A total of 5,377 farm animals were given antibiotics, vaccines, vitamins, and dewormer shots in a veterinary mission conducted by the Provincial Veterinary Office in the towns of Cauayan, Hinobaan, and Ilog recently.

Dr. Merie Ann Adlaon, mission coordinator, said yesterday that farm animals like cattle, goats, carabaos, poultry, and swine were examined and provided treatment, castration, check-ups, and laboratory diagnosis, free of charge to their owners.

They also collected fecal samples from cattle and carabaos for parasite occurrence monitoring so they can detect the parasite infections common to large ruminants like cattle and carabaos and provide treatment for them, Adlaon said.

Dr. Cherryll Castañeda of the Provincial Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, meanwhile, said they found liver fluke infestation, nematodes, and parasitism as the common gastrointestinal diseases that infect the animals.

Castañeda said liver fluke is a common animal disease in areas near bodies of water, while parasitism occurs during rainy season. However, she added that the diseases are not alarming as they can be controlled and they were able to treat the animals during the mission.

She added that PVO is teaching animal owners proper handling to prevent diseases.

Adlaon also said the PVO continues to provide veterinary extension services especially in remote barangays to prevent outbreak of disease and monitor their animal management. She added that animals are vaccinated to improve their immunity especially during rainy seasons to prevent infections.

PVO will conduct a veterinary medical mission on May 22, 23, and 25 in Don Salvador Benedicto, Pulupandan, and Valladolid, she added. *LTG

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