BACOLOD CITY, Jan. 31 -- The Negros Occidental provincial government has distributed veterinary drugs and biosecurity supplies to stakeholders from 31 localities here to ensure the welfare of the livestock and poultry sectors amidst the El Nino phenomenon.

Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson and Dr. Placeda Lemana, provincial veterinarian, led the distribution of the supplies during the livestock consultative conference held at the Capitol Social Hall here on Tuesday.

Lemana said the provincial government provided supplies of vitamins, electrolytes and antibiotics to the local government units (LGUs), and assured that "in case farmers will come and ask for medicines, there is available supply."

She said farmers should be able to manage the fo...