San Jose, Batangas- the Municipality of San Jose in Batangas, recognized as the “Egg Basket of the Philippines” commemorates its principal income generating trade business with the celebration of its first “World Egg Day” last October 09, 2009. This venture was organized through the joint effort of members and officers of Batangas Egg Processors Cooperative (BEPCO) and San Jose Business Club (SJBC). Spearheaded by Mr. Patricio B. Marasigan, Chairman-BEPCO, and Mr. Celso G. Mandocdoc, President-SJBC, the event also aimed to promote among the communities, that the “egg” is a major and cheap alternative source of protein considering its additional health benefits when served on everyone’s plate and table. (more info)
Luzon, Philippines- MERIAL Philippines Avian Business Unit formally launched Merial's highly innovative product, VAXXITEK™ HVT + IBD. Unlike in previous product launches, which was usually done by having a single grand affair in just one venue, MPI- Avian Business Unit had a Caravan Launch. (more info)
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Center, Brisbane, Australia Dr. Niki Atienza presented the Philippine VAXXITEK™ HVT + IBD trial results at the recently concluded XXIII World's Poultry Congress at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Center in Brisbane, Australia.(more info)
Hotel Philippine Plaza, Philippines - Merial Philippines, Inc. (MPI) participated in the recently concluded 74th Annual Scientific Conference and Centennial Celebration of the Philippines Veterinary Medical Association Convention held at the Hotel Philippine Plaza on February 21 - 23, 1007. The theme for this year's convention is "THE FILIPINO Veterinarian: A Century Ago, A Century to Go!" (more info)
Capitol Compound, City of San Fernando, Pampanga- The Region III Regional Advisory Council- Animal Disease Control and Emergency (RAC-ADCE) held its 2nd Technical Meeting for 2007 at the DA- RFU Region III Conference Room, Capitol Compound, City of San Fernando, Pampanga on March 27, 2007. Merial Philippines, Inc. (MPI) through its Avian Business Unit was invited to the said meeting to sponsor the speaker for the selected topic for the month: Avian Influenza.(more info)
Lucena City, Quezon- On March 23, 2007, the Broiler and Breeder Technical Team of QPLC attended a technical seminar held at Green Meadows Subdivision, Lucena City. The farm personnel from different venture farms ran by QPLC also attended the seminar. The technical seminar focused on HEAT STRESS MANAGEMENT; its effect on flock performance and the different management techniques to alleviate the effects of heat stress. This is in line with Merial Philippines, Inc. efforts in providing technical assistance to its clients by conducting technical seminars about relevant topics. (more info)
Villa Luz Resort, Silang, Cavite - On March 21, 2007 the Poultry Technical and Extension Personnel of CAFCOR- SUSTAMINA attended the technical seminar conducted by Dr. Niki Atienza. The seminar focused on Respiratory Diseases, its causes and several approaches in preventing respiratory diseases through management, vaccination and medication. This is in line with Merial Philippines, Inc. effort to provide technical assistance to its clients by conducting technical seminars about relevant topics. (more info)
MERIAL PHILIPPINES, INC. participated in the POULTRY SHOW, ‘The Egg and Chicken Expo 2006’, held in the Megatrade Halls A & B of the SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City on September 15-17, 2006. This event was co-organized by the National Federation of Egg Producers of the Philippines (NFEPP) and the United Broiler Raisers Association (UBRA). This year marked the first time that both organizations joined forces to come up with a unified Poultry Show. In previous years, it was only the NFEPP that had its annual EGG SHOW. (more info)