declare these affected barangays free from African Swine Fever. Once declared ASF-free, the farmers can go back to raising hogs. Resorting to another livelihood was not easy for most of the affected hog raisers, and until now, they have not recovered from their financial losses. A year after the outbreak, the need to help ASF positive areas recover from the dreaded African Swine Fever disease is vital to increase the supply of pork products and by-products in the market. The reason that the Department of Agriculture launched the Integrated National Swine Production Initiatives for Recovery and Expansion (INSPIRE) Program, which envisions implementing calibrated repopulation and enhancement of the local swine industry through a strategy called “Clustering”. This strategy would help identify the farmer cluster/farmers association/cooperatives and individual farmer members affected by ASF. Guided by the Department of Agriculture RFO XI, together with the City Veterinarian’s Office of Davao, a series of ASF Environmental Swabbing for Repopulation on Sentineling was performed.  City Veterinary Office has evaluated farmers’ beneficiaries for sentinelling from the three (3) affected barangays in Calinan District. The identified farmer cluster would be prioritized as beneficiaries in the distribution of  sentinel pigs. The sentinelling is a prelude to the Department of Agriculture’s swine repopulation program to increase hog production, and subsequently, stabilize the supply and prices of pork.             A total of 130 sentinel pigs would be distributed to the ASF-affected barangays of Calinan District to 55 hog raiser recipients. On October 19, 2021, sentinel pigs beneficiaries in Barangay Lamanan would likewise be evaluated. ASF Environmental Swabbing in preparation for Repopulation on Sentinelling in Brgy. Inayangan, Calinan District on September 1, 2021. [...] Read more...
November 4, 2021Neutering is one of the approaches of the City Veterinarian’s Office to achieve a rabies-free Davao City. It is a humane way to control the spread of rabies by preventing unwanted litters and increase of stray animals. Throughout the years, increasing number of pet owners are taking part towards responsible pet ownership by submitting their pet dogs and cats for castration. The office usually conducts free neutering service en masse and in an open space like a gym or a covered court in a barangay. During barangay mass neutering activity, the castration team can accommodate up to fifty (50) heads in a day. However, considering the current COVID19 situation, the office resorts to an approach that will not delay the provision of service, and compromise the clients’ and the employees’ health. That is why, after the conclusion of the renovation of our veterinary clinic located at Ground Floor, City Hall Annex Building, Pichon St., Davao City early this year, our veterinary clinic opened its doors for neutering service. Our newly renovated veterinary clinic may not accommodate as much as in a covered court or gym, but it can regularly operate weekly every Thursdays and Fridays, except holidays. Availing clients can book or reserve a slot ahead of time by submitting their full name, cellphone number, and number of dogs/cats to be castrated (with a minimum of three heads per client) directly at our clinic or by calling to our hotline 241-1000 loc. 352. Instructions of what to bring, as well as, what to do before the operation, will be texted on the cellphone number they have provided a day before the scheduled appointment. In a day, a total of 15 pre-registered clients will be accommodated; strictly no walk-ins. From August to September this year, a total of 97 pet dogs and cats with 66 clients were accommodated. [...] Read more...
September 22, 2021An additional twenty-four (24) hog raisers whose pigs were affected by the African Swine Fever (ASF) from Brgy. Colosas Proper, Colosas, Paquibato District were recommended by the City Veterinarian’s Office to City Mayor Sara Duterte to avail of the Department of Labor and Employment’s (DOLE) TUPAD Program. The Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantage/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) is a community-based package of assistance that provides emergency employment for displaced workers, underemployed and unemployed poor.   From the DOLE, the fund for the program is being downloaded to the Local Government Unit (LGU) through the Public Employment Service Office (PESO). Each beneficiary was paid Php 396.00 for a day’s work for a total of Php 3,960.00 per recipient equivalent to a 10-day work period.  The payout was made on August 26, 2021 by the personnel from the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) with the assistance of the City Veterinarian’s Office District Head, Mr. Reynaldo Abonero and Livestock Technician, Arcelie Cadiena.  The total amount disbursed to the recipients was Php 95,040.00. � [...] Read more...
October 18, 2019The City Veterinarian’s Office together with the Agricultural Training Institute XI launched its season long training on Farmers Livestock School on Halal Meat and Dairy Goat Production and Halal Free Range Chicken Production.           The launching was held last August 22, 2019 for Halal Poultry at Purok Uyanguren, Barangay Tigatto, Buhangin District and for Halal Meat and Dairy Goat Production at Barangay Pañalum, Paquibato District last August 23, 2019.             Traditionally, Halal is a term exclusively used in ISLAM which means permitted or lawful. Nowadays, there is a strong demand for HALAL products in a number of non-Muslim countries for both Muslim and non-Muslim consumers since Halal products are also growing in popularity due to positive perception that Halal products are healthier, safer and Halal meat is produced from animals subjected to humane animal treatment. Halal requirement meet many of the conventional quality standards, such as ISO 9000, Good Hygienic Practices (GHP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Veterinary Inspection, Codex Alimentarius and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP). With its implementation, better and quality foods will be produced.             This season long training shall have at least 16 meetings starting August to December 2019 with 2 Technicians as Facilitators who will be in charge of the flow of activities. The poultry and goat participants shall be provided with chicken and goats. They will maintain 3 Participatory Technology Demonstration (PTD). One for conventional approach in raising the stocks, one organic approach and the approach for Halal. There will be a comparison of the results for the 3 PTD’s in every meeting. At the end of the studies they will identify which practice is best suited and more economical to be applied. The feedbacking during meetings would determine what went wrong and what went right.             The FLS learning process builds on the existing knowledge of farmers, enabling them to combine and evaluate new and existing technologies in their own environment which will lead them to become more responsive to changing conditions. This approach would also teach farmers on the importance of record keeping so they are able to determine the cost involved during and after production.             Through this program, Halal way of production is introduced in the same way it will help farmers- Muslim and non-Muslims shift from their simple backyard raising into an enterprise. [...] Read more...
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October 17, 2016September 28 marks World Rabies Day. This is a global health Observance that started in 2007, to raise awareness about the public health impact of human and animal rabies. World Rabies Day is an opportunity to reflect on our efforts to control the deadly disease and remind ourselves that the fight is not yet over. In line with this, the office of the City Veterinarian Celebrated this occasion at Brgy. Centro, Agdao and Toril, Davao City. Activities with regards to intensified rabies control program was conducted. These include anti-rabies vaccination, information education communication (IEC), vitamin supplementation, deworming and castration of dogs and cats. The activities were spearheaded by the Animal Husbandry and Disease Control Division. Personnel from the Research and Laboratory Division together with the Department Head Dr. Cerelyn B. Pinili and the assistant Department Head, Dr. Esther Cherrie G. Rayos, were present to participate in the activities Read more >> World Rabies Day [...] Read more...

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