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Title Page
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1
Section 1: INTRODUCTION 3
A. Background Information 3
B. Objectives of the VCA 4
C. Methodology 4
Annex 47
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LIST OF TABLES
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LIST OF FIGURES
1 Native goats 6
2 Average percentage share in goat population by continent, 2010-2014 9
3 Graphical presentation of the goat population in Masbate 2009-2013 15
4 Top ten producing municipalities in Masbate, 2013 16
5 Number of Goat Backyard Raisers by Municipality (Backyard Raisers) 17
6 Number of Commercial Goat Farms in Masbate 17
7 Masbate live goat value chain map 19
8 Transport vehicle of live goats from del Carmen, Uson, 22
Masbate to Manila
9 Cost build-up analysis, live goat per head 26
10 Cost build-up analysis, live goat per head/dressed 27
11 Sheep and goat meat consumption per capita in the world 30
12 Volume of small ruminant shipment, 2009-2014 31
13 Local market flow of live goats 32
14 Competitiveness vision, Masbate goat industry in the next five years 41
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Executive Summary
The Masbate province is a hilly/upland development zone with vast grazing lands and
favorable climate for large and small ruminant production, but goat is consider the
priority commodities, easy to manage and affordable even for a small farmer. In the year
2014, based on national situation, Bicol region ranks in the 11th highest goat producer
and 37.19 % of the total goat population is from Masbate.
At present, the Bicol region goat industry has three players: the input suppliers, the
producers (individual goat raisers, Farmers/fisher folks associations, RICs and 4H
Clubs) and the traders. Generally, goat raising in Masbate and all parts of the Bicol
Region is more on the backyard raising. Majority of the backyard raisers are landless
rural farmers who cannot expand their production due to lack of area for pasture
development necessary to sustain a larger number of animals. Few of them have no
formal housing for goats. They just tether goats in areas where there are grasses and
kept them back home during night. Moreover, these farmers usually lack of capital to
buy better breeder stocks and to provide housing and other necessities for the animals.
Trading flow of live goats showed the absence of fully integrated players along chain
segments. The regular transaction involved in goat trading is buy and sell and shipment
of live goat. Anybody can sell to any trader or buyer as long as the price is agreeable to
both. Quality control is not practiced by traders. Live goats can be sold or purchased at
any size or age. There is no value adding for live goat production as of the existing value
chain.
Trading activities of live goat are always favorable to the traders. They usually dictate
the prices at the mercy of the marginal goat raisers. Tumbok, Mata mata (eyeball
estimate), Pakyaw or Bultohan is the main system of goat pricing, where in the live
goats are priced by merely looking without the use of weighing scales. The shippers get
the biggest slice in the profit of live goat trading. Similarly, trading middlemen, locally
known as Dicers share in the bulk of the profit scenario. These trading activities are
done in the auction markets of Uson, Cataingan and Placer. Traders who will buy the
live goat, will ship them outside the province. The provincial veterinary office identified
at least 10 traders operating in the auction markets in Masbate. The external markets
are those outside the province where live goats are delivered from the auction markets.
Masbate has a regular weekly shipment of goats every Thursday ranging from 400 to
500 heads.
Increasing world population, proportionally increases demand for meat products. The
increasing goat meat (chevon) and milk consumption per capita in the world is a clear
indication that demand on it will also increase. This is a huge opportunity for the goat
industry because market is assured and prices will definitely increase as demand
increases. As an integral part of the Muslim and Hindu tradition, Goat meat are highly in
demand in Muslim countries. Recently, people are becoming health conscious and the
demand for food coming from natural source is continuously increasing. Chevon is
exceptionally lean, low in fat and cholesterol. It is high in iron and protein making it an
ideal choice for health conscious consumers.
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With the proper coordination and support, the goat industry in the province of Masbate
can achieve its huge potential as livestock champion not only in Bicol region but also in
the entire country. As an island province, installing measures that will increase
production like improvement of facilities, goat dispersal, and improvement of breeder
stocks, multiplier farms, road construction, common facility center and price
standardization must be in place.
Since 1998, Masbate has been declared as an International FMDFree Zone by the
World Health Organization for Animal Health or Office Internationaledez Epizootes
(OIE). This international recognition makes the goats from Masbate more attractive not
only to the Philippine consumer but also in the world market.
Strategically located at the center of the Philippines archipelago, Masbate has many
ports of entry and exit. At present, the province has 7 municipalities with RORO port
namely: Monreal, Claveria, Aroroy, and Masbate City. Cawayan, Cataingan and
Esperanza. RORO ports will boost the accessibility of the province to neighboring island
provinces for easy of transport of live goats.
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1 Introduction
Background Information
At least 5% increase per year in real household annual incomes of farmer and
fisher folk beneficiaries;
30% increase in incomes for targeted beneficiaries involved in enterprise
development
7% increase in value of annual marketed output; and
20% increase in number of farmers & fisher folk with improved access to DA
services.
In order to achieve the aforementioned objectives, the project builds on four (4) major
components, which are:
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production to alleviate poverty. The key results are increased Smallholder Groups
operating viable enterprises, enhanced producer productivity through formalized
arrangements for marketing and /or technical services and increased smallholder
and fisher resilience to climate change and adverse weather conditions.
The Bicol Region, being one of the producers of small ruminants was chosen as the
project area for value chain analysis for goat (Live goat). As a priority commodity, the
DA in partnership with the LGUs and private sector will provide key infrastructure,
facilities and technologies to enhance and improve the goat industry in the region
through the PRDP.
This report provides an overview and analysis of the goat value chain, linking the global
context to the national, regional, and provincial perspective, with the aim of identifying
main leverage points and key strategies to improve Bicol Region and Masbate
competitiveness and promote development in a pro-poor, gender-sensitive and
sustainable manner. It will provide the basis for the formulation of the Provincial
Commodity Investment Plan and will lay the foundation for PRDPs cooperation with
the private sector and other government agencies promoting the development of the
goat industry.
Delineate the goat value chain map and be able to determine and identify the
major players in the value chain for live goat in the Province of Masbate;
Identify the constraints, opportunities and potential intervention strategy of the
different players along the goat value chain;
Establish the competitive directions of the goat industry; and,
Facilitate the translation of interventions into priority projects that must be
implemented to enhance productivity.
Methodology
In order to come up with substantial and significant information within the period of
study the following data collection methods were utilized:
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DA and its attached agencies representatives
Private sector/Institutional buyer
Middlemen (locally known as dicers)
Traders/shippers, retailers
The study engaged goat backyard raisers, shippers and middlemen locally known
as Dicers in one of the auction markets, at Brgy. Curvada, Cataingan, Masbate.
The questions were about cost and level of production, price, household income,
and sources of funds, support received from various agencies, as well as issues,
concerns and needs of goat raisers, farmers/associations/cooperatives.
The following documents were reviewed and considered in preparing the project
reports and meetings with stakeholders:
Data gathered from websites (CountryStat, FAOSTAT, BAS), roadmaps and studies
on the goat industry were also considered as source of information in formulating
this VCA.
4. Study Focus
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Overview of the Industry
Product Description
Goat is a member of the family Bovidae and is closely related to the sheep as both are
in the goat-antelope subfamily Caprinae. There are over 300 distinct breeds of goat. It
is believed that goats are among the earliest animals domesticated by human. As one
of the oldest domesticated species, they have been used for their milk, meat, hair, and
skins over much of the world. The most recent genetic analysis confirms the
archaeological evidence that the wild Bezoar ibex of the Zagros Mountains are the
likely origin of almost all domestic goats today.
Goats have horizontal, slit-shaped pupils. Because goats' irises are usually pale, their
contrasting pupils are much more noticeable than in animals such as cattle, deer, most
horses and many sheep, whose similarly horizontal pupils blend into a dark iris
and sclera. This adaptation allows goats to see at least 320 degrees around their heads
with no blind spot in front of them. Both male and female goats have beards, and
many types of goat (most commonly dairy goats, dairy-cross Boers, and pygmy goats)
may have wattles, one dangling from each side of the neck.
Some breeds of sheep and goats look similar, but they can usually be told apart
because goat tails are short and usually point up, whereas sheep tails hang down and
are usually longer and biggerthough some (like those of Northern European short-
tailed sheep) are short, and longer ones are often docked. Figure 1 below shows
picture of native goats in Masbate that mostly average mature weight reached at
35kgs.
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As cited from the Livestock Development Council (LDC), breeds of goat that are raised
here in the Philippines are the following:
Anglo Nubian
Basically a tropical breed that was successfully adapted in the western countries. Its
distinguishing features include drooping and pendulous ears, and a brown hair or a
combination of brown and black. It has a long body that usually weighs 70-90
kilograms at mature age and produces 1-21 liters of milk daily.
Boer
A meat type breed with distinct white body color and usually black or reddish brown
from rear legs to the head. The goat weighs an average of 90 kilograms at mature age.
Saanen
Originated from Switzerland, is a pure white to off-white in color. It holds the
distinction as the highest milk producer (1.8 liters daily), and weighs an average of 70
kilograms.
Toggenburg
Also from Switzerland, have distinct white markings on the face, legs and tail and an
erect ears like the Saanen. Milk production averages 1.5 liters daily. This duck
assumes very erect normal postures which are almost straight neck. The back is long,
straight and narrow. An adult weighs about 2.10kg while an adult duck weigh about
1.8 kg. The egg production characteristics of this breed resemble that of the Khaki
Campbell.
Alpine
Also of European breed has a color that ranges from off-white to red, to black. An alert
breed of medium to large size, it weighs 70 kilograms at mature age. It poses upright
ears and straight face, the breed produces 1.5 liters of milk daily.
Native
The breed are small, stocky and low-set. Colors range from red, white or black or a
combination of these colors. Milk production is just enough for its kids. It weighs 20 to
30 kilograms at mature age.
Goats reach puberty between three and 15 months of age, depending on breed and
nutritional status. Does of any breed or region come into estrus (heat) every 21 days
for two to 48 hours. Gestation length is approximately 150 days. Twins are the usual
result, with single and triplet births also common. Birthing, known as kidding,
generally occurs uneventfully. Just before kidding, the doe will have a sunken area
around the tail and hip, as well as heavy breathing.
Uses of Goat
Usually, goats are being raised for the purpose of producing meat, milk, and/or, fiber.
As cited in a research paper entitled, Present Status of the World Goat Populations and
their Productivity, written by Prof. Mahmoud Abdel Aziz of King Faisal University, the
potential of goats for sustainable supply of milk and meat for human consumptionis
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unquestioned. Goat meat is the most widely consumed meat in the world. It is the only
red meat that transcends all religious boundaries. It is an important part of many
ethnic traditions and festivals such as Ramadan of the Muslim, Greek Easter, Hindu
Festival of Dashera and holidays such as Christmas and thanksgiving.
In the Philippines today, more and more Filipinos are consuming goat meat as part of
their healthy lifestyle. Aside from having low fat and low cholesterol chevon is very
nutritious and delicious. Filipinos are known to have distinctive palate and two of the
famous Pilipino recipe of goat are the Kalderata and Kilawin.
Aside from cooking, goat meat can further be processed to longganisa, tapa, and
sausage or can be canned.
Goat used as fiber (Cashmere and mohair) are made into bags, belts, accessories and
other novelty items.
Production Trends
Global Production
For the past five years (2010-2014) the world population of goats has been generally
increasing, having an average growth rate of 1.403%. Africa has contributed the
greatest with this increase, performing an average rate of 2.778%. Both America and
Europe performed poorly, garnering negative rates for the past years.
Figure 2 shows that for the past five years, the largest producer of goats is Asia, with
over 59% share to the worldwide goat population. The second largest producer is
Africa, having over 34% share, distantly followed by America, Europe, and Oceania,
having 3.77%, 1.76%, and 0.41% shares, respectively. Asia and Africa are leading
continents too in terms of pasture land area.
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Europe Oceania
1.76% 0.41%
Africa
34.54%
Asia
59.52%
America
3.77%
Source: FAOSTAT
As to the country with the largest goat population worldwide in 2013, China has the
highest goat population with over 182 million heads. (Table 2). As the worlds most
densely populated country, China produce more goats to supplement their food
requirement.
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Second in rank is India, with about 162 million heads followed by Pakistan, with 64.9
million head. Nigeria ranked 4th with 58.250 million heads while the 5th is
Bangladesh with 55.6 million heads. Philippines ranked 41st, having 3.694 million
heads, about 2% of Chinas population.
National Production
Based on the data from CountryStat, the inventory of goats in the Philippines for 2014
was 3,695,267. Table 3, provides the data of goat inventory in the Philippines for the
past 10 years. From 2005 to 2009, data shows that inventory of goat is gradually
increasing every year. Comparing the inventory in 2009 from 2005, goat inventory has
19.43% growth rate. However, from 2010 to 2013, data shows a gradual decrease in
animal inventory which could be attributed to poor production techniques, pest and
diseases, and extreme weather conditions like the El Nino. Low farmgate price is also a
contributing factor why farmers does not increase their production volume in spite of
high demands.
In terms of the value of goat production in the Philippines, the Bureau of Agricultural
Statistics in 2013, recorded a mean of 7.076 million or 3.48% for the period 2008-
2012. Table 4, shows value of production of goat in the Philippines from 2008 to 2012.
Table 4. Value of production of goat, Philippines, million pesos at current prices, 2008-
2012
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Mean %
Goat 5,873.4 6,800.2 7,306.8 7,710.5 7,689.3 7,076.0 3.48
Source: CountryStat
The top 5 producing regions in the Philippines based on the data generated from
Country Stat, are Western Visayas with 542,678 heads, followed by Central Visayas
with 495,678, Ilocos Region with 425,476, Davao with 342,972 and Central Luzon
with 334,464 heads. Bicol Region ranks as the 11 th producing region with 127,710
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heads for the year 2014, in terms of number of heads. Table 5 shows the number of
heads per region and corresponding percentage share of the total inventory.
In terms of percentage using the same data generated from CountryStat, it is reflected
that Western Visayas Region occupied the biggest share with 15% of the total number
of heads of goats. Central Visayas follows next with 13%, while 12% is occupied by
Ilocos Region. Two regions, Davao and Central Luzon occupied the same contribution
of 9% each while three regions namely CALABARZON, Northern Mindanao and
SOCCSKARGEN contributed 6% each. As shown in the pie graph, MIMAROPA
accounted for the 5% while 4% is occupied by ARRM. Bicol Region, where Masbate
belongs contributed only 3%. Two more regions contributed 3% each, the Zamboanga
Peninsula and Cagayan Valley. Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) contributed 2%
while the remaining 2% is contributed by CARAGA and Eastern Visayas at 1% each.
Regional Production
Bicol Region ranks as the 11th producing region in the country with 127,710 heads for
the year 2014, contributing 3% of the total population. As shown in Table 6, the
province of Masbate is the highest producer with 47,496 heads or 37.2 % of the total
goat population in Bicol Region. Camarines Sur is the second top producer with 39,895
contributing 31.24% while the province of Albay ranked at number 3 with a total
25,312 goat population representing 19.82%.Camarines Norte ranked at no. 4 with an
inventory of 6,970 representing 5.4% of the total population. Sorsogon ranked 5th and
Catanduanes as the least producing province having an inventory of 6,247 and 1,790
heads respectively.
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Bicol Region is registering a negative growth rate of 6.45 from year 2010 to 2014. Out
of the six provices of the region, three provinces showed positive growth rate:
Sorsogon (19.12%), Albay (5.12%) and Cam Sur (.45%). The provinces of Cam Norte (-
5.13%), Catanduanes (-9.2%) and Masbate (8.01%) reflected negative growth rate.
Data comfirms the observations of the goat traders in Masbate during the
stakeholders forum that the population of goats in the province is declining. According
to one of the participants, farmers are no longer encouraged to raise more goats
because of the low farmgate price.
Total goat inventory in Bicol Region has two sources: the backyard raisers and the
commercial farms. With an inventory of at least 50 heads, a goat farm could be
considered as a commercial farm. Table 7, shows the Commercial goat inventory in the
region per province for the past five years (2010-2014). The province of Masbate
produced 914 heads representing 56.2% of the total inventory in Bicol. Camarines Sur
contributed a share of 25% with 415 heads. Data source showed no commercial
grower in the province of Catanduanes.
Table 7. Bicol Region goat inventory per province (commercial production) 2010-
2014
% 2014
PROVINCE 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Total Ave Share Compared
2014 to 2010(%)
Masbate 230 338 491 704 914 2677 535.4 56.2 297.39
Cam. Sur 466 487 498 396 415 2262 452.4 25.5 -10.94
Albay 0 0 207 175 149 531 106.2 9.1
Sorsogon 61 44 195 132 109 451 90.2 6.7 78.68
Cam. Norte 0 0 48 44 40 132 26.4 2.5
Catanduanes 0 0 0 0 0
Source: CountryStat
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enterprise. Sorsogon also registered a positive growth rate of 78.68%. A yearly
increase over the past four years in the province could also be noted.
In backyard production, Masbate again is the highest contributor with 46,582 heads
(Table 8). Camarines Sur ranks second with 39,480 heads followed by Albay with
25,163 heads. Camarines Norte registered an inventory of 6,930 while Sorgoson has
6,138. Catanduanes has the least inventory among the six provinces with only 1,790.
Like the commercial production, the province also reflected a negative growt rate in
its inventory of goats in the backyard production. Provinces showing negative growth
in commercial production (Masbate: 9.38%, Catanduanes: -9.2% and Cam Norte: -
5.6%) also shows negative growth in baclyard backyard production while the other
three provinces, show a positve growth rate (Albay,Camarines Sur and Sorsogon).
Table 8. Bicol Region goat inventory per province (backyard production), 2010-2014
% 2014
Province 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Total Ave Share Compared
2014 to 2010(%)
Masbate 51,404 46,776 46,157 45,051 46,582 235,970 47,194 36.96 -9.38
Cam. Sur 39,247 37,513 40,216 37,571 39,480 194,027 38,805 31.31 .13
Albay 23,887 15,692 15,938 20,603 25,163 101,283 20,257 19.95 5.34
Cam. Norte 7,347 7,450 6,600 6,575 6,930 34,902 6,980 5.49 -5.6
Sorsogon 5,183 4,590 5,145 5,821 6,138 26,877 5,375 4.87 18.42
Catanduanes 1,972 1,063 1,500 1,651 1790 7,976 1,595 1.42 -9.27
Source: CountryStat
Generally, goat raising in Bicol Region is more on the backyard raising. All provinces in
the region shows a relatively small data on commercial goat production as compared
to backyard production.Majority of the backyard raisers are landless rural farmers
who cannot expand their production due to lack of area for pasture development
necessary to sustain a larger number of animals. In most cases, they do not have
formal housing for the goats. During daytime, they just tether the goats in areas where
there are grasses and kept them in their homes at night. Backyard raisers are also
raising inferior breeds which gives lower yields. Moreover, these farmers usually lack
the capital to buy more stocks and provide housing for the animals. Provision of
capital and making superior upgraded goats available to backyard raisers could help
the goat industry boosts its production.
Provincial Production
Based on the data from the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO), Masbate has a total
production of 40,141 in the year 2013 (Table 9). The Provincial Veterinary Office
(PVO) obtained their data from the reports of the municipal agriculturists of the 20
municipalities and the City Agriculturist Office of Masbate City. The said data on
production differs from what is reflected in CountryStat. The total production for the
province of Masbate for 2013 is 45,051 heads. However, in the next discussions and
graphical presentations, the data from the provincial veterinary office will be used to
have production per municipality. All the municipalities and one city of the province is
engaged in goat raising.
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From the data in Table 9, a graphical presentation shows that the goat population of
the province of Masbate for the year 20092013 has been fluctuating (Figure 3). This
is because rural farmers considers goat raising as an anwer to their immediate
financial need. Everytime the farmer needs finances, goats are sold for cash (in times
of sickness or special occasions like school enrollment, etc.). There are cases that even
2 pregnant does, weanlings, and productive goats are marketed by the farmer. Due to
lack of capital, replenishement is very low. However, interviews reveal that when
rural farmers have the capacity to buy goats to breed or fatten, they will always take
the oportunity to buy because they consider goat raising as their savings and a source
of ready cash in times of need. Much to their desire to raise more number of heads,
backyard raisers are also constrained in the area for pasture development. Majority of
these raisers does not own the land they are settling and cannot make structures like
goat shed without the concent of the owner.
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Figure 3. Graphical presentation of the goat population in Masbate, 2009-2013
In terms of growth rate, seven municipalities shows a positive growth rate and the
city of Masbate reflected the highest of growth rate of 117.01%. Ten municipalities
shows a negative growth rate while the municipalities of Batuan, Claveria and
Esperanza has zero rate. According to the provincial veterinary office they have not
received any updates on the report on goat population from these municipallities
thereby registering zero growth rate.
The top ten goat producing municipalities in the province of Masbate based from the
data provided by the Provincial Veterinary Office are Cawayan, Uson, Placer, Pio
Corpus, Cataingan, Claveria, Balud, Dimasalang, Aroroy and Milagros. Most of these
municipalities came from the 3rd district of Masbate. This is because the auction
markets are located in this district namely: Del Carmen Auction Market, Uson (located
near the boundery of Uson and Cawayan); Curvadaand Estampar in Cataingan, and
Aquada, Placer. Farmers living near the auction markets can see the opportunity to
earn by raising goats in their backyard. Figure 4 is a graphical presentation of the top
ten producing municipalities.
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Figure shown that among top ten producing goat municipality three among them are
Cawayan, which ranks 1st with 5,765 heads, next is Uson with 4,625 heads and the 3rd
is Cataingan with 3,005 heads all these municipalities are near in the livestock auction
oksyon market.
6000 5765
5000 4625
4000
3005
3000 2650 2635 2610 2532
2460
1865
2000
1000
0
Cawayan Uson Cataingan Pio V. Balud Claveria Placer San Pascual Esperanza
Corpus
Aside from the presence of auction markets which means accessibility, top producing
municipalities have vast coconut areas. In Masbate, goats are tethered under coconut
trees. Goats require low maintenance because they eat tree leaves, grasses, weeds, and
agricultural by-products. Studies show that goat has become one of the most
economical alternatives for meeting protein needs of Filipino families.
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The figure below shows the number of goat backyard raisers by municipality, data is
based in the inventory reports consolidated by the PVO and from assessment made by
DA-MBS staff.
1,153
894
591
530 517 492 488
461
373
320 296 292
251 204
189 182 178 150 140
100 67
5
4
4
3
3
2 2 2 2 2
2
1 1 1 1 1
1
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0
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Table 10 below shows the percentage of households with goat per municipality for
both backyard and commercial type goat raisers.
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Nature and Structure of the Industry
Goat raising is anywhere in the Philippines. It is one of the most simple, low-cost food
production projects that a Filipino can get involved in. Goat production requires low
initial investment and small risks compared to other livestock, making it an attractive
undertaking among resource-poor families. In addition, women and children can raise
the animals, making it a sound option to augment familys income.
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Key Players and Functions
The present goat industry in the Bicol region has three (3) players: the input suppliers,
the producers (individual goat raisers, farmers associations, RICs and 4H Clubs and
the consolidators/traders.
Input Suppliers
DA Masbate Breeding Station is one of the key players in this segment both as a
supplier for pasture grasses, breeder stocks and technical assistance. The Department
of Agriculture RFU V through the Livestock Divisionlauched an upgrading program
under PL480 (US-Funded Project). Purebreed breeder stock like Boer, Anglo Nubian
Toggerburg, andOver-hassle for meat type breeds were provided to selected Masbate
goat raisers. The project also distributed Saanen, Alphine for the milk type. This on-
going project is hoped to produce more upgraded goats of better breeds. At present,
purebred bucks and does is priced at Php 400.00-1,000.00 per kilogram live weight.
Breeders with 50% purebred and 50% Native are sold at Php 3,000 toPhp 5,000 per
goat or 200 to300 pesos per kg. live weight.
Commercial farms in the province are sources of stocks especially for those requiring
a big number like goat dispersal projects.Individual goat raisers in the entire province
become input supplier when they sell their goats and other farmers will buy it for
growing or breeding purpose. As to the source of biologics (dewormers), feeds,
vitamins (UMMB) and other veterinary needs, agrivet stores scattered all over the
province are the input suppliers. However, in backyard production, rural farmers are
not practicing the use of biologics and vitamins.
Individual backyard raisers in all the 21 municipalities of the province, Farmers and
Fisherfolk Associations women (Rural Improvement Clubs), Youth (4H Club
Members), AKBAY Recipients, and Cooperatives engaged in goat raising are the
producers and practically the key players in the production segment of the value
chain.
Presently, there are farmers associations and cooperatives having individual members
raising one or more goats. Sixteen (16) Fisher folks associations, recipients of
livelihood project under ICRMP are also engaged in the goat production (Annex 1).
Forty (40) recipients of the AKBAY Pinoy Program coming from the municipalities of
Esperanza, San Fernando and San Jacinto have goat raising as their livelihood project.
The youth sector is also considered one of the key players in the industry through the
4H Clubs. Out of 58 clubs in the province, 7 Clubs are presently engaged in goat raising
project under the DA-ATI Livelihood Program (Annex 2). Clubs are required to submit
project proposal from Php 20,000.00 to a maximum of Php 50,000.00 on the kind of
livelihood project they will engage in. After two years without interest, the club is
required to make repayments for next in line beneficiaries to avail the program.
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Women are also considered vital players in goat production. Based on the records of
the provincial RIC Coordinator,there are 27 Rural Improvement Clubs with 765
members who are engaged in goat production as their livelihood project (Annex 3).
Some of these RICs are recipients of DA LEAD Program wherein they are given capital
to buy breeder stocks. Basing on the repayment scheme as reflected in the proposal,
they are required to pay the amount borrowed under a certain period of time. Other
RICs have members who are raising goats on their own, seeing the economic benefit it
offers like immediate cash to buy medicines in case of sickness.
Commercial farms are also one of the key players in the production chain as well as
the supply chain. A total of 17 commercial farms are operating in the province (Annex
4).
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Figure 8. Transport vehicle of live goats from del Carmen, Uson, Masbate to Manila
The auction market at Curvada, Cataingan, also operates on the same day, or every
Thursdays of the week. Both farmers and buyers must see to it that they will be in the
auction market between 7:00 to 9:00 am, when business transaction is at its peak. In
Curvada, Catiangan, only payment for the barangay is required. There is no record as
to the number of goats shipped or sold at the auction market. Auction market in Placer
and Estampar, Cataingan are scheduled every Friday and Monday respectively.
Limited transaction can be observed in this auction market day.
Due to limited supply in the province, some traders buy goats in neighboring areas
like Samar, Leyte and Cebu. The transport from this places are easy through the RORO
operating in the ports of Cataingan and Cawayan. Goats from Cebu, particularly the
municipality of Bogo, are hauled in mini vans or jeepneys aboard the barge. Motorized
boats from Samar and Letye are also available. Weather permitting, they can do the
transport on a daily basis. Traders who will buy live goats will ship them outside the
province. The provincial veterinary office identified at least 10 traders operating in
the auction markets in Masbate (Annex 5).
Prices are usually dictated by the traders. If the supply is high, or there are many
animals for auction, the price is very low. This is true during beginning of classes or
enrolment period. Farmers use the proceeds from their livestock sale to finance the
requirements in school like tuition fees, uniforms, shoes, notebooks and other school
paraphernalia. Prices during special occasions and holidays like Christmas season is
usually high.
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Trading flow of live goats showed the absence of fully integrated players along chain
segments. The regular transaction involved in goat trading is buy and sell and
shipment of live goat. Anybody can sell to any trader or buyer as long as the price is
agreeable to both. Quality control is not practiced by traders. Live goats can be sold or
purchased at any size or age.
Horizontal Relationships
The goat raisers in Bicol are mainly fragmented. While there are registered farmers
associations, RICs, recipients of AKBAY Pinoy Program, and 4-H Clubs engaged in goat
production, these are not organized to a next level of a federation or network.
Value Added Services/ Live goats are usually sold Other traders would have
Collaboration and after weaning their goats fattened first
Cooperation If a doe shows a good before selling it to other
breeding characteristics, traders for higher prices
they will keep it as a
breeder
Information sharing among the players is highly exclusive among individual segment
players. Within the players, there is limited information sharing on goat production
technologies. Price is usually dictated by the traders at the mercy of the farmer.
While the farmer-suppliers are fragmented, the traders are also not organized,
According to one of the traders interviewed, each one of them view one another as a
potential competitor. However, they have arrangements as to transportation or
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trucking services. Presence of middlemen locally known as dicers is rampant in the
industry. They connect goat raisers to buyers and traders and some of them are also
raising goats.
Majority of the backyard goat raisers in Bicol are dealing with spot-market where
there is no formal business arrangements. They operate mainly on a per transaction
basis with no long-term commitments or coordination with the end-buyers. In fact,
their business relationship is not bounded by a written agreement (e.g. official
receipts). Negotiations are done verbally. Business transactions of the traders are
facilitated by mere mutual agreements. See table below showing a snapshot of the
vertical relationships of the various stakeholders in the live goat industry.
Goat raisers can derive sizeable income from goat raising in two different ways. A
rural farmer can engage in goat fattening or free range. In goat fattening, a farmer may
buy undersized or thin goats approximately weighing 15 kgs at Php 1,500 per head.
He will fatten the animal through cut and carry method for a period of 4 months. After
the fattening period, the animal will more or less weigh 25 kgs and could command a
price of Php3,500.00. In this case he will have a net profit of Php 1,016.80 or net
return on investment of 1.41 (Table 13).
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Table 13. Cost and return analysis (goat fattening)
Particulars Cost/Head Amount Per Head
Gross Return 35,000 3,500
No. Of Heads (Yearling w/ 25kg ave) 10 1
Price per Head (P3,500 & above) 3,500 3,500
Total Cost 24,832 2,483
Raw Materials
Native Wean (not less than 1,500 15,000 1,500.00
15kgs)
Other Inputs
Rope 200/roll 200 20.00
Goat Feeds (ricebran) P10/kg 8,000 800
(20kgs/mo
Labor Cost
Grazing/Tending (P20x30x4 mos) 1000 1,000 100.00
Animal Shed depreciation 33.20
(P3,000/3yrs/12*4) 332
Transportation/Marketing P10/head 100 10.00
Auction Market Permits & Licenses P20/head 200 20.00
Total production cost 24,832 2,483.20
Net Returns 10,168.00
Production Cost (4 mos.)/head 2,483.20
Net Returns 1,016.80
Profit Cost Ratio 1.41
Most of the rural goat farmer practices the free range. Usually, there is no proper
housing and the goat is simply tied with a rope. During daytime, the animals are
tethered in places where there are plenty of grasses and under coconut trees. Table 14
shows the net return on investment when the famer will raise newly weaned goat
priced at Php 800. After 6 months of tethering the animal, the animal could be sold at
least Php 3,000, with an ROI of 1.36. Since the farmer is tending the animal, the cost on
labor could be added to his net gain.
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Rope 200 200 20.00 0.02
Labor Cost
Grazing/Tending
(P20x30x6 mos) P20/day 3,600 360.00 0.28
Animal Shed Depreciation
(P3,000/3yrs/12*6) 498 49.90 0.04
Transportation/Marketing P10/head 100 10.00 0.01
Auction Market -
Permits & Licenses P20/head 200 20.00 0.02
Total production cost 12,698 1,269.90
Net Returns 17,302 1,730.10
Production Cost (1 yearling goat) 1,269.80
Net Returns 1,730.20
Profit Cost Ratio 1.36
JanuaryJune (free range) 6 mos 17,302
Fattening 4 mos 1,017
Value Adding for 1 year 18,319
The shippers can either sell goat as live or have them butchered/slaughtered and sold
as meat. Final destination of the live goats particularly Nepa Q-Mart has an abattoir or
facility where in the shippers/ traders can butcher the goats before delivering them to
their clients like restaurants and hotels. Figure 9 provides data on the income and
expenses of the various key players of the value chain, assuming that the live goat
raised by the farmer has reached 15kgs when he brought it to the auction market.
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Based upon the survey and interview conducted, middlemen locally known as dicers
has a markup of at least one hundred (100.00) to three hundred (300.00) per head,
depending on the size and appearance of the goat. Most of the time, they have no
expenses incurred and only few minutes is involved to get the profit share of
approximately 12.5%. In cases in which middlemen or dicers goes to the remote
barangays to look for goats, they usually offer low price to the famers, enjoying higher
profit. They will scout goats for sale in the barangays two to three days before the
Saud or market day. In the same figure (Figure 9) it is assumed that traders will sell
the animals as live and he gets approximately 25% of the profit share.
If the trader/shipers opted to butcher the goat upon reaching its final destination in
Nepa Q-mart and sell it as dressed meat, he will have a bigger share of the profit or
approximately 37% (Figure 10). In this case, he will incur additional expenses for
permits, licenses and rentals or payment for the use common facility or abbatoir.
Traders will also spend more time and labor but this is compensated in higher returns
or more profit. Aside from the proceeds of the meat he can earn additional income in
selling the entrails or viscera and the hide or skin.
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Market Analysis and Opportunities
According to FAOSTAT in 2011, the top exporter of goat meat is Australia with 25,149
MT (Table 15). With a considerable gap, Ethiopia follows as the 2nd top exporter of
goat meat with 12,306 MT followed by China (Mainland) with 4,614 MT. Pakistan is
the 4th top exporter with 4,290 MT.
The same data source, FAOSTAT (2011) reveals that U.S.A. is the top goat importer
with 15,752 MT (Table 16). Most of its meat requirement is supplied by Australia. The
2nd top importer of meat is Bahrain with 10,446 MT. U.A.E. follows with 9,247
Meanwhile China (Mainland) and Saudi Arabia imported 3,851 MT and 3,503 MT
respectively.
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It is estimated that human population in 2050 is estimated to be 9.15 billion, with a
range of 7.9610.46 billion. Rapid population growth could continue to be an
important impediment to achieving improvements in food security in some countries,
even when world population as a whole ceases growing sometime during the present
century. Another important factor determining demand for food is urbanization.
Urbanization has considerable impact on patterns of food consumption in general and
on demand for livestock products in particular. Table 17 shows the past and projected
consumption of meat and milk worldwide. With increasing demand for meat and milk,
goat production is a very good source of alternative income, a very viable business
enterprise.
Table 17. Consumption of meat and milk in developing and developed countries,
1980-2015 and 2030-2050
Annual per capita
consumption Total consumption
Meat (Kg) Milk (Kg) Meat (Kg) Milk (Kg)
Developing 1980 14 34 47 114
countries 1990 18 38 73 152
2002 28 44 137 222
2015 32 55 184 33
2030 38 67 252 452
2050 44 78 326 585
Developed 1980 73 195 86 228
countries 1990 80 200 100 251
2002 78 202 102 265
2015 83 203 112 273
2030 89 209 121 284
2050 94 216 126 295
Sources: Steinfield, 2006 and FAOStat
Based on the above table the growth rate (1990-2015) on the annual per capita
consumption of meat in developing countries is 77% while develped countries with
3.75% (Table 18). It could be noted that developed countries shows a small increase
in growth rate, However, in terms of volume, developed countries has almost 250%
consumtion compared to the developing countries. This is understandable because of
the higher standard of living, higher income and greater capacity to buy meat.
Table 18. Growth rate on annual per capita consumption on meat (Kg) and Milk (Kg)
1990-2015
Product Form 1990 2002 2015 Growth rate ( %)
Meat (kg)
Developing countries 18 28 32 77
Developed countries 80 78 83 3.75
Milk (kg)
Developing countries 38 44 55 44.73
Developed countries 200 202 203 1.5
Source: FOASTAT
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Similarly, the per capita comsumption of milk in developing and developed countries
has a considerably big gap in terms of growth rate. Like the meat comsumption,
Developing countries, reflects 44.73% increase from 19902015 while developed
countries only reflected 1.5%. This is attributed to the same reasons mentioned
earlier.
Figure 9 below shows the sheep and goat meat consumtion per capita in the world. It
could be noted that since 1980-2010, the per capita consumption is steadily
increasing. This clearly indicates a steady increase in the demand for goat meat in the
years to come. There is a great opportunity for goat raisers to expand their production
to supply this increasing demand.
Figure 11. Sheep and goat meat consumption per capita in the world
Local Market
Backyard and commercial goat raisers in Masbate produce goats and sell them as
Live goats. Figure 12 is a graphical presentation live goat shipment in the province
for the past five years. Illustration below indicates a declining volume of shipment for
goats. According to traders, there is demand for live goats coming from Masbate.
However, shipment depends on the volume of animals traded at the auction market.
The province of Masbate was able to ship a total of 21,820 goats in the year 2014 with
an average of 450 goats per week. These figures were taken from the permits issued
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by the provincial veterinary office. Shipments that were done without permits were
not reflected.
Apparently, trading of live goats within the province for consumption is very limited.
Inter-commercial transactions involve trading of live goats for fattening and for
shipment. Further, goat meat consumption within the province usually happens
during special occasions. Chevon is not considered a regular table food for the
Masbateos, the present goat meat supply (MT), per municipality in the province of
Masbate can be found in annex 6. Average supply ranges from .20 to 3.52 while the
total goat meat supply for the province is 119.89.
In 2013, the total goat meat demand of Masbate is 743.2 MT. Masbate City has the
highest demand because more residents have stable income and has the purchasing
capacity. Batuan has the lowest demand among the municipalities with only 11.55 MT.
The demand for goat meat per municipality in the province for the period 2009-2013
is found in Annex 7.
The province is considered sufficient for the past 5 years (Annex 8). By increasing its
present production, Masbate could become a supplier of meat meat in the country and
other parts of the world.
This Value Chain Analysis is the actual scenario of the goat industry in Bicol Region
particularly the province of Masbate. Interviews and consultations from various
stakeholders revealed that current marketing of live goats involves a very plain
andsimple process. Goat raisers go to auction market where middlemen will arrange
price with the trader. The traders themselves ship the live goats to the final market,
Usually Nepa Q-Mart, where they sell the live goats for butcher/slaughter the goat and
sell them as meat. Sometimes traders from other provinces like Pangasinan, Ilocos,
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Batangas and Baguio City buys live goat. It is the traders who will determine the price.
There is no standard or establishedpricing of goats and traders commands the price.
Middle men will always have their mark up so if traders will lower the price, farmers
have no option but to sell the live goat and at a very low price. Low price of goats at
farmers level discouraged the rural farmers to raise goats, resulting to declining
inventory.
Marketing Opportunities
World Market
Since 1998, Masbate has been declared as an International FMDFree Zone by the
World Health Organization for Animal Health or Office Internationaledez Epizootes
(OIE). This international recognition makes the goats from Masbate more attractive
not only to the Philippine consumer but also in the world market.
Domestic Market
The annual average farmgate price of live goat went up by 6.46 percent or from
P106.74 per kilogram in 2013 to P113.64 per kilogram in 2014 (BAS Report,
December, 2014). This is a great opportunity for local goat raisers. The external
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markets of live goats in Masbate are other provinces and urban trading centers in the
country (e.g. Metro Manila, Pangasinan, Baguio, Ilocos Region, Batangas, etc.).
Transactions prior to shipment are undertaken in the local auction markets during
Thursdays of the week. These transactions have been already established and
shippers from the local market and from other places flock during the auction market
day. Masbate has a regular weekly shipment of goats ranging from four hundred
(400) to six hundred (600) heads of goat per shipment.
HALAL Products
As an integral part of the Muslim and Hindu tradition, goat meat are highly in demand
in Muslim countries. Goats are widely used in muslim festivals. To mention a few,
Eiduladha, Muharram (uses goat as the main course for the holiday meal), Maulid al
Nabi Ramadan and Eid al Fitrare muslim festivals in which they use goats that should
be Halal certified. This huge market potential could be accessed through complying
the requirements on Halal certification.
As an Island province, Masbate could easily apply for HALAL Accreditation because
whatever production requirements necessary could easily be maintained and
monitored.
Healthy Lifestyles
Recently, people are becoming health conscious and the demand for food coming from
natural source is continuously increasing. Goat meat is exceptionally lean, low in fat
and cholesterol. It is high in iron and protein making it an ideal choice for health
conscious consumers. Similar in taste to lamb, but slightly sweeter, goat meat is a
healthy choice for meat lovers. Goat meat is reported to be the healthiest red meat
available, according to the US Department of Agriculture.
Masbate goat is known to be palatable and delicious because it is all natural. Goat
raisers in Masbate does not use supplemental feeding and goats are purely feed by
grasses which are considered organic because it is chemical free.
Upgraded Goats
The province has island born purebred Boers which could be used to upgrade native
does. This could result to bigger, heavier kids at weaning, increasing its production
weight.
Strategic Location
Strategically located at the center of the Philippine Archipelago, Masbate has many
ports of entry and exit. At present, the province has 7 municipalities with RORO port
namely: Monreal, Claveria, Aroroy, Masbate City. Cawayan. Cataingan and Esperanza.
RORO ports will boost the accessibility of the province to neighboring island provinces
for easy of transport of live goats.
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Support Services
These support services, both financial and non-financial, are geared towards the
development and promotion of live goat industry for poverty alleviation. Specifically,
these services have two pronged goals: a) stimulate the competitiveness of the goat
industry of the province; and b) increase goat raisers income.
Financial Services
In most of the areas covered by this VCA, there are very limited formal financing
services provided to the goat raisers. The source of financing comes from the informal
lenders-mainly the traders and local buyers that tie up with dicers for the proceeds
in selling live goats.
In the year 2014, Agricultural Credit and Financing Program (ACPC), started to grant
loans to farmers who are interested to go on livestock production and goat raising is
included. This year, some farmers were able to avail loan through Land Bank, the
conduit bank of the program. Table 19 provides the list of financial service providers.
Non-Financial Services
Table 20 is a list of non- financial service providers available in the province that could
be of help in boosting the goat industry.
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Table 20. List of non-financial service providers
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Enabling Environment
HALAL Accreditation
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Municipal Ordinance No. 002012 (Article 6)
At the municipal level, Legal sanctions had been instituted particularly in auction
markets. In the case of Uson Livestock Auction Market, Municipal Ordinance 002-2012
adjusting the registration fees of all animals was enacted. With this initiative, all
animals that will be sold are ensured that these were not stolen and with complete
documents and most importantly, this sanction is revenue and job generations for the
local government unit.
Within the auction market, all kinds of domesticated animals were traded, i.e. large
animals, (carabao, cow, horse), small ruminants (goats), fowls (geese, chicken, ducks)
and swine. These animals are kept in distinct respective places inside the auction
market.
Some of the local traditions and perceptions that hinder value chain upgrading and
competitiveness of the goat industry are as follows:
1. There is a perception among goat raisers that buyers and traders dictate
the price and they cannot do something about it. They will always be at the
mercy of the traders.
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Constraints and Opportunities
Based on the result of interviews and discussions during the stakeholders forum
several constraints that have affected the goat industry have been identified (Table
21). This section covers the discussion on the constraints and opportunities that are
specific to the value chain analysis of live goat production. It also outlines the
opportunities and potential interventions/strategies that will help develop the goat
industry in the areas of supply volume and sustainability, capability building and skills
development of the goat raisers, improvement in product quality, application of new
technology and marketing strategies.
- Upgrade facilities
at the MBS.
Establish
additional
Multiplier farms
No improved Availability of Distribution of
pasture/forage at Planting Materials planting materials
farmers level
No pasture Vast Idle pasture Provision of
development endeavors area incentives to
farmers who will
develop areas for
pasture
development
Limited Access to Credit Presence of - Linking
financing farmers/assn. to
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institution financing
Institutions
PRODUCTION Declining stock of -Increasing demand Provision of
inventory for goat additional goat
-Suitable land and stocks through
topography dispersal
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Competitiveness Direction
Competitiveness Vision
Figure 14. Competitiveness vision, Masbate goat industry in the next five years
Generally, marginal goat raisers are living in nipa shanties/huts and the goats that
they are tending are mostly sickly and thin. However, equipped with appropriate
trainings, with upgraded breeds and proper herd management, Masbate will
eventually emerge as the goat capital of the Country, and consequently, augment
incomes by at least 5% per household. Income/revenue augmentation involves
establishment of processing plants for meat and milk. Table 22 is the action Plan while
Table 22 is the list of priority constraints and strategies that should be undertaken to
support the promotion and development of the goat industry in the province.
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Table 22. Action plan to support the promotion and development of live goat industry
Policy Thrust Targets
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Priority Constraints, Opportunities and Interventions
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INTERVENTION WHO WILL DO IT AND POTENTIAL
CONSTRAINTS/ CONCERNED
STRATEGY AND ROLES
OPPORTUNITIES AREAS
APPROACH PUBLIC PUBLIC
5. Presence of Low price at Establish a DA (PRDP),
middlemen farmers level pooling area PLGU, MLGUs
where farmers concerned
can directly sell to (Cataingan&Uson
buyers ), OPV
6. Poor road Poor Concreting of DA (PRDP)
network transportation roads that leads to LGUs to
production areas prepare/submit
FS, DED & POW
INTERFIRM
RELATIONSHIP
Farmers have no No clear cut Establish tie up in DA, OPV, DTI
formal ties or and systematic the value chain
coordination with Marketing (input suppliers,
end-buyers arrangement producers,
(consolidators/ traders,
processors) processors,
There is no retailers,
consideration institutional
among traders, buyers)
consolidators and
retailers
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Conclusion and Recommendations
Masbate has its vast grazing lands and favorable climate and topography for small
ruminant production. It is internationally declared as FMD Free Zone by the World
Health Organization for Animal Health, therefore it can join the international market
anytime. Basing on a National scale, Bicol Region ranks 11 th in the production of goat,
wherein Masbate owns the highest bulk and inventory of goats both backyard and
commercial production with a total of 37.19% of the total goat population in the
Region for the year 2014. It was anticipated that this recorded production can
practically soar to an economic level with the initiative of the Local Livestock Office of
institution upgrading of the breed of these ruminants through artificial insemination
and improving pasture and forage management. Further, improved health and herd
management trainings are also given preferential concern of the said office (Masbate
Breeding Station) to address the risk of stocks mortality.
Henceforth, considering these initiatives and future activities, both from the public
and private sectors, it is deemed economically sound that live goat industry in
Masbate is a promising and financially rewarding enterprise. This economic activity
can be considered to be farmer-friendly because of its facility in terms of cultural
management and cost-effectiveness.
With proper coordination and support, the goat industry in the province of Masbate
can achieve its huge potential as the livestock champion not only in Bicol region but
also in the entire Philippines. As an Island province, it is very easy to install measures
that will increase production. A holistic approach to technology commercialization
and enterprise building must be in place. Backyard production will be intensified by
organized, interested goat farmers throughout the province. These backyard goat
farmers will be organized into cooperatives, Associations and will be given full
support from the local government starting from the initial stock requirement,
technical assistance and institutional development like capability trainings necessary.
These cooperatives/associations can be considered will be the leader in the industry.
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a need to provide quality breeders to enhance production. As famers
lack the capital to develop the business enterprise, they should be
provided with initial stocks to be able to start up the extensive
production.
8. Value addition
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Annex
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Annex 1. List of cooperatives, farmers associations (FAs) engaged in goat production
NO. OF
MEMBERS NAME OF
NAME OF COOP, FAS, &
ADDRESS PRESIDENT/
FISHERFOLKS ASSOCIATION
M F CHAIRMAN
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Annex 3. Rural Improvement Clubs (RIC) with goat raising as one of their livelihood
projects
NO.OF
NAME MUNICIPALITY MEMBERS NAME OF PRESIDENT
M F
Panisihan RIC Batuan 32 Consuelo M. Ensiso
Canvanez RIC Batuan 26 MerciditaMarmol
Poblacion RIC Batuan 32 NelinaBayona
Canares RIC Batuan 25 Juliet T. Medes
Mabini RIC San Jacinto 25 Rowena C. Sola
Sta Rosa RIC San Jacinto 25 Adorin Cabilis
RIC Purok Sampalok Mobo 23 Vilma O. Reyes
Nasundoan RIC Mobo 25 Nida C. Natural
Umabay Interior Mobo 14 Magdalena Tumbaga
Sabang RIC Masbate City 49 Ester Andaya
Batuhan RIC Masbate City 33 HaydeeBuncaras
Mataba RIC Aroroy 10 Deliea I. Atendido
Estampar RIC Cataingan 24 Elona L. Jimenes
CAWN RIC Cataingan 35 Nida C. Bautista
Tuybo RIC Cataingan 33 Irene Alvarado
StaTeresita RIC Cataingan 18 GelitaSaladas
PotingBato RIC Esperanza 32 Jemalyn S. Espinosa
Labrador RIC Esperanza 15 Marilyn C. Dalogdog
Jamorawon RIC Milagros 31 Rowena A. Borja
Poblacion West Milagros 33 Angeles E. Medina
San Isidro RIC Uson 21 Myrna D. Crisostomo
Sto Cristo RIC Uson 31 Lolita E. Maloloy-on
Del Rosario Uson 19 NidaOdenia
Mongahay RIC Uson 23 Elena C. Aspa
Paguihaman RIC Uson 25 Evelyn Dignos
Mabini RIC Uson 23 Uliza A. Sablan
Aurora RIC Uson 25 Remedios M. Ireneo
San Ramon RIC Uson 37 Sabina H. Montealegre
Arado RIC Uson 27 Myrna Crisostomo
ARICA RIC Uson 19 Eva R. Sombese
Candelaria RIC Uson 40 Pinky Bonsobre
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Annex 4. Commercial farms in Masbate
Goat
NAME OF FARM Population MUNICIPALITY
D1- Burias Island
Garcia Farm 55 San Pascual
Rivera Farm 50 San Pascual
Dela Torre Farm 62 San Pascual
Lazaro Farm 50 San Pascual
Sabaulan Farm 105 Claveria
Jade Rivera Farm 65 Claveria
Ticao Island
Arevalo Farm 65 San Jacinto
Rivas Farms 50 San Fernando
D2
ED Ranch 85 Masbate City
Lim Farm 60 Masbate City
Joseph Macadat, Jr. Farm 50 Mobo
Arnel Vargas Farm 52 Mobo
Antonio Gigante 50 Mobo
Teodorico Esquillo Farm 80 Mobo
Emerson Vargas Farm 50 Mobo
Jonis Vargas Farm 50 Mobo
Salvador Aban Farm 55 Mobo
Sia Farm 60 Milagros
Avelita Farm 50 Balud
Dr. Ataat Farm 120 Mandaon
Dr. Estipona Farm 75 Mandaon
D3
Edionito Ylaran Farm 50 Cawayan
Danny Ylaran 55 Cawayan
Nilo Casas Farm 70 Cataingan
Eddie Basas Farm 68 Dimasalang
Edencio Diuala Farm 55 Dimasalang
Joel Almario Farm 50 Dimasalang
Luis Belarmino Farm 70 Uson
Sanchez Farm 85 Uson
Total No. of Farms: 29 1,842
Source: Provincial Veterinary Office
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Annex 5. List of goat traders/ shippers in the Province of Masbate
Name Gender Address
1 Exer Aragon M Masbate City
2 ArchelitoViajedor Jr. M Uson, Masbate
3 Jun Brizo M Cawayan, Masbate
4 Larry Merelles M Cawayan, Masbate
5 Luciano Anit M Cawayan, Masbate
6 Teotimo Glariana M Cataingan, Masbate
7 Larry Majia M Uson, Masbate
8 Manuel Mejia M Uson, Masbate
9 Laura Glariana F Cataingan, Masbate
10 Edwin Du M Masbate City
10 Total 9M/1F
Source: Provincial Veterinary Office
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Annex 7. Demand of goat meat per municipality, Masbate, 2009-2013
Municipality 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Aroroy 56.24 56.74 57.25 57.76 58.27
Baleno 19.29 19.32 19.35 19.38 19.41
Balud 28.20 28.38 28.56 28.75 28.93
Batuan 11.27 11.34 11.41 11.48 11.55
Cataingan 43.74 44.02 44.31 44.60 44.89
Cawayan 53.72 54.36 55.00 55.66 56.31
Claveria 36.14 36.39 36.64 36.89 37.14
Dimasalang 20.37 20.52 20.67 20.82 20.97
Esperanza 15.06 15.14 15.22 15.30 15.38
Mandaon 30.98 31.35 31.72 32.10 32.48
Masbate City 73.95 75.32 76.72 78.13 79.58
Milagros 43.35 43.82 44.29 44.77 45.25
Mobo 29.74 30.35 30.98 31.61 32.27
Monreal 19.55 19.79 20.03 20.28 20.53
Palanas 22.30 22.50 22.70 22.91 23.11
Pio V. Corpus 19.74 19.82 19.89 19.96 20.04
Placer 43.66 44.19 44.72 45.26 45.81
San Fernando 17.46 17.51 17.56 17.61 17.66
San Jacinto 23.81 24.03 24.26 24.48 24.71
San Pascual 37.65 38.15 38.67 39.19 39.72
Uson 45.73 46.63 47.54 48.46 49.41
PROVINCE 691.96 699.67 707.48 715.39 723.41
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Annex 8. Goat meat sufficiency level (%) per municipality, Masbate, 2009-2013
Municipality 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Aroroy 2.06 1.55 1.36 1.34 2.09
Baleno 2.72 2.77 2.99 2.98 3.18
Balud 4.52 4.06 8.65 5.24 5.21
Batuan 1.78 1.77 1.76 1.75 1.74
Cataingan 4.48 4.27 4.35 3.68 3.73
Cawayan 6.76 6.87 5.94 7.40 5.09
Claveria 4.33 4.30 4.27 4.24 4.21
Dimasalang 3.74 3.76 4.25 5.59 6.36
Esperanza 7.42 7.38 7.35 7.31 7.27
Mandaon 2.09 2.18 2.39 1.44 1.70
Masbate City 0.50 0.31 1.38 1.32 1.01
Milagros 1.59 1.87 2.00 2.44 2.50
Mobo 2.58 2.53 2.48 2.60 2.34
Monreal 2.28 2.20 2.77 1.64 1.62
Palanas 3.23 2.56 2.12 2.08 2.06
Pio V. Corpus 6.16 8.15 8.03 8.81 8.78
Placer 3.07 4.28 3.66 1.26 4.26
San Fernando 2.33 2.63 2.62 3.10 2.13
San Jacinto 3.58 4.48 2.92 2.93 2.92
San Pascual 6.41 6.33 2.43 2.40 2.37
Uson 6.89 7.53 5.84 4.65 4.42
PROVINCE 3.48 3.64 3.48 3.20 3.16
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