Genetic improvement of animals, and enhancement of biosecurity measures against economically important diseases were among the top research priorities identified during the National Consultation Workshop for Livestock and Poultry on 28-29 June 2021.
Profiling and evaluation of feeds and feedstuff; standardization of organic and non-organic livestock production, post-production, and facilities; and market study and value chain analysis of animal products and by-products were also in the list.
The Department of Agriculture (DA)-Bureau of Agricultural Research spearheaded the event to update and harmonize the bureau’s livestock and poultry research for development (R4D) agenda and programs of the department.
Key DA offices participated in the said activity including the Office of the Undersecretary for Livestock, National Livestock Program (NLP), Bureau of Animal Industry, Philippine Carabao Center, National Dairy Authority, and National Meat Inspection Service.
The consultation workshop paved the way to identify and validate research gaps that need to be immediately addressed by the participating agencies.
The activity was also used as an avenue to present the roster of adaptive technologies, tools, and practices generated under the livestock and poultry R4D programs of the different participating DA agencies.
The outputs of the consultation workshop will be used as baseline for prioritization for 2022-2023 for endorsement to the DA-NLP and DA-Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries.