Tag: bird flu
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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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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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Albay Stays Clear of Avian Influenza Amid Neighboring Outbreak
LEGAZPI CITY – The Albay Veterinary Office (AVO) has confirmed that the province continues to be free of avian influenza, even as a case was reported in the nearby province of Camarines Norte earlier this month. Dr. Pancho Mella, head of the AVO, stated in a recent interview that no instances of bird flu have…
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Negros Oriental Intensifies Efforts to Keep Avian Flu at Bay
In a proactive move to safeguard the region from avian influenza, Negros Oriental has escalated its preventive measures. On November 12, 2024, agricultural technicians from the Department of Agriculture’s regulatory division in Central Visayas initiated a weeklong blood sampling campaign in Sta. Catalina. This area, known for its substantial poultry population and frequent visits by…
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