ANTHRAX, HUMAN, BOVINE - PHILIPPINES (04): (CAGAYAN)

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Date: 19 Mar 2010
Source: Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation
http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/248542/anthrax-vaccination-animals>


Anthrax vaccination for animals
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A massive vaccination of animals against anthrax disease is underway
in Cagayan province, following a report last month that residents
fell ill from eating a carabao stricken with the deadly disease.

Dr. Arnulfo Perez, Chief of the Animal Division of the Cagayan
Veterinary Office, told the Manila Bulletin Friday [19 Mar 2010] that
his office has been conducting vaccination of cattle, carabao, and
goats against anthrax disease. "We had already vaccinated with
anti-anthrax [vaccine] the animals from Lasam and Enrile towns,"
Perez said, referring to the towns where animals had earlier tested
positive for anthrax disease.

[Byline: Freddie G. Lazaro]

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[There are clearly benefits when President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
orders the Department of Health (DOH) to assist local government
units (LGUs); see the last posting 20100304.0714. - Mod.MHJ]

[The interactive HealthMap/ProMED map for the Philippines is available at:
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[see also:
Anthrax, human, bovine - Philippines (03): (CG) 20100304.0714
Anthrax, human, bovine - Philippines (02): (CG) 20100302.0688
Anthrax, human, bovine - Philippines: (CG) 20100301.0676
2009
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Anthrax, human, livestock - Philippines: (Luzon) 20091205.4149]
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