24/08/2026
DA-PCC at CLSU Bags Four Major Awards at 2026 Carabao Business Workshop:Biz Talk
The DA-Philippine Carabao Center at Central Luzon State University (DA-PCC at CLSU) has been recognized with four (4) awards in recognition of its outstanding 2025 performance in Institutional Herd management and dairy operations during the recently concluded Carabao Business Workshop: Biz Talk hosted by the PCC National Headquarters and Gene Pool at New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac.
The three-day gathering brought together PCC officials and implementer from across the country, where the PCC at CLSU secured recognition.
2025 Top 3 Performing Institutional Herd. The center placed third among PC Centers for demonstrating exceptional overall performance, highlighted by highest average milk yield per cow per day: 6.18 liters, second-highest liquidation rate: 83.91, positive net income: P525,596.13, and very low mortality rate: only 2 heads. This reflects excellence in production, financial sustainability, and institutional herd management.
Most Punctual Award. Recognized as the first to submit the Institutional Herd (IH) dashboard on or before the prescribe deadline underscoring the unit’s commitment to timeliness.
Excellent Data Quality Award. Commended for exceptional data accuracy, completeness, consistency, and reliability, achieving full audit readiness in the PMO dashboard.
Highest Average Milk Yield/Cow/ Day. Topping the category with an average of 6.18 liters per cow daily based on Genetic Improvement Program (GIP) basic data, reflecting strong productivity, efficient herd management, and superior milk production performance.
The remarkable achievement is credited to the collective dedication and hard work of the entire DA-PCC at CLSU staff. The institutional farm was managed by Dr. Edward C. Paraguison, who also served as the Genetic Improvement Program Coordinator. Oversight of animals records and data management was led by Dr. Renelyn M. Labindao, In-charge of Animal Records.
The recognition represents the daily commitment, technical competence, and shared purpose of every staff member who tends to animals, manages data and upholds the center’s standards. [by: Christine Helen M. Adriano]