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Press Release For Agri Link Show 2009
June 15, 2009
Milk Star Fresh Goat’s Milk Joins AGRI Link Show 2009
Milk Star Fresh Goat’s Milk was the darling of the trade visitors at the outdoor exhibition area of the Agri Link Show last year. Alaminos Goat Farm (AGF) sold ice cream made with their own fresh pasteurized goat’s milk. Its fine texture and creamy taste drew various consumers to AGF’s booth. Aside from this crowd pleaser product, favourites were also the leche flan, barquillos and cheese, all made from goat’s milk.
After its very successful stint last year, Alaminos Goat Farm will be back for Agri Link Show 2009 in October. For this year’s show, AGF will focus on the local market for goat’s milk, what with the Philippines importing 99% of milk products and producing only 1 % of its milk requirement. Alaminos Goat Farm is in the forefront in promoting dairy goat farming in the Philippines. It is the first commercial dairy goat farm to be issued a License to Operate by the Bureau of Food and Drugs. Milk Star Fresh Goat’s Milk recorded a first in the history of Philippine Agriculture as the first fresh goat’s milk to be sold in leading supermarkets in Metro Manila.
AGF believes dairy goat farming can be a profitable and sustainable business undertaking. AGF is promoting the use of a Saanen buck to upgrade the native herd in order to produce suitable and cheaper goats for milk production. To learn more about dairy goat farming, visit www.alaminosgoatfarm.com.
AGF will also showcase primal cuts of goat meat based on goat meat standards being set with the cooperation of private raisers, BAI, APDC, PCARRD and FGASPAPI. Soft Launching of GOAT MEAT, The World Most Heart Friendly Red Meat will be done during the Agri Link Show.
Live Saanen , Alaminos Mitra Saanen cross, Mitra Line and Boer goats will be on display at the AGF Booth in the Agri Link Show 2009.
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The Potential Roles of Tree Legumes in Ruminant Nutrition for Dairy Goats are:
June 11, 2009
· high quality and high digestibility biomass resource, available in and around the farm
· supplement to provide nutrients deficient in the diet resulting improve microbial growth and digestion of cellulosic biomass in the rumen
· source of undegradable protein
· source of vitamins and minerals to complement deficiencies in the concentrate feeds
· reduction in the requirements for concentrate feeds and result to lower feed cost
Alaminos Goat Farm (AGF) continue to pursue its two years pasture improvement program to increase to 30% the ratio of legumes in the pasture areas. The other 70% would be forage grass. AGF is focusing on Indigofera as its main legume. Malunggay and Mulberry are also being planted. We look at the prospect of reducing concentrate feeds and increasing legumes intake in the daily diet of our dairy goats.
Indigofera is easiest to establish in the pasture area, we are planting some malunggay seeds directly. To find out the best way to propagate the seeds of malunggay we are also planting it on plastic trays and seed beds to see where it goes.
Mulberry cuttings are planted in plastic bags initially so we can observe it carefully, we bought the cuttings at PHP 25 pesos each in Davao. According to our research mulberry holds a lot of potential among the legumes because it is highly palatable and is almost a complete feed for dairy goats. A research study funded by Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nation claims mulberry leaves can replace concentrate feeds one on one without affecting milk yields.
Big volumes of legumes and forage grass are needed to feed the goats at AGF. This requires AGF to replenish the soil with organic fertilizer because of the frequency of cutting the legumes and forage grass in our cut and carry style feeding program. With the use of organic fertilizer it adds to the claim of AGF that MILK STAR fresh goat's milk is healthy and organically produced.
Composting of goats manure is being practiced to produce organic fertilizer. We have started vermi composting using African Night crawler worms. Production of vermicompost and African Night crawler worms are the target of this project.
The success of a dairy goat enterprise is dependent on the establishment of a good feeding and management program.
These are interesting times at AGF, we intend to commercialize technology developed in our pasture improvement program if found to be viable and sustainable.
We are excited with the possibilities of increasing the legume intake and the resulting lower feed concentrate cost. Increasing milk production with the addition of legumes in the total mixed concentrate ration will also be explored once sufficient volumes of legumes are produced.
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STBF PCARRD, NDA Research Team at Alaminos Goat Farm |
STBF Research Team with Dr. Gigi Salces. Geneticist at AGF
Dairy Goats Research Project Gets Underway, PCARRD Sponsored Project with NDA and AGF
June 4, 2009
Today we started at Alaminos Goat Farm (AGF) initial work laying ground rules in doing research work with PCARRD and National Dairy Authority as a Science Technology Based Farm (STBF) of PCARRD. The study aims to come up with the volume, quality of goat's milk produce by pedigreed Saanen milking goats. It aims to indentify high performing milking goats and confirm the 300 days lactation period of the Saanen milking goats being recorded in AGF the past milking season.
Dr. Gigi Salces a noted geneticist is the chief consultant of this research undertaking. It aims to come up the science behind the highly successful dairy goat operation of Alaminos Goat Farm.
The team is headed by Dr. Synan Baguio of PCARRD. Jun Bayawa of National Dairy Authority, Myrna Galang of ADSC, Dr. Noe Velasco and Dr. Gigi Salces, Ubay Stock Farm, Center Chief, DA-RFU7. |
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Art with Henry Omaga Diaz of Late Evening News Program BANDILA of ABS CBN Channel 2
Henry Omaga Diaz Visits AGF FOR BANDILA SHOW
May 29, 2009
Henry Omaga Diaz of the late evening news program BANDILA of ABS CBN Channel 2, visited Alaminos Goat Farm to do a segment for the news program. Henry had fun working while milking, doing sensory testing of milk from the udder and feeding the goats during the shoot.
Off Camera we talked about our advocacy in goat dairying in using the Saanen Buck to upgrade the 1.5 million native does in the hands of the farmers in the countryside. The possibilities of the farmers producing both meat and milk with the same goat, just imagine how it would improve the opportunities of the farmers in the countryside to make a life better for them.
The health benefits of goat milk was also discussed. We also talked about the need for government to have a balance approach in its development program for agriculture and industrialization in the countryside.
The segment featuring AGF is scheduled to be aired at 11:00 pm on Thursday, May 28, 2009 at Channel 2.
Sorry to those who stayed late last night to watch Bandila and waited for the segment Pera sa Probinsiya featuring AGF dairy farm operation . The teaser about the AGF doing good in milking dairy goats in Laguna were already being shown earlier but in the end it was not shown due to lack of air time.
Tonight after a long wait it was shown, its a big exposure for goat dairying in national television on Channel 2. Since yesterday we were getting positive feedback from people who saw the teaser about goat's milk in Laguna being shown in primetime. The show is also shown by TFC overseas and we have been receiving emails from our OFW in Saudi Arabia.
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Henry Omaga Diaz Tasting Milk Star Fresh Pasteurized Goats Milk
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Art at the IFEX Show Promoting Milk Star Goat's Milk
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IFEX Show 2009
May 16, 2009
Toti joined the IFEX Show at the SMX Center to promote Milk Star Fresh Pasteurized Goat's Milk. Having friends was indeed a blessing, Dr. Rey and Sandy Itchon of Sunshine Chicken fame invited Toti to join them in their booth and display Milk Star goat's milk. Toti also joined the booth of the Department of Agriculture, AMAS NCR.
It was good exposure but the crowd seems to be different this year compared to last year. The nice location of the booth of Sunshine Chicken indicates the importance of location in trade shows.
To Sandy, Dr. Rey Itchon and DA AMAS NCR, Thank You very much for the free space at the IFEX Show.
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Rene Almeda Presenting Success in Goat Dairying in the Tropics at Dairy Congress & Expo 09
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Great Day Promoting Goat Dairying at the Dairy Congress
May 14, 2009
We had a great day promoting goat dairying at the Dairy Congress in Pili, Camarines Sur. It was held at Camarines Sur Convention Center. My father Rene Almeda was the first speaker of the the day at the Plenary session. The title of his presentation is Success in Goat Dairying in the Tropics.
We shared our stories and experiences in goat dairying with the delegates. The story of how we developed the very successful Mitra Line was laid down on the table. Our work in developing the Alaminos Mitra Saanen (AMS) cross was also presented.
The importance of nutrition in a successful goat dairying operation was emphazised. To achieve a 300 days lactation period for the milking goats, nutrition is a key factor. We had a power point and video presentation of our story for delegates too see and remember our advocacy that Dairy Goat Farming is a sustainable and profitable project in the Philippines.
Our Pasture improvement program for the next two years to make 30% legumes and 70% forage grass combination was discussed. Planting more legumes is the response of Alaminos Goat Farm to lower cost of production. The continious rise in cost of feed concentrate requires feeding more legumes to replace some of the feed concentrate being fed with out sacrificing the volume milk produced.
The story of what we did in marketing, how we created awareness to create a strong brand name in Milk Star fresh pasteurized goat's milk was also presented.
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AGF 1725 Purebred Saanen Buck
Dairy Goat Buck
Price: Php 25000
Born: 05/11/08
Sire: AGF Carter
Dam: AGF 5606
AGF 1725 Purebred Saanen Buck
AGF 1725 is a good looking Saanen buck born last May 11, 2008.
His sire is AGF Carter and Dam is AGF 5605
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AGF 1424 Pregnant FB Boer Doe
Boer Goat Doe
Price: Php 35000
Born: 11/23/07
Sire: AGF Karbo Mono 1518
Dam: AGF 1577
AGF 1424 Pregnant FB Boer Doe
AGF 1424 is a pregnant Fullblood Boer Doe expected to kid on April 29,2009. If you are looking for a good Boer doe this is your chance, you should not miss this one. Her sire is one of our most outsatnding Buck AGF Karbo Mono and dam is AGF 1577. She was bred to AGF Ted, one of our medium size meaty buck. We expect her kids to be outstanding.
AGF 1424 is for Sale at Php 35,000 pesos less 20%. She comes highly recommended. |
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AGF 1709 Purebred Anglo Buck
Dairy Goat Buck
Price: Php 20000
Born: 04/28/08
Sire: AGF Darwyn
Dam: AGF 383 Sodel
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AGF 1724 Purebred Saanen Buck
Dairy Goat Buck
Price: Php 25000
Born: 05/11/08
Sire: AGF Carter
Dam: AGF 5605
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AGF 451
Boer Goat Buck
Price: Php 30000
Born: 05/22/07
Sire: AGF Paul
Dam: AGF Khimaira 88
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AGF 1004 Fullblood Boer Bred Doe
Boer Goat Doe
Price: Php 31500
Born: 03/16/08
Sire: AGF Ridge
Dam: AGF 1438
AGF 1004 FB Boer Doe Bred
AGF 1004 is a fullblood Boer Doe born on February 16, 2008. Her sire is AGF Ridge and Dam is AGF 1577.
AGF 1004 is offered for sale at PHP 31,500 pesos less 20% discount. She comes highly recommended.
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AGF 1710 Purebred Anglo Buck
Dairy Goat Buck
Price: Php 20000
Born: 04/28/08
Sire: AGF Darwyn
Dam: AGF 383
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AGF 1331 F3 Saanen Buck
Dairy Goat Buck
Price: Php 15000
Born: 04/08/08
Sire: AGF Ricky
Dam: AGF 6204
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AGF 1022 F3 Saanen Buck
Dairy Goat Buck
Price: Php 15000
Born: 10/20/07
Sire: AGF Carter
Dam: AGF 6064
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AGF 1001 Purebred Saanen Buck
Dairy Goat Buck
Price: Php 25000
Born: 11/25/07
Sire: AGF Carter
Dam: AGF 471
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Anglo Nubian F2 Doelings
Dairy Goat Doe
Price: ₱ 9000 - Sold!!
Born: 06/02/08
F2 Anglo Nubian Doelings For Sale at Php 9,000.00
February 24,2009
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AGF 1019
Dairy Goat Buck
Price: ₱ 15000 - Sold!!
Born: 03/26/08
Sire: AGF Darwyn
Dam: AGF 181
AGF 1019 Mitra Line F4 Anglo Nubian Buck
AGF 1019 comes from our Mitra Line doe line AGF 181 sired by our outstanding Anglo Nubian Buck from Killara Stud Australia AGF Darwyn.
SOLD |
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AGF 1311
Dairy Goat Buck
Price: ₱ 15000 - Sold!!
Born: 03/13/08
Sire: AGF Darwyn
Dam: AGF 188
AGF 1311 Mitra Line F4 Anglo Nubian Buckling
AGF 1311 an F4 Anglo Nubian Buckling comes from our Mitra Line
doe line AGF 188 and sired by our best performing Anglo Nubian buck
AGF Darwyn from Killara Stud of Australia.
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Alaminos Goat Farm
Art Almeda
Along Maharlika Highway
Alaminos, Laguna, PH
0917 500 4294 - 0918 500 1982
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