Section 13Sec./Art. 13

Priority Projects. - Immediately after the approval of this Act, the Authority, in coordination with other related agencies, shall undertake vigorously the following:

a. Educational programs for dairy farmers and dairy cooperatives including, but not limited to, the conduct of seminars, workshops, assemblies and others;

b. Training programs including, but not limited to, courses in animal husbandry, feed technology, dairy cooperatives management and other related aspects of dairying;

c. Dairy research and development including but not limited to, breeds and breeding, herd improvement, indigenous and agri-waste feed sourcing, product development, herbal veterinary drugs and biologics, dairy facilities fabrication, and others;

d. Establishment of support services to dairy farmers and cooperatives in the acquisition of basic supplies and inputs for animal health and nutrition; and

e. Boost the number and quality of local animal stocks through applied technology.