The United Kingdom Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) extended the restrictions on the movement of sheep and cattle after more animals tested positive for the deadly bluetongue virus (BTV). The BBC reported that Defra added Essex to the restricted zone, which already included Norfolk and Suffolk.
The United Kingdom Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs extended the restrictions on the movement of sheep and cattle after more animals tested positive for the deadly bluetongue virus . The BBC reported that Defra added Essex to the restricted zone, which already included Norfolk and Suffolk. The agency said 27 animals on 10 premises had been infected and that it advised keepers of livestock including cattle, sheep and goats to remain vigilant.
The latest BTV outbreak and the continuing threat of bird flu and African swine fever, depict the challenges confronting food-importing countries like the Philippines to ensure the safety of the agricultural products that they purchase from other nations. The emergence of a new variant of avian influenza, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, presents new challenges for scientists and public health.
The Department of Agriculture projected that the first Cefa in Angat, Bulacan will be operational by the first quarter of 2025. Cefas in other parts of the country will also be opened by next year. The government has set aside a budget for this and the private sector has even offered to host the facilities, which will reduce project cost.
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