Animal raisers in Negros Occidental are vying in the Gawad Saka for 2007 regional competition, a search for outstanding agricultural achievers organized by the Department of Agriculture, the Provincial Veterinary Office said in a press release.

The contender for small animals category is Noel Horacio Abelarde of Purok Elena, Dulao, Bago City while for large animals category, it is Trinidad Espinido of Brgy. Concepcion, Talisay City. Regional evaluators of the Gawad Saka 2007 recently visited the farms of both provincial winners, the press release said.

Abelarde is adopting the PVO technology on Tubular Polyethylene Digester for his piggery and using the by-products in his organic vegetable project which is integrated in his animal raising project that also include sheeps, goats, kabir chickens, geese and turkeys.

Espinido, who is using carabao and cattle waste in her farming practice, is an outstanding para-vet awardee for 2007, the press release added.*

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