BACOLOD City – According to the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO), there are currently no reported cases of livestock and poultry farm damages brought by the dry spell in Negros Occidental.
The PVO has started monitoring the effects of extreme heat to farms in the province following the reported damages on Cauayan’s rice fields, said PVO Animal Health and Meat Inspection Services Division head Dr. Ryan Janoya.
“We have been anticipating the extreme heat brought by climate change every year. We have prepared mitigating measures,” he dded.
Janoya said the PVO continuously reminds backyard raisers of measures to lessen the extreme heat effects to animals.
Janoya advised the raisers to avoid exposing their animals to sunlight.
“It’s better to place animals in shaded areas like under the trees, and provide them sufficient amount of water,” he added.
PVO has also briefed veterinarians in different districts and local government units to report cases of animal deaths caused by extreme heat.
“Proper reporting is essential as it enables the PVO to immediately assess the situation and provide technical assistance,” Janoya said. /PN
