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Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Philippines : Vet names critical areas in bird flu watch

An article from the Daily Star :

" Surveillance to prevent the entry of bird flu in critical areas visited by migratory birds and confiscation of meat without permits entering Negros Occidental, especially from HongKong, are underway, Provincial Veterinarian Renante Decena said yesterday.

Himamaylan, Negros Occidental, has been identified by the national government as among the 20 critical areas in the Philippines for the presence of migratory birds, Decena said.

A close watch is also being conducted on Barangay Tibsoc, San Enrique that is also in the path of migratory birds, he said."

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