Judging from the steady trickle of stories like this one, the Philippines isn't procrastinating. Via the Sun.Star Pampanga: Minalin poultry trade ready vs bird flu . Excerpt: Dr. Analeah Venturina, municipal health officer, said the municipal plans are in place, especially during the [time] of the migratory birds' season. Venturina said aside from Candaba, this town is also visited by migratory birds. "Our plans are in place, we have orders here prohibiting the hunting and shooting of wild birds," she said. Concerns over Minalin's preparedness came after reports that the AI virus infects mostly poultry animals like chicken and ducks. Minalin is credited as the "Egg Basket" of Central Luzon, and supplies most of the egg requirements of Metro Manila and other provinces. The town's poultry industry plays host to a million egg...
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