The Provincial Veterinary Office (OPVET) in Pangasinan has reported that some cattle have manifested symptoms of heat stroke, including excessive salivation and weakness due to El Niño.

OPVET said raisers should be cautious and attentive to their livestock during extreme heat conditions. 

"Syempre, kapag mainit ang panahon, ang kalaban natin sa extreme heat ay ang heat stroke. Pwede nating sabihan at i-inform ang mga raiser o mga kababayan natin na may alaga na maging maingat ngayon," Dr. Aracely Robeniol, Officer-in-Charge of the Pangasinan Veterinary Office, said.

Done Cerezo, a cattle raiser in Mangaldan said he's concerned over the frequent illnesses he has observed in his cattle due to the warm weather.

"Ang baka nasisipon dahil sa gabi at umaga medyo malamig at [biglang] mainit, talagang madaling tamaan ng sakit," Cerezo said.

Despite the challenges brought by El Niño, the Department of Agriculture (DA)- 1 reported that the livestock supply in the region remains stable.

Livestock raisers are advised to ensure proper monitoring of their animals and provide adequate water supply.

"Dapat well-monitored ang mga alagang hayop [at] pangalawa provision ng tubig na inumin," Robeniol added.

Beef at markets in Pangasinan can be bought at P380 per kilo, as of this posting.