The province of Camiguin is strengthening its livestock supply by implementing interventions for farmers.

In a statement on Wednesday, Gov. Xavier Jesus Romualdo said enhancing livestock quality and productivity ensures sustainable food security in the island province.

“We’re strengthening local farms in Camiguin by keeping our livestock healthy and helping our farmers produce more high-quality animals through our breeding and vaccination programs,” he said.

In 2025, Romualdo said the Provincial Veterinary Department (PVD) vaccinated 3,198 cows and carabaos against hemorrhagic septicemia and collected 360 blood samples from the farms of 72 poultry raisers to monitor avian influenza.

He said the province also continued its artificial insemination program, in which 307 swine were covered during the same year, resulting in 1,194 piglets, with 50 sows currently pregnant this month.

Meanwhile, Dr. Lordgin Gamo, the provincial veterinarian, gathered the five municipal agriculturists on Wednesday across the island province in preparation for the province-wide mass annual vaccination, deworming and spaying and neutering activities, which will be conducted twice a year.

The PVD also outlined its 2026 livestock and poultry programs to ensure streamlined implementation. (PNA)