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1st Wagyu crossbred calf in Ilocos town expected in August

REWARD. Piddig, Ilocos Norte Mayor Eduardo Guillen (3rd from right) awards a hand tractor to the barangay with the most artificially-inseminated semen of Wagyu. Of the 193 cattles that were inseminated, 84 became pregnant. (Photo courtesy of Piddig, Ilocos Norte LGU) LAOAG CITY - The town of Piddig in Ilocos Norte is set to make another history as its first Wagyu crossbred calf is expected to come out in August this year. Farm veterinarian Leon Palitayan confirmed this in his report to Piddig municipality on Monday. Out of the 193 native cows that were artificially inseminated with Wagyu (Japanese cattle) semen since the project was launched in October last year, Palitayan said at least 84 became pregnant, with six of them carrying twins. Known as the home of the Basi Revolt of 1786 during the Spanish wine monopoly, Piddig town is also poised to become a producer of world-class Wagyu meat through collaboration with its local government unit, the Department of Agriculture, and other pub ....

Ilocos Norte , Eduardo Eddie Guillen , Bureau Of Animal Industry , Department Of Agriculture , Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation , Leon Palitayan , Basi Revolt , Animal Industry , Reward Piddig , Locos Norte Mayor Eduardo Guillen 3rd From Right Awardsa Hand Tractor To The Barangay With Most Artificially Inseminated Semen Of Wagyu 193 Cattles That Were , 4 Became Pregnant Photo Courtesy Of Piddig , Locos Norte Lgu Laoag City The Town Of Piddig In Ilocos Is Set To Make Another History As Its First Wagyu Crossbred Calf Expected Come Out August This Year Farm Veterinarian Leon Palitayan Confirmed His Report Municipality On Monday 193 Native Cows That Were Artificially Inseminated With Japanese Cattle Semen Since Project Was Launched October Last , Alitayan Said At Least 84 Became Pregnant , Ith Six Of Them Carrying Twins Known As The Home Basi Revolt 1786 During Spanish Wine Monopoly , Iddig Town Is Also Poised To Becomea Producer Of World Class Wagyu Meat Through Collaboration With Its Local Government Unit , The Department Of Agriculture , Nd Other Public And Private Partners Quot The Wagyu Cross Branded Beef Development Program Isa Long Term Solution To Effect Of Asf That Is Threatening Hog Industry Right Now It Aims Consolidate Develop Locally Produced High Value From Existing Herd , Uot Mayor Eduardo Quot Eddie Guillen Said Based Ona Local Survey By The Municipal Agriculture Office , 000 Cattle In Piddig Are Available For Artificial Insemination The Initial Batch Of Wagyu Semen From Bureau Animal Industry Has So Far Resulted 84 Confirmed Pregnant Cows To Date , Rtificial Insemination Technicians Are Reaching Out To The Farmers In 23 Barangays Who Participated Project Monitor Their Cows Encourage More Join Program , He Town Recently Awardeda Hand Tractor With Accessories To The Barangay Most Artificially Inseminated Cattle Quot Will Be Used Transport Animal Feeds , Uot Guillen Said He Assured That Anyone Who Participates In The Program Will Be Given Marketing Assistance With Free Insurance Coverage By Philippine Crop Corporation , Ree Artificial Insemination Service , Mong Others Pna ,

Ilocos Norte town ventures into wagyu meat production

CROSSBREEDING. Native cows in the province of Ilocos Norte are being upgraded to level up the cattle industry. In Piddig town, its local government unit assists its farmers in crossbreeding their cattle for wagyu meat production.(File photo courtesy of May ann Malicad) LAOAG CITY - Piddig town, known for the so-called Basi Revolt in Ilocos Norte, is creating another milestone for being the first province in this northern part of the country to venture into wagyu meat production, the popular highly marbled beef in Japan. Backed by the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the municipality of Piddig led by mayor Eduardo "Eddie" Guillen, several native cows in the town are engaged in an artificial insemination program to produce wagyu-cross calves. "Since we cannot repopulate hogs yet due to ASF (African swine fever), our mayor initiated the wagyu crossbreed development program as an alternative livelihood to our farmers," Adap said in an interview Wednesday. Under the wa ....

Ilocos Norte , Eduardo Eddie Guillen , William Dar , Department Of Agriculture , Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation , Basi Revolt , Harvey Adap , Ilocos Region , Crossbreeding Native Cows In The Province Of Ilocos Norte Are Being Upgraded To Level Up Cattle Industry Piddig Town , Ts Local Government Unit Assists Its Farmers In Crossbreeding Their Cattle For Wagyu Meat Production File Photo Courtesy Of May Ann Malicad Laoag City Piddig Town , Nown For The So Called Basi Revolt In Ilocos Norte , S Creating Another Milestone For Being The First Province In This Northern Part Of Country To Venture Into Wagyu Meat Production , He Popular Highly Marbled Beef In Japan Backed By The Department Of Agriculture Da And Municipality Piddig Led Mayor Eduardo Quot Eddie Guillen , Everal Native Cows In The Town Are Engaged An Artificial Insemination Program To Produce Wagyu Cross Calves Quot Since We Cannot Repopulate Hogs Yet Due Asf African Swine Fever , Ur Mayor Initiated The Wagyu Crossbreed Development Program As An Alternative Livelihood To Our Farmers , Uot Adap Said In An Interview Wednesday Under The Wagyu Cross Development Program , Own Agriculturist Harvey Adap Reported To The Da In Ilocos Region That At Least 58 Native Cows Piddig Have Been Artificially Inseminated With Wagyu Semen And These Are Expected Give Birth After Nine Months Oncea Local Farmer Witha Cow Is Enlisted Under Program , Dap Said The Owner Is Assured Of Free Insurance Coverage Courtesy Philippine Crop Corporation , Ree Artificial Insemination Service As Well Vitamins , Ewormers Provision Among Others From The Municipal Government And Da Quot Our Livestock Raisers Are Also Assured Ofa Ready Market Because Farmers 39 Cooperative Will Buy Their Calves Once They To Wean , Uot He Added Aside From The Marketing Assistance , Armers Can Also Earn Extra By Growing Corn Silage Or Napier Grass For The Dairy Farm Of Cooperative , Hich Aims To Introduce Outstanding Genetics Like Wagyu Quot All The Farm Inputs Will Be Provided Free For Them And Their Only Counterpart Is Labor , Uot Adap Said To Boost Food Sufficiency And Agri Business In Piddig Ilocos Norte , A Secretary William Dar Announced During His Visit On December 14 That Department Is Giving Php56 4 Million Support For The Local Farmers Quot May This Continue To Inspire Other And Government Units In Country With Piddig 39s Best Practices Terms Of Farm Consolidation , Uot Dar Said In His Speech Wagyu Isa Japanese Beef Cattle Used For The Production Of High Quality And Flavorful Meat Because Way It Is Raised ,