Bird flu-hit Philippines poultry farms in 49 villages get P3.6-M aid

Published Apr 7, 2022

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The Department of Agriculture in the Philippines has distributed PHP3.6 million to poultry farms affected by the avian influenza virus, compensating for culled animals. The compensation was PHP100 per duck or native chicken, and PHP15 per quail. An initial PHP25 million has been allocated from the quick response fund for the indemnification program. Despite 70 cases of bird flu reported in the country, 67 have been resolved. Backyard farmers have been advised to maintain biosafety measures to prevent the spread of the virus. There is currently no concern about the supply of chicken meat and eggs, as no infection in 43-day old broiler chickens has been detected.

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MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) has distributed a total of PHP3.6 million to indemnify poultry farms affected by the avian influenza virus or bird flu in the country, the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) said Thursday. In a virtual briefing, DA spokesperson Assistant Secretary Noel Reyes said the PHP3,608,630 indemnification serves as compensation in exchange for culled animals, particularly ducks, quails, and native chickens in 49 barangays in five regions in the country. The indemnification particularly corresponds to PHP100 per duck or native chicken, and PHP15 per quail culled. BAI Director Reildrin Morales said the DA has allotted an initial amount of PHP25 million from their quick response fund for the indemnification program. To date, 70 cases of bird flu have been reported in 10 regions in the country, yet 67 of these have already been resolved. Morales reminded backyard farmers to maintain biosafety measures since the virus is suspected to have been spread by ...

Source: Pna