Medical missions for animals continue
BANI—The provincial government continues to do the rounds of medical missions around the province but with one difference: the intended beneficiaries are animals, not people.
This town was the fourth stop last June 3 and hundreds of animals were brought to the team of veterinarians organized by the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) for medical attention.
Medical care for the animals included haemorrhagic septicaemia vaccination and deworming for cows, cattles, and goats; anti-rabies vaccination for dogs; vitamins supplementation; and medical consultations.
Next stops for the PVO team are Manaoag and Mangaldan . Towns already served were Tayug, Bolinao, and Anda.
According to Dr. Eric Jose Perez, PVO officer-in-charge, the medical mission for animals is an annual program of the provincial government usually done before the onset of rainy season for animal protection.
The program, with the theme “Enhancing Animal Industry for Good Opportunity Venture in Pangasinan”, is a joint activity with the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) regional office and the Municipal Agriculture Offices.
Bani Mayor Gwen Yamamoto said she lauds the program because it supports the growing number of backyard raisers and it introduces the idea that even animals need healthcare attention such as vaccination.
Yamamoto also said that in partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), the town is also planning to conduct training on how to raise animals to help the farmers.–Johanne R. Macob
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