About the Program
Under the Department of Agriculture-National Livestock Program, the DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research prioritized research initiatives that cover areas such as animal disease management and diagnostics; animal nutrition; animal breeding, selection and genetics; animal production; and product development and by-product utilization.
Priority Commodities
- Runinants (dairy and meat)
- Swine
- Poultry
- Rabbit
- Bee
R4D Priority Areas (2023-2028)
Animal Disease Management and Diagnostics
- Development of vaccines to prevent and control the spread of new and existing infectious disease
- Enhancement of disease detection and diagnosis methods
- Documentation and validation of ethno-veterinary/indigenous practices of native animals
Animal Nutrition
- Development of innovative feed processing procedures/methods to increase digestibility and bioavailability of indigenous ingredients
- Formulation and commercialization of new and existing feed ration using indigenous feedstuff/ingredients
Animal Breeding, Selection, and Genetics
- Development, conservation, and propagation of superior breeds as breeding stock
Product Development
- Development and commercialization of market-driven meat and dairy products
- Identification and assessment of market demand, market potential, and consumer preferences in buying meat and dairy products