Tag: avian influenza
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Philippines Tightens Grip on US Poultry Imports Amid Bird Flu Outbreak
In a decisive move to curb the spread of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), the Department of Agriculture (DA) in Manila has expanded its temporary import ban to include poultry products from four additional US states. The decision, announced on Thursday, targets Illinois, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin, following confirmed H5N1 bird flu outbreaks reported…
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Stricter Measures Implemented for Game Fowl Transport Permits Amid Bird Flu Concerns
In response to the ongoing threat of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) in Central Visayas has tightened the regulations for obtaining transportation permits for game fowls. Dr. Ma. Nikki Xennia Crispo, a veterinarian with the BAI-Veterinary Quarantine Services in the region, emphasized that only those who can…
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Stricter Measures for Game Fowl Transport Permits in Central Visayas Amid Bird Flu Concerns
In response to the ongoing threat of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) in Central Visayas has tightened the regulations for obtaining transportation permits for game fowls. Dr. Ma. Nikki Xennia Crispo, a veterinarian with BAI’s Veterinary Quarantine Services in the region, emphasized that only those who can…
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Philippine Inflation Holds Steady at 2.9% in January Amid Rice Price Drop
In January, the Philippines experienced a consistent inflation rate of 2.9%, mirroring the figure from December 2024. This stability comes as rice prices fell, counteracting rises in other food categories. The Philippine Statistics Authority reported a significant deflation in rice prices at -2.3%, the lowest since June 2020, which contributed to maintaining the overall inflation…
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Philippine Agriculture Department Takes Steps to Avert Egg Shortage and Price Hike
The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines has announced proactive measures to prevent an anticipated egg shortage and price increase expected in the second quarter of 2025. This announcement comes in response to the challenges faced by the egg industry last year, which saw a significant drop in egg prices and subsequent financial losses…
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Avian Influenza Vaccine Trials from Hungary and Germany to Conclude by Q1 End
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced that field trials for vaccines targeting the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) are on track to be finalized by the close of the first quarter. These trials, conducted by teams from Hungary and Germany, are part of a broader effort to combat the spread of the…
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Negros Oriental Ramps Up Surveillance on Migratory Birds to Prevent Avian Flu
In an effort to keep avian influenza at bay, the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) of Negros Oriental is intensifying its surveillance of migratory birds. This comes as a precautionary measure during the season when birds migrate from colder regions to the Philippines. Jaymar Vilos, the PVO’s information officer, confirmed that the province remains free of…
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Philippine Agriculture Department Halts Poultry Imports from South Dakota Due to Avian Flu
The Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) has issued a temporary ban on the importation of birds and poultry products from South Dakota, USA, following multiple outbreaks of the H5N1 avian influenza strain reported on December 17, 2024. The ban, detailed in DA Memorandum Order No. 4, encompasses a wide range of products including domestic and…
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Heightened Surveillance and Swab Testing in Six Antique Towns Amid Avian Flu Concerns
In a proactive move to combat the spread of avian influenza, commonly referred to as bird flu, the Antique Provincial Veterinary Office has intensified its surveillance efforts across six towns in the province. Dr. Marco Rafael Ardamil, the head of the Public Health Division, announced that a three-day oropharyngeal swab collection initiative began on Wednesday,…
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Philippines Halts Bird and Poultry Imports from New Zealand Due to Avian Flu
MANILA – In response to an avian influenza outbreak reported in New Zealand in November 2024, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has imposed a temporary ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds, as well as various poultry products from the country. This decision, outlined in the newly issued Memorandum Order 01, aims to…
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