TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – The Provincial Veterinary Office (PVET) is keeping an eye on possible spread of avian influenza or bird flu among ducks in this province.
Dr. Myka Ponce, PVET veterinarian, recently conducted blood and swab samples on ducks in Santa Teresita, Gonzaga, Santa Ana, Buguey, Aparri, Camalaniugan, Enrile, and Peñablanca to ensure that they are safe from bird flu.
The surveillance is conducted twice a year by PVET especially in coastal areas that are often visited by migratory birds that are possible carriers of bird flu.The PVET is awaiting the results of the collected blood and swab samples and assured that they will continue surveillance in Claveria, Sanchez Mira, and Ballesteros.
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