MinBC forges partnership with cattle raisers group

THE Mindanao Business Council (MinBC) recently met with the Federation of Cattle Raisers Association of the Philippines (FCRAP), headed by the association president Mr. Benjamin C. Albarece, to explore opportunities in miniature cattle-growing.

The meeting particularly discussed how the two organizations––in partnership with other groups such as the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the UP Mindanao––can jointly promote the said innovative livestock model in Mindanao.

During the meeting, MinBC chairperson Vicente T. Lao expressed optimism that Miniature Cattle-Growing would be another promising industry that could generate new investments and contribute to the expansion of Mindanao’s Agri-business.

Dr. Cecilio Felix, a cattle farmer from Rancho Murieta in California, on one hand, presented basic facts on how to go about miniature cattle-growing.

“While size alone is no distinct virtue it does bring some advantages. Smaller cattle require less space and even a small acreage can support a herd,” said Dr. Felix.

He added that miniature cattle’s ribeye is significantly bigger than its normal counterpart and the short cell structure of miniature cattle makes for tender beef that can be as highly competitive in the market as the most in-demand Angus beef.

The MinBC is the lead organizer of the annual Mindanao Investment Conference (MinICon) which, so far, has highlighted new and promising investment opportunities such as Pangasius (Cream Dory) farming, seaweeds propagation, coffee, Cardava, honeybee and rubber production.