Expert bats for cryo-conservation of tamaraw, Philippine deer

AN expert has stated in a National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) roundtable discussion that native wildlife species that are genetically diverse, such as the tamaraw, Philippine deer, and small ruminants should be considered for cryo-conservation or the process of preserving cells by subjecting them to very low temperatures.

Dr. Lerma C. Ocampo, senior science research specialist at the Philippine Carabao Center, was one of the speakers at the discussion conducted on June 5 by NAST, an attached agency of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). The discussion tackled the topic “Animal Genetic Resource Management and Cryobanking” and aims to develop policy recommendations for animal genetic resource conservation and guidelines on cryobanking in the Philippines.