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developed unique physical characteristics, behavior, product attributes,
adapted to the local environment and are products of selection with no
infusion of exotic breed for at least five generations.”
Magpantay said examples of native animals include, but are not limited
to, native chickens, goats, pigs, ducks, cattle, sheep and horses.
“Since native animals are well-adapted to their natural environments
with minimum human intervention, it is no surprise that majority of the
animals, which survived Typhoon Yolanda, were native animals,” Bureau
of Animal Industry (BAI) Director Rubina Cresencio said.
“Despite native animals’ valuable contribution in the economic status of
farming communities, lack of adequate research facilities and appropriate technology in propagating local breeds hindered the development of
native farming sector for years,” Cresencio said.
When the bill becomes a law, the DA shall link existing small-scale farmers and entrepreneurs who would want to venture into native-animal
farming to the Landbank of the Philippines, Development Bank of
the Philippines, and financial cooperatives for loans, grants and incentives. The Department of Science and Technology, BAI and some state
colleges and universities will
provide farmers training and
latest technology to ensure high
yield.
The National Meat Inspection
Service (NMIS) shall enforce
standards on propagating, processing and transportation of native animals.
Infrastructure like post-harvest,
storage, distribution and facilities, and transport services will
be provided to qualified farmers
or cooperatives using the existing facilities of the NMIS and
attached bureaus under the DA.
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