In a serious attempt to boost the Philippines’ production of milk, the National Dairy Authority (NDA) resumed the importation of dairy cattle starting with receiving over one thousand and four hundred pregnant cows from Australia, according to a news report by GMA News.
To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of GMA. Some parts in boldface…
The National Dairy Authority (NDA) resumed its importation of dairy cattle after receiving 1,419 pregnant cows from Australia to boost the country’s milk production.
“After almost three years, the NDA has resumed the importation of dairy cattle and we now have a source of good quality animals to be dispersed to farmers by way of a grant to help expand the country’s dairy herd and increase local milk production,” said NDA administrator Marcus Andaya in a statement.
“More importantly, this initiative will provide qualified farmers and cooperatives with opportunities to grow their herds, produce more milk, and strengthen their livelihoods,” he added.
The importation is composed of Holstein-Jersey, purebred Holstein, and Holstein-Jersey cross breeds, the NDA said.
The agency added that a total of 150 cattle will undergo quarantine and acclimatization at the NDA stock farm in General Tinio, Nueva Ecija, while another 150 will be assigned to Ubay, Bohol, and the remaining 1,119 heads will be stationed at the Del Monte Feed Lot in Bukidnon.
With the importation from Australia, the NDA is expecting the herd population to grow to 2,527 and contribute an estimated 5.9 million liters of milk in 2027.
This projected output is equivalent to about 20% of the targeted cattle milk production for the year, the agency said.
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