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Philippines to set up bio-security measures against FMD

10/03/2011

The absence of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and bird flu in the Philippines should be used a leverage for strong exports of meat and meat products, Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala said on 9 March, 2011.

Mr Alcaca said it was necessary, however, to carry out strict bio-security measures to ensure the country stay free from these diseases.

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