The Department of Agriculture (DA) heeded stakeholders’ request with the creation of a task force to control the spread of animal transboundary diseases
The Bureau of Animal Industry is targeting to roll out new guidelines for the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza or bird flu vaccines by September amid calls from the poultry industry to speed up inoculation of infected bird population.
The Philippines needs to develop its capability to manufacture its own vaccines to better equip the country in its fight against emerging illnesses and pandemics, including those in the livestock and poultry sectors.
Despite the outcry from farmers and fisherfolk, President Marcos lauded yesterday the Senate’s ratification of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, saying the mega trade deal would provide economic opportunities for the Philippines.