PCPP kicked-off 2021 with its virtual monthly meeting last January 8, 2021 with 54 members in attendance.
Dr. Daniel Tolentino, Technical Committee Head, tackled The Use of Attenuated Vaccination to Control Coccidiosis. This was followed by the presentation of Dr. Joy A. Literato of her plans and programs for the year.
Moreover, this early, the 2021 Poultry School Online is already on its inception phase to ensure another successful offering.
Getting used to the new practice of virtual meetings and events, last November 6, 2020, the election of the 2021 set of officers was held virtually. And despite all the travel and gathering restrictions in place, the annual induction of Officers and Christmas Party still proceeded through a blended platform. While the annual celebration was a far cry from the merry.
The current realities of not being able to bond together and do the usual summer outings triggered the new popular E-numan on Friday nights. Light moments, pressing matters and just plain horsing around are common scenes during these sessions.
With all the calamities and disasters around us, PCPP was quick and generous with its resolved to help create better life experiences for our less-fortunate fellow Filipinos despite hardship PCPP donated to Catanduanes, Marikina and Tuguegarao through Rotary Club of Tuguegarao Rainbow, Animal Rescue donation for Bicol through Animal Kingdom Foundation, and cash donation to the Arnold Janssen Kalinga Foundation to help feed and clothed the homeless during this pandemic.
Recognizing the integral role that veterinarians play in upholding animal welfare and in support of BAI’S drive to reach a wider audience regarding the provisions of RA 8485 and RA 10631, PCPP requested for a separate refresher session through the Animal Health and Welfare Division of the Bureau of Animal industry, headed by PCPP’s good friend, Dr. Samuel Animas. The request was gladly given attention and thus on 25 September 2020, PCPP had the pleasure to attend an online Animal Welfare session with special focus on poultry. Forty-two members of the college were in attendance for the said virtual event.
Three very able speakers talked about a couple of important topics – Mr. Norman B. Tan on Animal Welfare Laws; Its Implementing rules and regulations and DA Issuances; Dr. Maria Gracia D. Seynaeve presented DA Ao 12 series of 2002 – Code of practice and minimum standards for the welfare of chicken and lastly Dr. Noverlee P. Calub discussed BAI Animal Facility registration: Compliance to RA 8485.
