The Philippines is eyeing China and Vietnam as export markets for chicken after a new bird flu strain reportedly affected these two countries’ poultry industry.
“We can tap China and Vietnam as possible markets for our exportable chicken since they cannot rely on their own production anymore," Agriculture Assistant Secretary Salvador Salacup said Thursday during the opening of the Food and Drinks Asia 2011 event at the World Trade Center.
Salacup noted the Philippines is now 93 percent sufficient in poultry production.
The Department of Health (DOH) is monitoring a new strain or bird flu or avian influenza, GMA News TV’s “State of the Nation" newscast reported Wednesday. — PE/VS,
