NMIS Accredits 19 Meat Plants in Cordillera Region
PHILIPPINES - The Philippine National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) is stepping up efforts in safeguarding meat, livestock and poultry industry in the region in its bid to protect the safety of the consuming...

More Spoiled Pig Meat Seized in Balintawak
PHILIPPINES - Authorities seized more than 200 kilos of spoiled "double dead" meat at the MC Market in Balintawak, Quezon City Monday.

Contaminated Pork Seized in Angeles City
PHILIPPINES - Some 70 kilos of pork meat believed contaminated with hog cholera disease were seized by personnel from the city veterinary office before it was sold to the public, authorities said.

'Double Dead' Pork Seized in Balintawak
PHILIPPINES - The National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) on Thursday seized a ton of "double dead" pork in a surprise inspection at a public market in Quezon City.

No Sign of Salmonella Outbreak in Hogs
PHILIPPINES - There is no salmonella outbreak in Region 8, announced Dr. Archie Lluz, Chief of Regional Animal Disease and Diagnostic Laboratory of the Department of Agriculture (DA) in the region.

DoH Issues Warning Against Salmonella-tainted Pork
THE PHILIPPINES - The Department of Health (DoH) in Eastern Visayas has warned people about pork infected with salmonella bacteria.

Pork Export Accreditation Plans Put on Hold
THE PHILIPPINES - The government has temporarily set aside its plans to tap Asian markets for its pork exports, pending findings of tests by an international team now in the country to study the Ebola...

Vet Sounds Warning Against Ebola Reston Virus
THE PHILIPPINES - The Office of the City Veterinarian in Zambo City recently warned the public against the so-called Ebola Reston strain virus among pigs.

Hog Checkpoints Set Up Amid Ebola Scare
THE PHILIPPINES - The National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) on Thursday said it has intensified its meat inspection efforts following the discovery of hogs in at least three piggery farms in Luzon tested...

Filipino Hogs Found Positive for Ebola Virus
THE PHILIPPINES - Hogs in four Philippine piggery farms have been found positive for Ebola Reston virus, the Department of Health (DoH) and Department of Agriculture (DA) reported yesterday.

NMIS Intensifies Campaign Against Unsafe Meat
THE PHILIPPINES - To make sure that consumers are eating safe meat, in the coming Christmas season in particular, the National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) has started to inspect public markets, slaughterhouses...