Month: January 2026

By Jaime C. Cabarles, Jr. ABSTRACT   There are three major groups of traditional chicken in Western Visayas, Philippines namely: Bisaya I, Bisaya II, and Jolo chickens. This study was conducted to determine the interactions of these with the environmental parameters in the expression of production performance. This study employed purposive sampling covering the provinces … Read more

By Jaime C. Cabarles, Jr. ABSTRACT   The study was conducted to establish the baseline on the proximate analysis, palatability and probability of different locally available feedstuffs as alternative feeds for Darag native chicken growers. Proximate analysis revealed that feedstuffs made of leafs made of leaf meals had higher crude protein, fiber, and ash. However; … Read more

By Jaime C. Cabarles, Jr. ABSTRACT   This study was conducted to determine which of the natural food preservatives could lengthen the shelf life and acceptability of instant “ginataang manok”. The preservatives used were Vit C, Vit E, and salt. Freshly cooked ginataang manok was prepared as a basis for comparison. The treatments were laid … Read more

Identification and Assessment of Feedstuffs Ingested by “Darag” Native Chicken in Iloilo ABSTRACT   This study was conducted to identify and assess the feedstuff ingested by free-range Darag native chicken raised in Calinog, Passi City, and Barotac Nuevo considered as the top three areas in Iloilo with the highest population in terms of native chicken … Read more

By Jaime C. Cabarles, Jr. ABSTRACT   This study was conducted to determine the effect of different level of salt and sugar mixed with litter materials on the growth of the broilers and on the reduction of odor and fly infestation. Treatments were laid in randomized complete block design (RCBD) replicated thrice. Panel of evaluators … Read more

By Alexis T. Belonio, Aries Roda D. Romallosa, Salvacon H. Belonio, and Rony E. Genanda ABSTRACT   A collaborative project of the Appropriate Technology Center, Department of Agricultural Engineering and Environmental Management, College of Agriculture, Central Philippine University, Iloilo City and the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist, Province of Guimaras was carried out to design … Read more

By Alexis T. Belonio and Ricardo C. Sumpay ABSTRACT   This study was conducted at the Appropriate Technology Center, Department of Agricultural Engineering, College of Agriculture, Central Philippine University, Iloilo City from June 1, 2002 to October 5, 2002. The objective of the study was to design and evaluate a mini-flatbed paddy dryer for small … Read more

By Enrique S. Altis and Jaime C. Cabarles, Jr. ABSTRACT   The study was conducted from November 2001 to March 2002 in six districts of Iloilo City. This was to determine the recent trends in the procurement and selling of native chicken as an industry and to establish a baseline data, which will serve as … Read more