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economic losses in the poultry industries. It is also causing panic
to humans as cases associated with this virus have been reported,
particularly in some areas in East Asia.
According
to Dr. Atienza, the DA has established networks with other government
agencies, local government units, livestock raisers, international
agencies, the academe, and professional stakeholders to intensify
the coordinated bird flu surveillance, prevention, and protection
program of the government.
Several
memoranda banning the importation of domestic and wild birds and
their products from bird flu-infected countries have been issued
while stricter exporting requirements and local shipment systems
have been put in place to prevent the smuggling of meat and poultry
products.
Hunting
and capturing migratory birds have also been disallowed.
Vigorous
information dissemination and educational campaign are also being
conducted to keep the public aware of the avian flu.
Dr.
Atienza was among the lecturers in the recent PSAS lecture series
with the theme “Overcoming the threats of emerging animal
diseases.” (Paul Jersey G. Leron, S&T Media Service)
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