The construction of the first first-border inspection facility in the Philippines, which should prevent the entry of animal diseases in the country, is yet to start more than a year since the Department of Agriculture (DA) announced such a plan. Outgoing Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) Director...
The World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) has declared the Philippines free from avian influenza or bird flu less than a year since the fatal animal disease crept back into the poultry farms of the country. As of January 8, the country is now free of the last remaining A (H5N6) strain of the...
There's just no other way For its January issue, fashion magazine Vogue Italia celebrates the beauty of the animal kingdom on its seven covers. Through the lens of an esteemed photographer, the creatures, from the menacing felines of the wild and the busiest colony of bees to the tame and delicate...
The fatal animal disease African Swine Fever (ASF) that reached the Philippines’ backyard farms in August last year is now on its third wave, so far resulted in the culling of more than 400,000 pigs across the country. Based on the latest government report, the ASF outbreak in the Philippines...
Parents will do anything to make their children happy, most especially on their birthday. Doug and Cheska Kramer feel the same way, and they prepared a wonderful and simple party for their second daughter Scarlett Louvelle. With the video game Animal Crossing as the theme, they had a colorful...
Help give these animals a second chance at life Adopting a resident from a shelter will save more than just their life. Not only will the dog finally have the home they have longed for all their life but it also opens a spot for the next rescue to be brought in—consequentially giving them a...
A dog is a man’s best friend for they are one of the most loyal creatures on earth. Sadly, they never grow the same as us. At 7 years old, dogs are considered seniors or old where age related problems like decrease visual capacity or even blindness may occur. Some health problems which are age...
The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) has now stepped in to improve the processing of applications in the food production sector, particularly in the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) and the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI), as complaints on these agencies red tape mount. ARTA Director General Jeremiah...
Despite the pandemic, Cargill Philippines, the local subsidiary of food and agriculture multinational firm Cargill, is bent on fulfilling its P12.5-billion investment commitment in the country, which it first announced in 2018. Moreover, the company is already seeing a recovery in the demand for...
I’ve been hearing a lot about pandemic fatigue these days. Aside from the exhaustion from the prolonged pandemic, which can only be “shortened” by a vaccine, people are tired of seeing the usual scenes and views at home. Now, more than ever, is a time for some change. Now, if you don’t have...
Drop your vanities about their looks, and make keeping them safe and healthy your priority Pets need our help to make them look and smell their best, but most owners trapped in quarantine aren’t experienced groomers. Regardless, if you’re physically able and you have the means, proper...
