February  14-16, 2018 SMX Convention Center, MOA, Pasay City The recently concluded PVMA Annual Convention and Scientific Conference once again brought together veterinarians from all industries and practices. The PCSP made its presence felt by joining in the Day 1 Opening Ceremonies as the affiliate for swine practitioners and was re-introduced as PPPI (Pinoy Porcine

February 21, 2018 SMX Convention Center, MOA, Pasay City The International Farmers Summit  held over February 21-23, featured not only industry exhibits, it also hosted the successful schools for both swine and poultry. Day 1 had the International Practitioners School for Swine Curriculum.  The brainchild of Dr. Eugene Mende, prime mover of the IFS through

Eugenio P. Mende DVM MSc Keeping animals healthy is a top priority for farmers and veterinarians, and antibiotics, especially in the Philippine system of farming are essentially used to fight disease in animals. Proper and legal use of antibiotics in animals also means a safe and wholesome food supply and reduces the chance of bacterial

October 3, 2017 Mega Tent, Libis, Quezon City The Philippine College of Swine Practitioners held its 21st of its longest running seminar series dubbed the Pinoy Pork Challenge.  It also marked the occasion where it was formally announced that the new legal entity was now Pinoy Porcine Practitioners Inc. (PPPI). The event brought together experts

November 2017, and March 2018 Philippines The issue of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and its possible effects on how antibiotic/ antimicrobial use (AMU)  will be used in swine practice has led the Philippine College of Swine Practitioners to actively join in activities to raise awareness. Last November 24, 2017, the Antibiotic Awareness Week Summit brought together