Malacañang expressed readiness to combat bird flu outbreak Malacañang Palace said that the Philippines is ready to combat bird flu outbreak after the reported detection of a strain of the disease in Nueva Ecija. In February this year, a report stated that the Philippine government was on alert after another reported H5N1 outbreak in China. … Read more
DA Confirms Bird Flu in PH DA – Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar confirmed the detection of H5N6 bird flu strain in Jaen, Nueva Ecija. The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) or bird flu is a persistent threat to wild birds, poultry and other mammals. It has induced great losses in breeding industries … Read more
Mysterious Disease Kills Chickens in Cotabato City A mysterious disease similar to bird-flu consecutively kills chickens in Cotabato City since last week, according to reports. In the city of Cotabato, numerous chickens died in the area due to a bird-flu like disease, which causes fear and panic to the public. The chickens show symptoms of flu, … Read more
Philippine Government Now On Alert After Reported Bird Flu Outbreak in China The Philippine government is now on alert against another reported bird flu outbreak in China, a highly pathogenic strain of the H5N1. The government is already exerting efforts to keep the Philippines free from highly pathogenic strain of the H5N1 type of bird … Read more
President Duterte Visits Pampanga Amid Bird-Flu Hit In The Province President Rodrigo Duterte has visited the province of Pampanga amid bird-flu hit to provide financial assistance to the affected farm owners. Previously, the Department of Health (DOH) set on high alert due to the bird flu outbreak in different poultry farms in San Luis, Pampanga. … Read more
DA Seized About 19, 000 kg Of Chicken In Cagayan De Oro About 19, 000 kilograms of dressed chicken was seized by the Department of Agriculture for violating the ban to prevent the spread of bird flu. Previously, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has banned the shipment of chicken from Luzon to different parts of … Read more