TACLOBAN CITY — The provincial government of Eastern Samar has received four upgraded Brahman cattle from the regional office of the Department of Agriculture (DA) to enhance local breeding programs and strengthen the province’s livestock sector.
The turnover ceremony was held at the Provincial Breeding Station in Can-avid, where Governor Ralph Vincent Evardone formally accepted the livestock alongside Dr. Melanie Osita, representing the Provincial Veterinary Office.
Evardone welcomed the assistance, noting that the additional breeding stock would help improve cattle production in the province and support livelihood opportunities for local farmers.
The governor said the province aims to multiply the cattle population and eventually distribute offspring to farmers and other stakeholders in the livestock sector to expand income-generating opportunities.
The donation forms part of the DA’s continuing program to strengthen the livestock industry and improve the genetic quality of cattle.
Officials said the Brahman breed, known for its resilience in hot and humid climates, is expected to serve as a primary breeding source in the province.
Evardone also committed to further upgrading the breeding station’s facilities to ensure efficient operations and maximize the benefits of the program.
In addition to the Brahman cattle, the provincial government is also expecting to receive several heads of water buffalo next year as part of ongoing efforts to develop the livestock sector.
Representatives from DA Region 8 and the Provincial Veterinary Office were present during the turnover ceremony.
(ROEL T. AMAZONA)
