At least two field trials of vaccines against the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) are set to be completed by the end of the first quarter.
“Iyong nagfi-field trial ay galing Hungary at Germany at ini-expect nating matatapos ng first quarter,” DA spokesperson Arnel de Mesa said in an interview on Tuesday.
The DA did not disclose the vaccine companies from the two countries as the field trial is underway.
He said once trials are completed, the results will be presented to the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) through the Veterinary Quarantine Station.
De Mesa noted that the BAI would eventually secure an endorsement from the Food and Drug Administration.
De Mesa, however, assured that avian flu remains under control in the country with stringent measures in place.
To date, there are no positive HPAI cases reported from the period January 4 to 24, according to the BAI.
The previous single HPAI case was last logged in Pandi, Bulacan on January 3, affecting ducks. (PNA)