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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has given assurance that pork supply is adequate amid fresh outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) in four areas in Batangas.
MANILA, Philippines — The provincial government of Benguet has prohibited the entry of poultry and poultry products coming from Capas town in Tarlac due to bird flu.
Following the devastating floods in Metro Manila and nearby provinces, Senate President Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero urged concerned local government units (LGUs) to swiftly collect garbage and clean up debris to prevent disease outbreaks and help residents return to normal life.
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials Friday announced a recall of some Boar’s Head liverwurst and deli meats as they investigate a listeria outbreak that has sickened nearly three dozen people and caused two deaths.
MANILA, Philippines — Hog raisers’ group National Federation of Hog Raisers Inc. (NatFed) yesterday urged the government to enforce “strictest biosecurity measures” against African swine fever following reported ASF outbreaks in Vietnam.
NEW YORK (AP) — As U.S. health officials investigate a fatal outbreak of listeria food poisoning, they’re advising people who are pregnant, elderly or have compromised immune systems to avoid eating sliced deli meat unless it’s recooked at home to be steaming hot.
MANILA, Philippines — The trial for African swine fever vaccine will proceed despite the reported ASF outbreaks in source-country Vietnam, according to an official of the Department of Agriculture.
MANILA, Philippines — Traders involved in overpricing will be held liable for profiteering under the Price Act as the P250 per kilo price of chicken is “too much,” according to the Department of Agriculture.