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THE Bureau of Animal Industry on Tuesday clarified that there has been no official reports or confirmed laboratory results about bird flu in Tarlac as reported by the media.Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said the Department of Agriculture was closely monitoring reports from the province, citing updates from the ground that certain areas have started restricting the transport of live and dressed chicken from Tarlac.
“We’re still waiting for the confirmatory results of the tests on alleged AI infection on Tarlac poultry,” he said. The BAI, through its Animal Diagnosis and Reference Laboratory , is the sole authority responsible for detecting and confirming positive cases of bird flu using standard testing protocols.
Emphasizing its commitment to the health and safety of the poultry industry, the BAI urged the public and media to rely on verified information and official statements from the agency. In the event of any confirmed bird flu cases, the BAI assured the public that it will promptly inform them and take necessary measures to contain and address the situation.
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