Philippine's Agriculture Sector Continues to Grow

The DA said the combined positive performance of the three subsectors served as a cushion, as the fishery subsector registered negative growth due to dwindling fish population caused by overfishing, illegal fishing practices, and successive typhoons during the second semester of 2011.

Total farm production was valued at P1.4 trillion at current prices, 11.5 per cent more than in 2010, it said.

The crops subsector — which contributed one-half or 49.6 per cent to total agricultural output — registered a 4.82 per cent increase, led by palay (paddy rice) and corn.

Likewise, palay harvest totaled 16.68 million metric tons (MMT), 5.8 per cent more than in 2010 (15.77 MMT), while corn production amounted to 6.97 MMT, 9.3 per cent more than in 2010 (6.38 MMT).

Sugarcane production also grew significantly to 28.38 MMT, 58.3 per cent more than in 2010 (17.93 MMT). Tobacco, pineapple and rubber also posted positive gains last year.

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Cattle Industry Performance Report (Jan - Jun 2011)

As of July 1, 2011, the total cattle inventory in the country was 2.49 million head. This was 2.10 percent lower than last year's record of 2.55 million head. The inventory of cattle from backyard and commercial farms decreased by 2.00 percent and 3.47 percent respectively. Around 93 percent of the total cattle inventory were raised in backyard farms and only 7 percent were raised in commercial farms. [More . . .]
Source: Philippines Bureau of Agricultural Statistics

Recent Farm Visit - September 2011

Posting some pictures taken during our farm visit last September 2011

Armando - frontal view

Armando at 3 years old

At this stage 2 weeks more and it's harvest time

The lake beside the farm which never run out of water even during summer

My first kuliglig ride. it was fun

A stop over at the creek for a fresh swim

Coconut Fronds as feed for Cattle and Water Buffalo

Technical Description

Feeding livestock with coconut fronds is resorted to only during dry months when the supply of forage, weeds and tree leaves is low. The coconut frond is the green woody part of the palm leaf.

Green fresh fronds are collected and the leaflets or blades are removed (Fig. 12). The woody frond is cut into foot-long sizes and then peeled of its outer cover just like sugarcane. The cut fronds are split into halves and then hand-fed.

Uses and Merits

Cattle and water buffalo relish the peeled and split fronds because they are soft and succulent. Backyard cattle raisers use coconut fronds as an emergency feed during dry months or inclement weather, when feed resources are limited. Through hand feeding, the animal becomes tamer and easily handled by the raiser. This feed resource is commonly available on the farm and adds bulk and dry matter to the daily feed intake.

Reservations on Its Use

The feed value of coconut frond is relatively low. The preparation of the coconut frond as feed is relatively laborious. Also, when coconut trees have grown tall, the collection of fronds becomes very difficult.

Read more: http://www.pinoybisnes.com/livestock-business/low-cost-feeds-and-feeding-methods-for-livestock/

Artificial Insemination in Cattle

Artificial insemination (AI) is a popular, simple and inexpensive treatment of infertility in animals, in which the sperm from the male is collected and introduced artificially into the reproductive tract of the female for conception. It was in 1780 that the first scientific research in AI of domestic animals, was carried out on dogs. Lazanno Spalbanzani, an Italian scientist, conducted experiments that proved the power of fertilization vested with the spermatozoa and not with the liquid portion of the semen. These studies spearheaded the commercial utilization of this technique for breeding across the globe. Today, AI has emerged as one of the best techniques devised for genetic melioration of farm animals. This is a remarkable method of breeding quality cattle in the most natural way possible. AI is being carried out in a large number of buffaloes and cows and is extremely useful in countries like India, wherein quality sires have been scarce. Artificial insemination in cattle has taken care of this major obstacle in the path of cattle improvement. More

Optimism Expressed For Philippines' Livestock Sector

PHILIPPINES - The Department for Agriculture (DA) sees bright prospects for the country's livestock industries.

With continuing support from the government for demand-driven programmes, the DA expects bright prospects for the livestock industry this year and beyond owing to its vast export potentials, an increasing demand in the local market for its products, and the entry of new players to further invigorate the domestic industry. More . . .

Livestock, Aquaculture Output Rise Despite Drought

PHILIPPINES - The agriculture sector shrank by 2.8 per cent in the first quarter as a result of the prolonged drought although the livestock sector reports modest gains for the first quarter of the year.

The livestock and poultry sub-sectors managed to post modest gains in the first quarter of the year despite the onslaught of El Niño on key food-producing areas in the country, reports Philippine Star. More . . .

Veterinary and Farm Shops List

Here's a list of local Veterinary and Farm shops. The list will be updated as soon as new information comes in.

SCHIPERS PHILIPPINES INC.
2nd Floor The Esquire Centre
622 Gomezville Corner Guerrero St.,
Addition Hills, Mandaluyong City.
Tel No (632) 722-4811/722-4821
Fax No (632) 722-4811
schippers@pacific.net.ph
www.schippers-ph.com

They have tattooing forceps Hauptner 5 space, 10-20mm; or Tattooing forceps Loco, Eartag applicators, etc. - I am not sure if they can also be used for cattle.


JEIDA PHILIPPINES
Tel No+63-2-374-2880
Fax NoF+63-2-374-2877
E-mail Fjeida@mydestiny.net
Address #52 Lincoln Street, San Francisco del Monte,Quezon City.Philippines

Paiwi or Paalaga System

Pa-iwi system means that the owner would put in trust a cow to a farmer or trusted individua lto take care of the cow.Any offspring, as well as, any increase in the the monetary value of the entrusted cow would be equally divided in half between the owner and the farmer. Another term for this is called "PAALAGA".

Some tips on Paiwi or Paalaga System

1. Look for a farmer that is easy to talk to. It's better if you really know and trust the person. Everything is done on a "Gentleman's Agreement" since you won't be asking the person to sign some sort of a contract to protect your interest.

2.Preferably the farmer has his own bull, then you buy heifers, so you won't have to pay for the stud service.

Cattle Raising Information Resource

This is a list of cattle raising forums and sites.

EntrePinoys Atbp.

Philippines Cattle Raising

Yahoo Groups Cattle Raisers

Pinoy Agribusiness

Backyard Cattle Fattening

The source of this document came from the Department of Agriculture.

Backyard cattle fattening has gained prominence as an important business project of the livestock industry in the Philippines. It gives the farmer year-round work and provides him with extra income. He can make use of cheap, plentiful farm by-products such as corn stovers, rice straw, copra meal, rice bran and sugarcane tops, which ordinarily go to waste. Most importantly, it helps meet the urgent demand for high-protein foods in the Filipino diet.

Backyard cattle fattening or on a large scale can be profitably undertaken. It consists of buying healthy stock, feeding and fattening them for 120 to 180 days, and selling them at anytime of the year. Minimum space for housing is required: 1.5 to 2 sq. meters per head for a sheltered feeding area, and 5 meters per head for a fenced loafing area.

Given the proper care, there is less danger of diseases and parasites affecting confined animals and the fattening period is shorter. Marbling or inter mixture of fat and lean in meat is better obtained through feedlot fattening. This is preferred by customers.

Selecting Feeder Stock

To make profit and produce good meat, consider the following points:

1. Age
Two to three year- old animals need less feed for every unit of weight gain

because they digest more efficiently and consume larger volume of feed in proportion to body weight.

Younger animals cost less because of lesser weight. They require longer period of feeding and higher feed quality to reach the desired finish.

Older feeder stock (4 years and above) need less time in the feedlot and will eat a wider variety of feed and roughage than young stock. If nutritious feed is abundant, younger cattle are generally more economical to fatten. If only roughage and plant by-products are available, older stock are preferable.

2. Sex
Steers (castrated males) are preferred to heifers (unbred females) because they are readily available and easier to manage. Steers also gain weight and grow faster than heifers.

3. Breed
Improved breeds and crossbreeds gain weight faster than native animals. Tropical breeds are more adaptable to local climatic and feed conditions than temperate breeds. Some of the recommended tropical breeds are:

a. Brahman -color is silver gray, some are reddish. This breed is resistant to diseases and can withstand heat better.

b. Ongole or Nellore -color is white. The bulls may have dark gray head, neck and hump.
Knees may be black.

c. Indu-Brazil- colors vary from light to silver gray and brownish dark gray to red.

d. Batangas cattle -this is not really a distinct breed of cattle in the Philippines. Cattle fattened in Batangas comes from Mindoro, Masbate and other provinces. The term Batangas beef has become popular because of the good quality cattle produced by the "supak" method of Batangas.

4. Health Condition
A healthy animal is alert and active, has bright eyes, smooth haircoat and moist muzzle. Avoid animals with rough skin and those which are blind and lame. Make sure that the animals have been properly vaccinated against common diseases before bringing them to the feedlot.

When to Buy Stock
Feeder stock usually comes cheap during the dry season (January to April). Country roads are more accessible during these months, making it easy to transport animals from ranch or auction markets to the farm.

Cattle Nutrition

Feed is a key to profitable cattle raising. Cattle need food nutrients for maintenance, growth and production. The animal raiser must formulate feeds based on his animals' sex, age, weight gain desired and the moisture content of available roughage and feeds.

The feed ration should be adjusted to the requirements for fattening cattle based on the availability of feed materials in the locality. Cattle can be fattened on all rough- age rations or on roughage-concentrate ration. Give good quality grass-legume mixture in the form of pasture herbage. It is best to restrict animal movement at all times, so that it uses less energy and gains weight quickly.

The moisture content of feed is important. There is maximum dry matter intake if the ration has only about 34% moisture content. Cattle becomes fatter during summer eating dry grass than during the rainy season when the animals are allowed to eat large amounts of young, fresh grass. Cattle will consume feed at a rate of about 2.5 percent of its body weight. The animals need the following nutrients:

a. Dry matter that satisfies the animal 's appetite and promotes good digestion;
b. Protein in amounts based on age, sex, body weight and desired productivity;
c. Energy from carbohydrates, fats and excess protein;
d. Essential minerals like salt, calcium and phosphorus. Salt intake increases the water intake of the animals. The daily intake should be about 0.045 kg per 45.45 kg of body weight;
e. Vitamins A, D, and E; and
f. Water is a most important nutrient. Its intake by cattle depends on the temperature, humidity, moisture content of the roughage, dry or wet feeding, and salt content of feed nutrients.

To estimate the daily feed requirement, young fatteners consume about 3 per- cent of their body weight in air-dry feed. A fresh grass has about 75% moisture con- tent. Therefore, a 250 kgs. feeder cattle will require 7.5 kgs. of grass with a 12-14% moisture. However, given fresh grass it requires 35 kgs.

Roughage - concentrate ration is the combination of forage or farm by-products and concentrates. Some common concentrates are rice bran, copra meal, ipil-ipil leafmeal and corn by-products, including meat and bone meal and salt. The farm by- products could be utilized as concentrate mixtures and given to cattle at least twice a day.

Recommended Concentrate Mixtures used for Cattle Fattening

Sample 1
Copra meal 60%
Rice bran 39%
Salt/powdered
Shell 01%
--------
100%

Sample 2
Copra meal 50%
Rice bran 25%
Dried chicken manure 24%
shell/ground limestone 01%
---------
100%

Utilization of Farm By-Products to Cattle Feed

1. Rice Straw -chopped rice straw can be fed to growing-fattening cattle up to 40%
of the total ration. If baled or stacked and adequately protected from weather, rice straw can be used as additional source of energy anytime of the year when feed supply is short. It contains 3-4% protein, 0.04-0.08% phosphorus and 0.20- 0.30% calcium.

2. Corn Cobs -(without kernels) can be coarsely ground and fed to cattle up to 45% of total ration. It contains 45% total digestible nutrients and 3% crude protein. Although containing higher crude fiber, it is more digestible than rice straw.

Housing
Proper housing is important in successful cattle fattening operation. Adequately protect animals against the adverse effects of weather when they are raised in relatively small areas. Animals in backyard cattle farms are usually tethered along roadsides and in backyards during the day and confined in a shed or corral at night. The permanent type of housing consisting of GI roofing, timber frames, concrete floor, feed trough and water troughs are used in most farms. The shelter is open-sided and is located near the farmer's house or under the shade trees. Building height ranges from 1.7 to 1.9 meters while the width varies from 2.1 to 2.7 meters. Each animal can be allocated with 1.5 to 4.5 sq. meters. The plan of the cattle shed is presented in Figure I.

Marketing of Fattened Cattle
Six months after the date of purchase, fattened cattle should weigh approximately 275 to 325 kilograms and be ready for market.

Properly handle animals during transport to the market to prevent serious injury or even death. See to it that animals are safely loaded. Avoid steep ramps. Do not lift animals bodily into the truck. A gradually sloping ramp with side railings is advisable. To ensure better footing see to it that animals do not slip and fall during transport. Provide adequate rice straw or rice hall bedding. Remove all protruding objects such as nails and splinters from trucks. Also, check for cracked or missing boards that may injure the animals.

Overloading and under loading of trucks cause crippling and bruising of animals. Load them quietly and gently. Pushing or sticking them may cause stress, resulting in weight loss and lower profits. It is better to transport animals in the evening if trucks are not covered.

The market for beef cattle is classified into three groups: consumers, processors and institutional buyers. The last group include hotels, restaurants, burger joints, fast food chains, cafeterias, supermarkets and hospitals.

COMMON DISEASES OF CATTLE

A. Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)
Cause : Enterovirus of major strains -A, O & C

Transmission: Direct contact with sick animals excreting the virus; Indirect
transmission by ingestion of contaminated feeds; Contact with infected products and animal excretion by inhalation.

Symptom: High fever, depression, appearance of vesicles and blisters with
fluid on tongue, gums, udders and inter digital spaces; flowing saliva; animal refuses to eat, becomes lame and refuses to stand.

Control: Regular FMD vaccination every 6 months in areas where the disease is common

A. Hemorrhagic Septicemia

Cause: Common bacterial disease characterized by hemorrhage (escape
of blood from the blood vessels) and septicemia ( a condition manifested by the generalized presence of pathogenic bacteria and the associated poisons in the blood). The disease is rapid in onset and runs a relatively short course.

Transmission
1.) Direct contact with infected animals
2) Ingestion of contaminated feedstuffs
3) By aerosol

Symptoms
1. Sudden increase in body temperature (41-42°C)
2. Profuse salivation
3. Severe depression
4. Development of hot, painful swelling on the throat, dewlap
5. Difficulty in breathing
6. Development of signs of pulmonary alimentary involvement in the later stages.

Disease Control
1. Isolate and quarantine infected premises.
2. Promptly dispose of carcasses of dead animals by burning
or burying in soil.
3. Segregate sick animals and treat them with antibiotics.
4. Vaccinate apparently healthy and unexposed animals.
5. Sterilize and .disinfect used instruments and equipment.

A. Anthrax
Description : Anthrax is a per acute disease characterized by septicemia and
sudden death with the exudation of tarry blood from the natural body openings. It is a disease virtually of all warm-bloodied animals, including man.

Disease Transmission
1. Direct Contact -Spread from one animal to another, wherein the bacili are excreted in the urine, feces, saliva and from the natural body openings contaminating the area
2. Ingestion
3. Indirect transmission through airborne via respiratory tract (inhalation) or vector borne through stable files and mosquitoes.

Cause
Caused by large, gram-positive, aerobic spore-forming rod-shaped
bacteria known as Bacillus anthracis. In cultures, it forms long chains which, unstained, appear as solid filaments because the square ends of the individual cells fit very closely together.
Under low magnification, the margin of the colonies which lie in parallel formation look like locks of hair. It is for this reason that they are sometimes described as "Medusa head" colonies.

Symptoms
1. Per acute form (1-2 hours)
a. Sudden death
b. Unclotted blood comes out from the natural openings
2. Acute form (24-48 hours)
a. depression
b. fever
c. difficulty in breathing
d. loss of appetite
e. swelling in hind quarters
f. hemorrhage in many parts of the body
g. death
h. diarrhea stained with unclotted blood coming from the natural body openings

3. Chronic form (48 hours or more)
a. swelling (ventral muscle, thorax, shoulder)
b. edema
c. difficulty in breathing
d. death

Prevention/Control
1. Control by immunization
2. Proper disposal of dead animal by burning or deep burial. Quicklime should be used to cover the body before covering with soil. The depth should be 2 meters.
3. Decontamination of all contaminated pens, feeding materials, bedding, etc.
4. Avoid contact with infected animals and contaminated animal by- products
5. Reduce movement of animals
6. Quarantine infected areas
7. Practice environmental and personal hygiene
8. Control insects and flies
9. Notify the proper authority in case of outbreak.

GENERAL GUIDE FOR CATTLE FARMERS
A. Selection of Feeder Stock
Purchase feeder stock from reliable breeders or select good quality steers from the livestock market.

B. De worming and Spraying.
Have fecal examination conducted to determine proper drugs for deworming. Spray animals to control external parasites such as ticks, lice and flies.


C. Disease Prevention

1. Never buy sick cattle. Make sure the animals are not stressed. Provide good sanitation.

2. Proper nutrition will help ensure the health of cattle and increase their resistance to diseases. Salt in the diet will help prevent footrot.

3. Don't mix newly arrived animals with cattle already on feed. New arrivals should receive good quality roughage as a starter ration and then give water three to four hours later.

4. Bathed the animals at least once a week to clean them and to improve their
feed intake.

5. Be alert for signs of illness. Isolate sick animals right away. Deworm and immunize the animals from major infectious diseases. Spray the animals with insecticide to eliminate parasites like ticks and blood sucking fleas. In coordination with the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) or the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian, vaccinate against Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), Hemorrhagic septicemia and other common diseases.

D. Feeding Management Practices
1. Feed animals daily with concentrate one to two kilograms per day during fattening period. Give roughage daily at 3% of body weight if given air dry or 8.75 if given fresh.
2. Give clean water without limit or ad libitum. Provide ordinary table salt about 30-50 grams per head per day.
3. Give the animals fresh, palatable feed and clean water at all times. Reduction of feed intake by 5 percent will reduce weight gain by 10 percent. Do not overstock feeds in the feed bunk since the bottom portion will develop heat and make the feed stale.
4. Mix feed properly. Have at least 15-20 percent roughage in feed to prevent bloat and other digestive disorders.
5. During rainy days, cattle will eat more during the daytime. During summer, they will eat more at night and during the cooler hours. Provide enough feeds during these periods.
6. Digestion will be more efficient if roughage is eaten separately from concentrates. Roughage consumption tends to stimulate saliva secretion up to as much as 80-120 liters per day.
7. Providing l2-14 inches of bunk space per head will allow cattle to eat slowly. This will help increase the rumen's efficiency thereby facilitating digestion.
8. Schedule manure removal. If allowed to remain with the animals, deep, wet manure will reduce both feed intake and weight gain.

E. Confinement of Animals
Provide proper and adequate space for confinement.

F. Bathing the Animals
Bathe and wash animals at least once a week to increase feed consumption and promote sanitation.

D. Marketing of Animals
The desired finishing weight of fattened cattle of 275-325 kilograms is attained in 180 days after date of purchase. Visit the "Oksyon" Market nearest your place.

Plan backyard cattle shed

Philippines cattle breeders/cattle raisers directory

I found this list from Pinoy Agribusiness Forum and republishing the list on my blog for easy reference. I will update this list as soon as new information comes in.

Disclaimer: This Data is taken from the Department of Agriculture and other website. Data here is for educational purpose and public information. We cannot assure the accuracy of this list. If you want to be added on this list please email contact details to cattleraiser@gmail.com


LUZON

SAN ROQUE CATTLE COUNTRY
Mr. Francisco Paredes T: (078) 326-5163
Solano, Nueva Vizcaya

SANTOS RANCH
Mr. Lamberto F. Santos T: (043) 491-1492
Batasan, San Jose, Occidental Mindoro

MINDORO CATTLE PRODUCERS CORP. Mr. Romualdo L. Cabales T: (043) 832-1357
San Jose, Occidental Mindoro

PHIL. CATTLEMEN FOUNDATION, INC Mr.
Martin M. Gomez T: (043) 467-7405
Canlubang, Calamba, Laguna

LGU QUIRINO c/o AMAD-DA-RFU II T: (078) 844-1324; 844-1031
Cabrroguis, Quirino F: (078) 846-9131
Farm Site:San Marcos, Cabarroguis, Quirino

LML FARMS
Ms. Ma. Lea M. Lucas T: (049) 991-328
Pagsanjan, Laguna

CRUZ CATTLE RANCH
Mr. Virgilio C. Cruz T: (043) 491-1398
Sitio Tangon, Manoot, Rizal, Occidental Mindoro

CUELLO HACIENDA DE GANADO
Ms. Rossana P. Cuello T: (049) 562-0574
49 San Nicholas, San Pablo City, Laguna

EF CATTLE RANCH Mr. Elmer Francisco T: (043) 491-1090
Emaling II, Mangot Rizal, Occidental Mindoro

CUNACUM FARM
Mr. Graciano B. Abes T: (632) 823-5529
Gen. Tinio, Nueva Ecija

ABES RANCH & POULTRY FARM
Mr. Carlos P. Abes T: (044) 709-510 / 721-2140
Gen. Tinio, Nueva Ecija

ERNESTO LAGUNDI c/o AMAD-DA-RFU II T: (078) 844-1324; 844-1031
Burgos, Aglipay, Quirino F: (078) 846-9131

RC ALARILLA FARM
Mr. Renato C. Alarilla Mobile No.: 0918-230-8690
Gen. Tinio, Nueva Ecija

TNJ II FARM Mr. Tomas N Joson III T: (049) 463-0584
Bo. Mabacan, Calauan, Laguna

TR RANCH & FARM CORP.
Mr. Jose Manolo R. Bakunawa T: (056) 233-2664
Lubigan, Matiporon Calumpang, Masbate
TAGUINOD RANCH Mr. Rodolfo G. Taguinod T: (078) 636-3031
Tallag, Cabagan, Isabela

TECOLU FARMS
Mr. Alberto T. Mejos T: (087) 295-0251
c/o FCRAP, 39 Canada St., Betterliving Subd., Sucat, Parañque.

RCA FARM Mr. Roberto C. Agcaolli T: (078) 664-2400
2M Agro Industrial Ventures, Isabela


VENACIO SEDANG III c/o AMAD-DA-RFU II T: (078) 844-1324; 844-1031
Andres Bonifacio, Diffun, Quirino F: (078) 846-9131


BUENA FARMS
Mr. Joseph Victor D. BuenaventuraT: (632) 922-8578 /
157 Kamias Ext., Diliman, Quezon City 921-3894 / 921-2546

BURIAS RANCH
Mr. Amado Lazaro T: (632) 823-5529
San Pascual Burias, Masbate
c/o Mr. Virgilio Badilla F: (632) 822-7578
c/o FCRAP, 39 Canada St., Betterliving Subd., Sucat, Parañque.

AREVALO FARM
Mr. Alvin Arevalo T: (043) 491-1386
Bubog, San Jose, Occidental Mindoro

RIVER CALLEY RANCH
Mr. Ernesto A. Calingasan T: (632) 823-5529

Libona, Bukidnon
ROMUALDO CABALES
Mr. Romualdo Cabales T: (632) 823-5529
Brgy. Pag-asa, San Jose, Occidental Mindoro

SUN BELT RESOURCES
Mr. Emmanuel J. Villegas T: (043) 402-10964
Dasmariñas, Cavite

BADILLA FARM
Mr. Billy L. Badilla T: (044) 832-5529
Bo. Nazareth Gen. Tinio, Nueva Ecija

BALBON RANCH
Mr. Celso R. Balbon T: (632) 823-5529
Can-ayan, Sebastina St., Malaybalay, Bukidnon
c/o Mr. Virgilio Badilla F: (632) 822-7578
c/o FCRAP, 39 Canada St., Betterliving Subd., Sucat, Parañque.


AMR RANCH
Mr. Aldrin L. Ramonal T: (632) 823-5529
Kinawe, Libona, Bukidnon c/o Mr. Virgilio Badilla F: (632) 822-7578
c/o FCRAP, 39 Canada St., Betterliving Subd., Sucat, Parañque.

A.A. SINAGUINAN FARM
Ms. Andrea Sinaguinan T: (044) 311-1506
Liwayway, Sta. Rosa, Nueva Ecija

SARIO CATTLE AND FOREST RANCH ASSO. INC.
Mr. Antonio Winston E. Sario T: (044) 731-7637
Silenana, Diade, Nueva Ecija

E. R. FARM
Mr. Benigno A. Escalona III T: (045) 982-6839
Brgy. Sta. Cruz, Tarlac

CERILO CERALDI
c/o AMAD-DA-RFU II T: (078) 844-1324; 844-1031
Gabriela, Diffun, Quirino F: (078) 846-9131

NOEL FARM
Mr. Noel N. Mabagos Mobile No.: (0912) 911-9852
Rosario Batangas and Gapan, Nueva Ecija

GEN. TINIO CATTLE RAISERS COOP
Mr. Leopoldo T: (632) 823-5529
Nazareth, Gen. Tinio, Nueva Ecija

CABUYAO CATTLE FARMS
Mr. Nicanor P. Padilla T: (049) 741-1586 /
Bo. Putol Cabuyao, Laguna 614-2230 / 614-230


BRC CATTLE RANCH
Mr. Baltazar Javier Caymo T: (044) 486-0070
Makabaklan, Gapan, Nueva Ecija



EMERSON JAVONILLO c/o AMAD-DA-RFU II T: (078) 844-1324; 844-1031
Cordon, Isabela F: (078) 846-9131
Farm Site:Luttuad, Diffun, Quirino

RICNOR FARMS, INC.
Ms. Ma. Lorelie Fajardo T: (044) 305-7544
Bo. Malate, Palayan, Nueva Ecija

CROWN B. AGRO MGMT. and DEV'T CORP.
Mr. Francis S. dela Fuente T: (632) 833-5448 / 833-5749
3 San Geronimo St., Magallanes Vill. Makati


F. S. PAJARILLEGA TRADING FARM
Mr. Freddy S. Pajarillaga T: (044) 928-526 / 711-9534
Gen. Tinio, Nueva Ecija

VIRGILIO RAZON
c/o AMAD-DA-RFU II T: (078) 844-1324; 844-1031
Zamora, Aglipay, Quirino F: (078) 846-9131
Farm Site:Burgos, Aglipay, Quirino

Relampagos Farm
Parista, Lupao Nueva Ecija
T: 639159311323
Email: cattleraising@relampagos.org

MAXIMIANO GUILLERMO
c/o AMAD-DA-RFU II T: (078) 844-1324; 844-1031
Andres Bonifacio, Diffun, Quirino F: (078) 846-9131
Farm Site:Isidro, Paredes, Diffun, Quirino

CAMPION, INC.
Mr. Armand L. Favis T: (632) 842-0967 / 805-7495
22A, Cavaro St., BF Homes U, Sucat, Parañaque

CARLOS SERONINA
c/o AMAD-DA-RFU II T: (078) 844-1324; 844-1031
CUABCO, Santiago City F: (078) 846-9131
Farm Site: Isidro, Paredes, Diffun

SMALL FARMER
Mr. Ederlino T. Camarao T: (632) 823-5529
Peñablanca, Cagayan

PEDRO BALITAN
c/o AMAD-DA-RFU II T: (078) 844-1324; 844-1031
Banuar, Aglipay, Quirino F: (078) 846-9131

SOUTH DAVAO DEV'T CO., INC.
Mr. Lucy A. Consunji T: (632) 831-5936 / 831-5443
#2281 Pasong Tamo Ext., 1200 Makati City

CAROLINO FARMS
Mr. Conrado C. Carolino, Jr. T: (075) 445-2274 / 422-2476
Awile, Anda, Pangasinan

GR ESPINOSA FARM
Mr. George Del Rosario T: (078) 353-717
Batal, Santiago City, Isabela

SHINE POAG
c/o AMAD-DA-RFU II T: (078) 844-1324; 844-1031
Jone, Isabela F: (078) 846-9131
Farm Site:Maria Clara, Diffun, Quirino

GLOBAN FARMS, INC.
Mr. Michael Angelo O. Patrick T: (043) 911-5991
Bo. Banus Gloria, Oriental Mindoro

CLASIO AGRICULTURAL CORP.
Mr. Nicanor S. Clasio, Jr. T: (054) 35-777-1112
Curry, Pili, Camarines Sur

CONSOLE FARMS
Mrs.Soledad Agbayani T: (632) 823-5529
San Miguel, Bulacan

CONSUELO FARMS
Mr. Martin M. Gomez T: (049) 467-7504 / 467-7405
Canlubang, Calamba, Laguna

COGEO FARM
Mr. Jose Camacho T: (632) 921-3894 / 921-2546
155 Kamias Ext., Quezon City

DULIG INTEGRATED FARM
Mr. Amador D. Dulig T:(078) 520-55
Cauyan, Isabela, Isabela

FELERCA LIVESTOCK FARM
Mr. Wilfredo B Felarca T: (047) 0232-1640
Pamatawan, Subic, Zambales


GREENLAND LIVESTOCK
Ms. Violeta Lacson Palad T: (045) 982-1764
#1979 Don Fausto St., San Roque c/o Mr. Dennis Mallari
Tarlac City OPA-Tarlac

JULIAN SULIO c/o AMAD-DA-RFU II T: (078) 844-1324; 844-1031
San Leonardo, Aglipay, Quirino F: (078) 846-9131
Farm Site:San Ramon, Aglipay, Quirino

MJ RANCH
Mr. Mariano Joson T: (044) 463-1701 / 463-1702
Brgy. Sta. Rita, Quezon, Nueva Ecija

MK RANCH Mr. Mariano S. Kanapi T: (078) 446-1560
19 Rizal St., Tuguegarao, Cagayan
 
BAYLO UY
c/o AMAD-DA-RFU II T: (078) 844-1324; 844-1031
Villarose, Aglipay, Quirino F: (078) 846-9131


VISAYAS

BUKID FARMS
San Isidro, Leyte
Mr. Adonis Lapitan
+63 930 963 7542

NEGROS CATTLEMEN FOUNDATION
Mr. Elfredo M. Lopez T: (034) 291-03 / 241-54 / 291-03
Capiz City, 49 North Capitol Rd., Bacolod City


CASABANAGAN FARM, INC.
Mr. Jose Marie B. Muertegui T:(056) 211-057 / 223-176
P10, U. Corpuz St., Masbate

BOHOL RANCH
Mr. Ramonito Garcia T: (632) 823-5529
Clarin, Bohol

CORNEL 2 FARM
Mr. Dennis P. Ramos T: (034) 200-28 / 212-56
Capiz City, Negros Occidental

3R RANCH
Mr. Rainer B. Butalid T:(056) 333-2891 / 33302125
Milagros, Masbate

SALES CATTLE FARM
Villa Corazon Subdivision 1
Naga City
Contact: Arman Sales
Email: arman_s@yahoo.com
Phone: +63920 3794 641

SAMNIL DEV. CORP. RANCH
Mr. Niceto Z. Limpiado T: (053) 816-011 / 601-04
Bgy. Agus Bgy., Anislagan, Bgy. Caneja, Calubla, Leyte F: (053) 816-11604

SAN JOSE RANCH
Mr. Roberto L. Nazareno T: (632) 823-5529
San Jose, Mabini, Bohol


ADELA'S FARM
Mr. Rodolfo C. Batan T: (053) 823-4119
Marag-ing Belen, Leyte,

CHIN CHIN FARM
Mr. Jesus M. Ravanes T: (032) 854-23
Sambang, Liloan, Cebu

ELCOH RANCH
Mr. Edgar Legaspi T: (632) 823-5529
Malinta Masbate

ESANAN FARMS, CORP.
Mr. Ramon Cabahug T: (632) 823-5529
San Isidro, Leyte


CROWN "B" FARMS
Mr. Francis Dela Fuente T: (632) 823-5529
Aroroy, Masbate

PM GIMENEZ RANCH
Mr. Mariano E. Gimenez T: (632) 928-6295
San Pascual, Buring Island, Masbate

VICTORIA FARM / MANGALDAN CATTLE LIVESTOCK
Mr. Edwin Du T: (075) 522-7909 Pang
Brgy. Bari Mangaldan, Pangasina / Pier Site, Masbate


FAVIS MANAGEMENT DEV'T CORP.
Mr. Adrian L. Favis T: (056) 842-4045
Tigbao, Milagros, Masbate

MASAGAN RANCH and FRESH CHOICE
Mr. Mario Brian L. Llacer T: (056) 701-211
Bo. Mapitogo, Balud, Masbate


ML RANCH
Gov. Emilio K. Espinosa, Jr. T: (632) 823-5529
Sitio Punta Tigbao, Brgy. Magsalang I, Milagros, Masbate

MONTENEGRO and CO., INC.
Mr. Joaquin S. Montenegro T: (035) 541-4075
Bais City, Negros Oriental

MARGARITA AGRO INDUSTRIAL CORP.
Mr. Thomas Cabahug T: (053) 213-027 / 217-029
San Isidro, Leyte

APL RANCH INC.
Mr. Claudio P. Larrazabal T: (053) 642-13
Hermosilla Drive, Ormoc City

MINDANAO


LIBONA CATTLE RAISERS ASSOCIATION
Mr. Vicente F. Janubas Mobile No.: (0912) 308-9514
Paladucan, Libona, Bukidnon


AWITIN FARM
Mr. Rudy F. Awitin T: (632) 823-5529
Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon

COTABATO LIVESTOCK PRODUCER MULTI-PURPOSE COOP
Mr. Benjamin B. Ferniel T: (632) 823-5529
Libungan, Cotabato

MT. MATUTUM CATTLE BREEDERS ASSO.
Mr. Eduardo C. Leyson T: (088) 552-3452
Casa Luisa, Gen. Santos City




PROVINCIAL FEDERATION OF LIVESTOCK RAISERS ASSOC.
Mr. Fulgenio B. Baes T: (063) 341-5245
Tubod, Lanao del Norte


AGA FARM
Mr. Augusto G. Saguini T: (632) 823-5529
Dipolog City c/o Mr. Virgilio Badilla F: (632) 822-7578

AJP ENTERPRISES
Mr. Nelson A. Sison T: (082) 64--601
Davao City


BTY FARM
Mr. Generoso L. Yap T: (083) 703-1115
Conel Rd., Gen. Santos City

BACKYARD RAISE
Mr. Eubito L. Mendioro T: (088) 723-338
JV Serina St., Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City

BERNALES FARM and RANCH
Mr. Patricio G. Bernales T: (088) 727-435
Sto. Niño, Talakag, Bukidnon


C and A LABRA FARMS
Mr. Georgio D. Labra, Jr. T: (632) 823-5529
Kinawe, Libona, Bukidnon

CAM and CO., INC
Mr. Magno L. Cam T: (082) 73-228
Bo. Marapangi, Toril, Davao City

CESAR M. FORTICH INC.
Ms. Pilar F. Bollozos T: (632) 823-5529
Klantig, Quezon, Bukidnon


CIRCLE K RANCH
Mr. Michael N. Fortich T: (632) 823-5529
Quezon, Bukidnon


CIRCLE T AGRI DEV'T CORP.
Mr. Timoteo C. Ocaya T: (088) 841-2661
Maramag, Bukidnon,Malaybalay, Bukidnon

CONSUELO FARMS
Mr. Terry Sia T: (082) 291-0490
Lizada Toril, Davao City


DR. MERCADO RANCH
Ms. Ma. Luz M. Queipo T: (088) 655-4012
Palaopao, Mluko, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon

DAVAO CRESTA FARMS
Mr. Roland T. Teves T: (082) 297-1188
Bago Aplaya, Talomo Dist., Davao


DELA FUENTE FARM
Mr. Virginia I. Dela Fuente T: (032) 501-2959
Tayud Consolacion, Cebu Kisolon, Bukidnon

DEL MONTE PHILS., INC.
Mr. Salvador C. Albarece T: (632) 823-5529
Philips, Bukidnon

DEL PUERTO RANCH
Mr. Federico C. Del Puerto, Jr. T: (632) 823-5529
Camarayan, Pagatpat, Cagayan de Oro

DIAMOND FARM, INC.
Mr. Rodolfo Ancheta T: (632) 823-5529
Alejal Carmen, Davao del Norte

DIAMOND PC RANCH
Mr. Jesus M. Alvarez T: (083) 522-2714
Saguil, General Santos

SAWAGA FARMING CORP.
Mr. Ben A. Deveza T: (632) 823-5529
Malaybalay, Bukidnon


E and C ANGELES RANCH
Mr. Ismael V. Angeles T: (632) 823-5529
Maluko M. Fortich, Bukidnon

ENR FARMS
Mr. Edgardo E. Lopez T: (632) 823-5529
Panumbon, Don Enrique Lopez, Mati, Davao Oriental

EP RANCH Mr. Emmanuel Pelaez T: (632) 823-5529
Cagayan de Oro City

 ECO RANCH Mr. Dario Yap T; (088) 732-404
Malitbog, Bukidnon

ELLOSO FARM
Mr. Wenceslao M. Elloso T: (632) 823-5529
Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

ELLSONS PHILS.,
Mr. Eric L. Lui T: (082) 266-0339
Davao City

SANTIAGO FARM
Mr. Fred B. Santiago T: (632) 823-5529
Dansolihon, Cagayan de Oro


EMILIA FARMS
Mr. Jose A. Cruz T: (082) 77468
Indanga, Davao City


G. ADAZA FARM Mr. Guerrero A. Adaza T: (632) 823-5529
San Jose, Malaybalay, Bukidnon F: (632) 822-7578


GMU CATTLE
Mr. Antonio Dacudao T: (632) 823-5529
Davao City


SIGULL RANCH CORP.
Mr. Edgar N. Ang T: (083) 234-0057
Km. 8 Laurel Ave., Davao

SIRONG FARM
Mr Sam Strong T: (632) 823-5529
Saranggani

SOUTHERN RANCH
Ms. Dolores M. Flores T: (083) 552-4882 / 996-678
Naasim Sarangani Gen. Santos City

STA. ANA FARM
Mr. John Derrick Belderol T: (088) 841-2200
Casisang, Malaybalay,Bukidnon


LT BACKYARD RANCH
Mr. Lauro P. Torrepalma T: (035) 844-2410
Pob. Valencia, Bukidnon

LAGO FARM Mr. Oswaldo Lago T: (088) 722-5060
Lingating, Bukidnon
LAGUITAS RUBBER FARM Mr. Vicente L. Cabrera Mobile No.: (0922) 726-157
Malaybalay, Bukidnon

SAN ISIDRO LABRADOR
Mr. Leo G. Lasacar T: (088) 870-014
Itum, Mambajao, Camiguin


LEAMSIDE FARMS
Mr. John Edmind R. Hannen T: (632) 823-5529
Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte

LORENZO FARMS Mr. Joeden A. Saile T: (065) 415-3852
Turuno, Dipollog City

LOZANO CATTLE RANCH Mr. Mariano O. Lozano T: (632) 823-5529
Sinawal, General Santos

M. MONTECARLOS RANCH
Mr. Marianito R. Montecarlos Mobile No.: (0912) 713-3777
Patag, Bagontaas, Valencia, Bukidnon

ROA LIVESTOCK FARM
Mr. Alberto Z. Roa T: (632) 823-5529
Kil-Og, Libona, Bukidnon

RANCHO 55
Mr. Jerusalem G. Vercide T: (083) 552-4902 / 522-6185
Kamanga, Maasin Sarangani Province

RANCHO MONTALVAN INC.
Mr. Roberto J. Montalvan T: (632) 823-5529
San Jose, Quezon, Bukidnon


MF RANCH
Mr. Rodrigo B. Zuluaga T: (088) 722-563
Dalirig, M. Fortich, Bukidnon

REMEDIOS RANCH
Mr. Ferdinand C. Espiritu T: (632) 823-5529
Bontong Camaman-an, Cagayan de Oro

REYES LIVESTOCK FARM
Mr. Oscar Reyes T: (0830 552-2966
Katawagan, Gen. Santos City

SABUYA FARM
Mr. Jesus C. Sabuya T: (632) 823-5529
Jovellar, Tarragona, Davao Oriental, Daticor Mati, Davao Or.

MJ LIVESTOCK FARM
Mr. Mario T. Okinalay T: (632) 823-5529
Impasugong, Bukidnon

MAGIC RANCH and FARMS
Mr. Dante P. Sarraga T: (088) 714-481 / 724-756
Mambangayan M. Fortich, Bukidnon

MALINAO FARM
Mr. Rupert J. Calunsag T: (063) 20-741
Malinao, Iligan City


MARFORI-CONSING AGRI CORP.
Mr. Lope L. Consing T: (632) 823-5529


MEGA FARM
Mr. Bernardo B. Resoso T: (088) 727-805
Sil Ipon, Libona, Bukidnon

MEGA INTEGRATED AGRI LIVESTOCK FARM CORP.
Mr. Hong C. See T: (088) 727-805
Sil Ipon, Libona, Bukidnon

MENZI AGRICULTURAL CORP
Mr. Quirino Bingcayao, Jr. T: (088) 722-563
Camilag Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon


MULLETA INTEGRATED AGRI COOP
Mr. Herminio R. Engbino T: (632) 823-5529
Crossing Concepcion, Don Carlos, Bukidnon

OKINLAY RANCH INC
Mr. Andres Okinlay T: (632) 823-5529
Hagkol Valencia, Bukidnon

OZAMIS AGRI DEV'T INC.
Mr. Javier T. Sagarbarria T: (632) 823-5529
San Jose, Quezon, Bukidnon

OZAMIS AGRICULTURAL DEV'T
Mr. Rene P. Abbu T: (632) 823-5529
San Jose, Quezon, Bukidnon


PTB RANCH
Mr. Macario D. Banaga T: (632) 823-5529
Bo. Rangayen, Almada, Cotabato

PALACIOS CATTLE RANCH
Mr. Eugene Palacios T: (0820 552-6619
Swiza Sinawal, Gen. Santos City



PHIL. GREENHILLS DEV'T CORP.
Mr. Luis Guingona T: (632) 823-5529
Maramagand Dalwangon, Bukidnon

RB TAMULA JR. and SONS' FARM
Mr. Allan Wynn L. Tamula T: (063) 861-3319
Digkiliran, Iligan City

RC FARMS Mr. Ronald C. Canlas T: (632) 823-5529
Dildim, Manolo Fortich, Cagayan de Oro


RD RANCH Mr. Roger Rivera T: (083) 552-3590
Tambler, Gen. Santos City

RM ROCQUE and SONS CORP.
Mr. Ramir P. Roque T: (632) 823-5529
P.O. Box 2, Cagayan de Oro

RM ROQUE and SONS, INC.
Mr. Ulric P. Noval T: (632) 823-5529
Hagkol Valencia, Bukidnon

RN LOPEZ FARM
Don Enrique Lopez, Mati T: (632) 823-5529
Davao Oriental

Philippines Bull Current Price

Current price of a mature bull nowadays (Brahman breed) costs around 60,000.00 to 65,000.00 PHP.
Picture courtesy of Sulit ad.

Cattle Breeds

All this years we've been doing backyard cattle raising and I didn't know anything on the different kinds of cattle breeds . . . I am a cattle raiser that means it's a must that I should know this information . . . Let's begin with with history on how it came into being why cattle is being domesticated. I found this sites which provides a list of cattle breeds from all over. Here's some sites that provides information about cattle breeds. Embryo Plus, Cattle Today and this site which is called Breeds of Livestock.

Cattle Pictures February 2010

We started raising cattle way back in 2004 starting with a single head. Over the years it multiplied and we added additional heads. Currently we own 15 heads distributed to different individuals in Lupao Nueva Ecija Central Luzon Philippines. Lately last February my wife took some pictures on some of the cattle.

A view of a cattle raising enthusiast

In this current economy we need to find some ways to earn some extra income at the same time helping others earn as well. That's why we've decided to continue with our investment on backyard cattle raising. Cattle raising is a very good agribusiness alternative since it doesn't take your time away from you. What we normally do is let somebody you trusted take care of the cattle or if you have lots of cattle it can be distributed to any individual who is willing to take the responsibility. As I've said as a cattle owner you know and trust those individuals who will be taking care of your cattle.

For profit sharing this is how it works. If it's a bull the profit sharing would be . . .gross sale less agreed amount of the bull when the time the caretaker took the responsibility, whatever is the remaining amount would be divided into two as a share of the owner and the caretaker.

If it's a cow the profit sharing would be like this, the first born calf would go to the owner then the second calf goes to the caretaker. It's an alternate sharing. If the owner decides to sell the cow then profit sharing scenario of the bull applies to the cow.