DA warns public vs. bird flu vaccines sold online

THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) on Friday warned the public against avian influenza (AI) or bird flu vaccines being sold online.

Bill strengthening Animal Welfare Act starts rolling in Senate

THE SENATE Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform on Wednesday began discussions on Senate Bill (SB) 2458, which seeks to address animal welfare issues, including overpopulation, rabies incidence, and insufficient animal welfare programs, amending for the purpose Republic Act (RA) 8485 or the Animal Welfare Act.

Cebu pork supply steady despite ASF

CEBU CITY – The supply of pork and pork-related products in Cebu City’s markets is stable despite the presence of the African swine fever (ASF) virus in at least a dozen localities in the province.