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MANILA, Philippines — The prices of chicken meat in Metro Manila markets have declined amid the outbreak of bird flu in Pampanga even if the Department of Agriculture has clarified that it is safe for consumers to eat poultry products. Wholesale prices also decreased to P110 per kg from the P125 per kg price before the announcement of the bird flu outbreak last Friday. "The affected are layer farms therefore the egg production will be affected and not the chicken meat. The H5 bird flu virus that hit the Philippines causes 80 to 100 percent mortality in the poultry industry. "Upon immediate testing, our farms and our entire broiler flocks yielded negative results for bird flu.

Philippines warns against killing of migratory birds amid avian flu outbreak

MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines on Sunday warned citizens not to kill or poach migratory birds that usually fly in from China, the possible source of a virus that triggered the Southeast Asian nation's first outbreak of avian flu, to avoid worsening the situation. Migratory birds or smuggled ducks from China may have brought in the virus, Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol has said. "The culling, poisoning or chasing of migratory birds is strongly discouraged as they have proven ineffective and counterproductive," she added. Sick or dead wild birds should immediately be reported to the Department of Agriculture to allow checks for the virus, Lim said, urging breeders in areas frequented by migratory birds to guard their flocks against contact with them. Roy Cimatu, the secretary of environment and natural resources, said his department would step up surveillance against efforts to smuggle wild birds by sea and air.

Palace calls for calm, vigilance amid bird flu

MANILA, Philippines - Malacañang appealed yesterday to the people to exercise vigilance but remain calm following the outbreak of bird flu in San Luis, Pampanga. "The Department of Health (DOH) assures our people that avian flu is transferred via respiratory routes. Abella said the DOH is assisting the DA for bird flu investigation and containment activities, which include flu vaccinations and protective equipment for poultry handlers and responders. Ubial advised the public to see a doctor if they have flu symptoms that last longer than three days or if they feel very weak. The website shows that 859 cases of bird flu in humans have been recorded in 16 countries, including Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.


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