“Invest Wisely,” ito ang pangunahing prinsipyo ni Alas ng Salto Benzen “Moi” Llamado. Para sa kanya, napaka-importante para sa isang breeder at cocker na mag-invest sa magandang breeding materials, mainam na nutrisyon , at maayos na health management.
Si Moi Llamado ang may-ari ng BTL Gamefarm na matatagpuan sa probinsya ng Capiz, Iloilo, at Negros Occidental. Maganda ang lokasyon ng kanyang gamefarm. Nakatayo ito sa isang lugar na may maburol na lupain, maayos na water supply, at tamang distansya mula sa siyudad. Dito niya pinapalaki at inaalagaan ang kanyang mga signature bloodlines na McLean Hatch, Lemon, Boston Roundhead, at Sweater.
Disiplina at talino ang naging pundasyon ni Moi upang maging matagumpay sa industriya ng gamefowl breeding at conditioning. Hindi matatawaran ang kanyang husay na makikita naman sa kanyang sunod-sunod na mga parangal, tulad ng: 2009 CAGBA 5 Cock Champion, 2010 CAGBA Stag Champion, 2011 Marvin Aces 5 Cock Big Event Solo Champion, 2015 UGBAP 7 Bullstag Champion, 2019 UGBAP Breeder of the Year Runner up, at 2018 7 Cock Candelaria International Champion.
Smart Breeder
“Tinitingnan ko ang consistency ng lineage,” ang sabi ni Moi tungkol sa pagpili ng materyales. “Dapat may cutting power. Tinitingnan ko ang body conformation at station.” Ayon sa kanya, mas gusto niya ang mga gamefowls na medium-high station dahil mas mataas ang accuracy nito at mas maganda ang recoil ng palo.
Para kay Moi, mas mainam na magsimula ng tama lalo na sa pagpili ng breeding materials upang hindi masayang ang gugugulin na panahon, pera, at pagod. Ang payo niya lalo na sa mga baguhang mga breeder ay huwag manghinayang sa pagpili ng magandang bloodline. Siguraduhin na matapat at may magandang record ang panggagalingan. Dahil dito, malaking bagay para kay Moi ang magandang relationship sa mga breeders na kinukuhanan ng kanyang mga materyales dahil nakaka-sigurado siya sa lineage at pedigree ng mga broodstocks niya.
“I practice inbreeding, at kapag deeply inbred na sila, then I go to line breeding.” Payo ni Moi, kailangan mag-selective breeding upang mapanatili ang fighting style ng mga panlabang manok.
Pero hindi natatapos sa breeding ang pagbuo ng champion na panabong. Para kay Moi, dapat sundin ng mga gamefowl breeders ang basic foundation upang makuha ang full potential ng mga manok. Importante ang malinis na kapaligiran, 100% Salto high-quality feeds, at vaccination programs.
Prevention is better than cure, ika nga niya. Importante din na mag-invest sa mga tao na tumutulong sa farm upang lalo nilang pagbutihin ang pag-aalaga sa iyong mga manok. Para sa ating Alas ng Salto, upang maging mas magaling na breeder, dapat din na maging up-to-date sa mga bagong developments at inventions sa industriya.
Salto Support
Nagsimula si Moi sa paggamit ng Salto Feeds nang ma-introduce ito sa kanya ng isang Salto Gamefowl Specialist. “It was breeding season when I tried Gallimax 21. Better siya compared sa dating produkto na ginagamit ko. It is very impressive. Yung fertility at egg production ng mga manok ko is very good. At pag marami nang na-produce, I use naman the Salto Chick Booster, then Gallimax 2 and 2+ and then lately pag-conditioning na, I shift to Salto Conditioner. ”
“Pero bottom line, it’s the support of the Salto Team. Yun ang nakapag-convince sa akin,” sabi ni Moi. “Nagustuhan ko talaga ang regular na support ng Salto team. Yung ibang feed companies, hindi ko sila laging nakikita. Kapag nakuha ka nila, wala na. Pero yung service ng Salto, iba talaga. They are just one call away. They give me support on vaccination at health programs at sa magandang feeding combinations.”
“Sa Salto, maganda ang culture nila on how they treat their clients. I am happy here so I treat Salto as a family,” sabi ni Alas ng Salto Benzen “Moi” Llamado.
Experience is the best teacher, ika nga nila. Ang mga karanasan mula sa maraming taon ng pagsasabong ang naging dahilan upang lalong mag-improve ang kakayahan, decision-making, at abilidad ng Alas ng Salto na si Boy Gamilla. Ito ang nagdala sa kanya sa tugatog ng tagumpay sa larangan ng gamefowl breeding at fighting.
Si Jaime “Boy” Gamilla ang may ari ng BMJ Gamefarm sa Bulacan, Cavite, Antipolo, at Bacolod. Pangarap ng madaming gamefowl breeders na marating ang naabot niya. Ang sunod-sunod na panalo ni Boy sa malalaking patimpalak ang nagpapatunay sa lawak ng kanyang kakayahan: 2008 Bakbakan Solo Runner Up, 2011 RGBA Star Fighter of the Year, 2013 Digmaan Runner Up, 2013 Bakbakan Champion, 2017 BNTV Champion. Maikukumpara si Boy sa isang beteranong heneral na alam ang bawat epektibong strategy upang makamit ang tagumpay sa mahihirap at malalaking labanan.
Mahalaga ang bloodlines para kay Boy kaya naman ito ang pinaka-una niyang pinagtutuunan ng pansin, bago ang lahat. Sa pagpili ng broodstags at broodpullets, kinukuha niya ang may balance, 45 degrees ang buntot, sakto ang haba ng binti at hita. Sa BMJ gamefarm, ang kanyang mga bloodlines ay binubuo ng 5k, Goldenboy, Gary Gilliam Roundhead, Gilmore Hatch, BMJ Black, at BMJ Dom.
Ang manok na maganda ang balikat, maliit ang baywang, maganda ang mata, at hindi lubog ang pisngi and karaniwang hinahanap ni Boy. Mas pinipili niya ang stags na above-average ang height at malaki ang buto, heavy-boned o brusko. “Para sa pullet, basta maganda at alam ko ang linyada ay doon ako. Kailangan yung parang pang-Miss Universe,” sabi ni Boy. Sa BMJ Gamefarm, pag harvest pa lamang ay mayroon nang selection at marking upang maging mas madali ang traceability.
Para naman sa fighting style, kinakailangan ng manok na listo at focused, “Kailangan nasa ibabaw. Kailangang mautak sila. At importanteng malakas ang palo para mas nakaka-penetrate ang tari. Kaya importante na may power.”
Kasama ng top of the line breeding at selection ang tamang nutrisyon mula sa high-quality feeds upang makamit ang superior performance ng ating mga panlabang manok. Ang Salto feeds ay tumutulong upang lalong ma-enhance ang genetic potential ng mga bloodlines ni Boy Gamilla.
Nagsimula sa paggamit ng Salto Feeds si Boy nang may bumisita sa kanya na Salto Gamefowl Specialist at ipinasubok ito sa kanyang mga alaga. “Sinubukan ko sa isang batch ko at ikinumpara ko sa other brand, at maganda ang resulta ng Salto. Nakita ko na hindi buhaghag ang balahibo ng mga sisiw ko. Naging tight-feathered at matipuno sila kahit sisiw pa lang. Pagdating naman sa breeding ay ginagamit ko ang Gallimax 21. Napatunayan ko na effective siya kasi kahit yung 8 years old ko na hen ay napa-itlog ko at nagkaroon pa ako ng production.”
At dahil epektibo ay nag nagtuloy-tuloy na si Boy sa paggamit ng Salto Feeds. “The following year ay gumamit na ako ng Salto Feeds. From Day 1 to 30 ay gumagamit ako ng Salto Chick Booster. Sa 2nd up to 4th month ay Salto Baby Stag Developer. After ng 4th month ay Stag Developer naman. At kapag nasa cord na sila, ginagamit ko ang Salto Powermix. Nakita ko na talagang hindi sila nag-aaccumulate ng fats, at talagang matipuno yung mga manok ko,” sabi ni Alas ng Salto Boy Gamilla.
Bilang isang multi-champion sa big derbies, payo ni Alas ng Salto Boy Gamilla sa mga aspiring breeders at cockers. “Aspiring means yung mga breeders na may pangarap na maging magaling ang mga alaga nila. Kailangang mag-umpisa ng tama. Huwag manghinayang na pumili ng tamang breeding materials. I-assess natin ang mga for breeding at panlaban natin.”
Solid experience, good management, at excellent feeds – ito ang mga bagay na naging dahilan upang maging matagumpay si Alas ng Salto Boy Gamilla sa industriya ng gamefowl breeding at fighting.
Hindi maitatanggi na malaki ang naging epekto ng COVD-19 sa industriya ng sabong. Pero sa kabila nito ay hindi umurong sa hamon ng pandemya ang young legend sa larangan ng breeding at cockfighting na si Ericson Laurente—proud Alas ng Salto at ang owner ng Tipolopoint ADA Gamefarm sa Norzagaray, Bulacan.
“Mayroong demand. Gusto ko na kahit ganito ang panahon ay itaas pa din ang level ng sabong sa top competition. Kaya kailangang mag-breed pa din ng marami.”
SHARP BREEDER
Apat ang main bloodlines ni Eric sa kanyang farm: Hatchet, Lemon, Harold Brown Grey, at Perfection Roundhead. Timing at extension ng paa ang gusto niyang characteristics ng isang broodstag. “Ang hinahanap ko sa manok ay yung may angat. Ayoko yung pumapasok ng alanganin. Gusto ko sa manok ay may timing and at the same time may cutting.”
Hands-on at focused si Eric sa breeding at paggawa ng signature lines. Kilala niya at alam niya ang strength ng kanyang mga linyada. Gusto niya ang mga breeds na may good gameness, frontal pumalo, matalino at may power. Ang advice ni Eric sa mga baguhang magmamanok ay kumuha ng mga materyales sa mga honest breeders na nananalo sa mga big events.
“Kapag nag-select kami ng panlaban, especially sa stags, ang una kong tinitingnan ay yung masculinity, yung pagiging barako niya, yung tindig at lakad. Yung may magagandang markings, may magandang buto at may magandang sukat—yun ang mga pinipili natin.”
THE CHAMPION
Sa resulta makikita ang galing ng isang breeder, at ang credentials ng Alas ng Salto na si Ericson ay nagpapatunay sa kanyang talino at dedikasyon sa larangan ng cockfighting.
Hindi matatawaran ang kanyang solid achievements: 8 Points BNTV Grand Finalist, 5-Cock Derby ng Masa Champion, 6-Cock SMC Champion, 2019 5-Stag Big Event Champion, at 2020 Solo Champion 7-Stag Main Event.
“Very big factor ang nutrition. Before, way back, noong ibang feeds pa ang gamit ko, kahit same bloodlines ay hindi sila nakaka-score ng ganito kataas na winning percentage. Combination of good feeds, good nutrition, good bloodline—kaya last year ay around 80% ang winnings namin simula early bird hanggang national.” Ayon kay Eric, ito ang patunay sa napakagandang epekto ng Salto products sa pagpapalabas ng best at full genetic potential ng kanyang mga alaga.
“Once na healthy ang manok natin ay ang dali nilang ihanda, ang dali nilang i-point. Kahit sa stress ay kayang-kaya nilang dalhin.”
At ngayon ay maidadagdag na din sa listahan ng greatest accomplishments ni Eric ang pagiging champion sa prestigious na 2020 WPC 10 Stag Derby. First time in history na may around 11,000 entries ang kompetisyon na ito, pero sa kabila ng mahihirap na labanan versus magagaling na fighters ay ang Alas ng Salto pa din ang nanguna.
Aniya, naging consistent ang score nila at naging champion sa mga labanan dahil sa Salto Feeds, “Sobrang tuwa namin na naging Salto Family kami.”
“Dito sa farm, 100% nourished by Salto lahat ng manok from breeding to conditioning.”
Alas ng Salto Jeyshi Dimafelix is the owner of Livestrong Game Farm in Balayan, Batangas. Determined and intelligent, he is an entrepreneur who cares about his business and earns the respect of his people. Jeyshi is a leader who found success in the gamefowl industry through a combination of Salto feeds and an excellent breeding practice. He breeds three main bloodlines – Sweaters, Gilmore, and Boston Roundhead.
The Game of Genetics
What started him on this path? According to Jeyshi, his passion for gamefowl breeding is itself a product of genetics. It was his grandparents that first influenced him, and he entered the industry after college. In 2011, he started formally growing gamefowls. Jeyshi practices the process of line breeding wherein he selects his broodstags by following good physical standards like having healthy cheeks, red eyes, erect combs, football-shaped body, closed tail, and low-set spur. His loyal buyers and friends use his gamefowls for fighting and also to establish their breeding program.
Best Breeds, Best Gamefowl Feeds
Jeyshi acknowledges the importance of providing only the best feeds to his flock. A gamefowl’s peak performance can only be achieved by combining an excellent breeding system with quality feeds. When a Gamefowl Specialist from Salto Technical Team visited his farm and convinced him to try Salto, he was so impressed by the results that he never looked back.
Jeyshi started on Gallimax 21 Breeder Ration, fortified with Selenium, Vitamin E, and now with Liver ProTech. Gallimax 21 Breeder Ration provides additional nutrition needed for optimum egg production, helps in increasing resistance against stress and diseases, and provides stronger power and stamina. “Nag shoot-up yung production ko. Na-minimize yung problema sa breeding stage and ranging stage,” Jeyshi expressed.
Then to improve bone balance and muscle development of his chicks, he uses Salto Chick Booster, which has ImmunoDigest properties that ensure a healthier gut for full absorption of essential nutrients. Salto Chick Booster enhances the development of a stronger immune system, increasing protection against diseases. Jeyshi observes that feeding Salto Chick Booster improves the health of his chicks and increases their vigor and robustness. He also noticed a significant decrease in the mortality of his chicks.
Following the recommended feeding program, he moves to Salto Baby Stag Developer to combat the stress of the transition from brooding to ranging. Feeding his gamefowls with Salto Stag Developer develops their bones and muscles and ensures an ideal body frame. Jeyshi recommends using Salto Power Pellet as he observed it minimizes the stress of his stocks. It gives gamefowls stronger power and faster reflex during the fight.
Jeyshi Dimafelix is a methodical breeder, and his business model revolves around continuous improvement in his operation year after year. He is a breeder who relishes a good fight. By partnering with Salto feeds, he aims for his gamefowls to achieve their best fighting form, and his successes speak for themselves. One of his proudest moments was when they nearly won the 2016 Bakbakan National Championship. They scored 11 wins and only a single loss. His breeds consistently perform well when fighting against local or even competitors from Manila – a testament to the strength of his breeding program and the quality nutrition of Salto Feeds.
Jeyshi acknowledges the support provided by Salto Gamefowl Specialists; qualified and competent source of reliable technical advice regarding proper farm management, good vaccination and animal health program, quality breeding management, and excellent nutrition – the pillars of Salto Diamond Program. Through his top-of-the-line breeding program, utilization of Salto feeds diet, and excellent technical support provided by the Salto Gamefowl Specialists, Jeyshi reached the top of the cockfighting game.
“Kahit hindi ako Salto endorser, ito pa din ang gagamitin ko kasi tested ko siya. Andyan lang ang Salto family to help you. Kampante ka na you have partners for production,” Jeyshi Dimafelix stated.
Marj Sinoy, owner of Negros Aces Game Farm and Alas ng Salto, never thought she would be involved in the gamefowl industry but in 2006, her partner now fiance, introduced her to gamefowl breeding. A year later, she met Otic Geroso, a renowned game farmer, where she learned more about game farming and its benefits as a source of livelihood. From there, she became part of the gamefowl community inNegros where she met others, both beginners and experts in the industry, and fostered her interest and passion for gamefowl.
To further her knowledge and skill in gamefarming, she entered Camp Salto in Bacolod that teaches breeders and farmers to maximize their game farms and deliver impactful results. She applauded her experience saying that not only does Salto give topnotch service but they also treat each of their customers fairly; making sure that each is served properly and timely. Since Camp Salto, she made the switch to use purely Salto products on her birds.
‘Nung lumipat ako sa Salto parang naging magaan lahat. Aside from quality yung feeds mga APS at GFS laging nakaalalay so parang confident ka na kung anoman maging problema mo sa farm mas madaling ma-address.’
As a game farmer, she values resilience over power and speed saying that she has conditioned her gamefowl to withstand battles right until the very end.
‘Hiyang talaga ko sa gray [gamefowl], mas mataas talaga winning percentage niya sakin dahil mahihirapan yung kalaban sa kanya at talagang hanggang sa huli.’
Marj puts importance in reliability and strength that lasts just like her gamefowl feeds brand of choice, Salto.
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