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Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) marks another significant breakthrough in research and innovation with the implementation of the DOSTโTECHNiCOM funded project, โMooving-Forward with the Philippine Mastitis Test,โ an initiative designed to deliver affordable and accessible solutions to dairy farmers across the country.
With a total project allocation of Php 3,778,174.00, the twelve-month program officially commenced on 23 May 2025 and is set to conclude on 22 May 2026. The project focuses on the development of a cost-efficient mastitis test reagent, providing dairy farmers with a practical and reliable tool for the early detection of mastitis as one of the most prevalent and economically damaging diseases affecting dairy cattle.
Notably, this initiative established the only Mastitis Testing Center in the Philippines, positioning TAU at the forefront of dairy health diagnostics and innovation. Since its implementation, the technology has already gained traction beyond Tarlac, with early adopters from the neighboring province of Pangasinan, reflecting the growing demand for affordable mastitis detection solutions among dairy communities.
The project is spearheaded by Ms. Catherine Diane DG. Robillos, Instructor at the College of Agriculture and Forestry (CAF), with the support of Mr. Ronaldo A. Briones, Project Technical Staff III and CAF faculty member. Together with the research team, they are dedicated to transforming scientific research into farm-ready technologies that directly respond to the pressing needs of dairy farmers, particularly in the region.