UP Ranchers' Club

We celebrate our April cowgirls, whose month came with blazing skies, suspended classes, and roads made quieter as many drivers stood their ground in protest. Through the pauses, detours, and rising heat, you kept your spirit steady and your boots moving forward. 🎊

Some months test patience more than plans; this was one of them. Yet even when routines were interrupted and the sun bore down hard, you reminded us that passion can still bloom in difficulty. Like true Ranchers, you found ways to adapt and keep your head high through it all. 🫡

May this new chapter bring the kind of strength and courage to face uncertain roads, and the wisdom to know when to rest and when to ride on. May your days be kinder, your dreams closer, and your victories deeply earned. 💫

Today, we celebrate not just your birthdays, but the fire, character, and warmth you bring wherever you go. Happy Birthday Ranchers! 🥳

📂 𝐕𝐀𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐑𝐎 𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐒 𝟎𝟏

The UP Ranchers’ Club introduces you to its newest trivia series known as the 𝗩𝗮𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀! Be it about facts related to farming, animal management, gastronomy, food science, history, haciendero life, etc. Get indulged with random knowledge as we continue to create and nurture the interest in the field of Animal Science and related disciplines.

𝐃𝐈𝐃 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖?

𝘽𝙤𝙨 𝙩𝙖𝙪𝙧𝙪𝙨 (European cattle) and 𝘽𝙤𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙪𝙨 (Zebu or Tropical cattle) not only differ in terms of their physical appearance and climate adaptation. European-derived cattle are generally considered to have a tastier flavour profile due a physiological process known as marbling, making such beef best for premium steaks and culinary purposes.
Marbling refers to the development and accumulation of fat within the muscles (i.e., intramuscular fat) which translates to greater tenderness and juiciness of beef. The muscles of Bos ta**us have smaller fibre sizes too, contributing to such quality.

Reference:
Highfill, C. M., Esquivel-Font, O., Dikeman, M. E., & Kropf, D. H. (2012). Tenderness profiles of ten muscles from F1 Bos indicus × Bos ta**us and Bos ta**us cattle cooked as steaks and roasts. Meat Science, 90(4), 881–886. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.meatsci.2011.11.022

📝: Yugi Raule
🎨: Yugi Raule, Francine Esmile

We raise our hats to our March celebrants, riding into another year with grit, heart, and that unmistakable Rancher spirit. Just like the changing sea*on, you bring fresh energy, growth, and life to the ranch.

Even with the rougher roads lately, fuel prices climbing high and fares hitting harder than ever, you’ve kept showing up, pushing through, and riding steady despite it all. Knowing that these hindrances have only one solution, being kind. That’s pure Rancher.

Here’s to more laughter, stronger bonds, and moments that make the ride unforgettable. Happy Birthday, March Ranchers!

Rabies is preventable 🐾

“Rabies-free na pusa’t a*o, kaligtasan ng pamilyang Pilipino.”
The UP Ranchers' Club joins in observing National Rabies Awareness Month. Vaccinate your pets, stay responsible, and act fast after bites. Together, we can make the Philippines 100% rabies-free. 🇵🇭

References:
Department of Health. (2026, March 7). DOH reports 17 rabies cases in 2 months; urges vaccination during Rabies Awareness Month. https://www.doh.gov.ph
Department of Education - Schools Division of Quezon. (2026, March 3). Observance of Rabies Awareness Month 2026 (Division Memorandum No. 0220, s. 2026). https://quezon.deped.gov.ph
Limos, A. (2026, March 8). Philippines rabies cases down 65% as DOH urges pet vaccination. The Manila Times. https://www.manilatimes.net
Philippine News Agency. (2026, March 4). PH records 400 annual rabies deaths, 4M animal bite cases. https://www.pna.gov.ph

Here’s to the women who ride with strength and heart. 🩷

This Women’s Month, we celebrate every woman: the cowgirls who stand their ground in the arena, the leaders who blaze trails, the quiet forces who carry others through, and every woman becoming who she’s meant to be.

From dust-covered boots to determined dreams, you show us that courage comes in many forms - fierce, gentle, bold, and unwavering. Your stories, your struggles, and your victories shape the trail for those who ride after you.

May you continue to take up space, chase horizons, and live with the kind of fire that cannot be dimmed. ✨

To every woman, in every path she chooses. We see you, we honor you, and we celebrate you. 💐

That’s a wrap, cowboys and cowgirls!

We’re grateful to everyone who joined the UP Ranchers’ Club Orientation and took the time to get to know the herd. Whether you decided to ride with us or simply stopped by to learn more, we hope you enjoyed the night (+ the dinner that had a kick to it 🥵) and had fun seeing the glimpse of the Rancher life. 🤠

'Til next time! 🐶

There’s still a trail waiting just beyond the fence, and it’s not too late to ride along. 🌵✨

Missed our orientation last night? Don’t worry, partner. We’re opening the gate once more for a Special Orientation for those who weren’t able to attend.

📅 March 6, 2026 (Friday)
⏰ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Google Meet

Tip your hat, settle in, and join us for a cozy evening as we share what life on the ranch is all about. This is your chance to hear the stories, learn the ropes, and see where the trail might take you. 🐾🤍

There’s always room in the herd for curious riders ready to take that first step.

📝 Register here:
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Saddle up, partner. The trail’s still open. 🤠

“𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒂𝒅𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒖𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔!” - 𝑺𝒏𝒐𝒐𝒑𝒚

Today’s the day to saddle up! Join us at the UP Ranchers’ Club Orientation and start your adventure on the ranch. The herd is ready to welcome you with open lassos and high cowboy spirits as we ride into a new journey together. 🤠

📅 March 4, 2026 (D-day!)
⏰ 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM (Walk-ins are welcome!)
📍 ICs Bar & Cafe

See y’all on the range, cowpokes!

What would Snoopy do? 🐶
Probably join the UP Ranchers' Club Orientation. 🤠

3 days left til D-day! Get to know more about the club, meet Snoopy's cowboy & cowgirl friends, and ride with us this March 4! And don’t worry about the long ride, Snoopy has a cowboy-style feast waiting for you. 😋🍖

📅 March 4, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 ICs Bar & Cafe

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Ready to be a cowboy like Snoopy?

🤠🎂 Love’s in the air and boots on the ground! 💘

Happy Birthday to our February celebrants, the ones who make the shortest month feel like the brightest ride of the year. As hearts bloom and Valentine’s sea*on wraps us in warmth, may your days be filled with the kind of love that’s steady, true, and bold as a Rancher’s spirit. 💛

May your year ahead be rich in laughter, fearless in pursuit, and overflowing with love: from your herd, your people, and the trails you choose to ride. Whether it’s love for the craft, love for the community, or love that makes your heart skip like a horse at full gallop, we hope it finds you and stays.

Here’s to another year of grit, growth, and galloping toward what sets your soul on fire. Happy Birthday, February Ranchers!

There’s a new trail waiting just beyond the fence, and it starts with a night full of wagging tails, tiny happy dances, and cowboy dreams. 🌵✨

📅 March 4, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 ICs Bar & Cafe

Channel your inner little beagle cowboy, tip your hat nice and proud, and scoot on over to the ranch for an evening of new friendships, fresh trails, and stories waiting to be written. Whether you’re a sea*oned rider or just trotting in with curious paws, there’s a warm spot saved just for you in our herd.

Expect laughter, loyal company, and a whole lot of heart as we start this journey together. Saddle up, the adventure begins here! ✨

Seats won’t last forever - so don’t stay behind the fence!

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Saddle up. The adventure starts with one brave little step.