Antique: Farmers in Antique are told to secure their animals and prepare their food and water in anticipation of the impact of Typhoon Tino. Farmers should transfer their carabaos, cows, and other animals to safer ground or to local government unit shelters, Antique Provincial Veterinary (ProVet) Office’s chief of Public Health Division Dr. Marco Rafael Ardamil told farmers.
According to Philippines News Agency, Dr. Ardamil emphasized the importance of early preparation in order to prevent incidents similar to past events where farmers drowned while attempting to rescue their livestock during severe weather conditions. He advised that enough food and water should be ready since the duration of the typhoon’s effects is unpredictable.
For easy identification, it is encouraged that owners put collar tags or any marks on their animals in case they float or are carried away by strong water currents. This identification process would also facilitate insurance claims if the animals perish.
Dr. Ardamil also advised farmers to administer vitamin supplementation to their livestock to boost their resistance to diseases. He warned against slaughtering dead animals as a safety measure. Any farm animal mortalities should be reported to the Municipal Agriculture Offices (MAOs) or ProVet for inclusion in the damage report for possible assistance.
