“They have likewise established advance command posts in San Nicolas, Pampanga and San Isidro Nueva Ecija with capacity to response 24/7,” he added. “We reiterate that Bird Flu is transferred via respiratory route. Some 9,000 quails and 200 fowls were reported to have died this week in Jaen and San Isidro, respectively. Luis’ son Jayjay said their poultry farm produces about 74,000 eggs a day, estimated to cost P200,000. The government, to compensate affected poultry farm owners, will pay P80 for each culled chicken.

Source: Manila Times August 19, 2017 16:18 UTC