Q-Fever disease na tumatama sa mga kambing, naitala na sa Pilipinas ayon sa BAI;
DA Sec. Tiu Laurel Jr., bumuo na ng special fact-finding committee na mag-iimbestiga sa pagpasok ng naturang sakit
DA Sec. Tiu Laurel Jr., bumuo na ng special fact-finding committee na mag-iimbestiga sa pagpasok ng naturang sakit
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00:00Cue Fever Disease is the first case in the country signed by the Bureau of Animal Industry.
00:06According to the government, the case originated in the United States.
00:12Claisel Pardilla is in the news, live.
00:18Yes, Angelee, the Bureau of Animal Industry signed the first case of Cue Fever Disease here in the Philippines.
00:27This is the 19th sample of goats that were adopted by the government and private sector from the United States.
00:40Cue Fever Disease is a disease that affects goats, mules, and cows.
00:46It is zoonotic, Angelee, which means it is contagious to humans and can cause flu-like symptoms.
00:57It is zoonotic.
00:59Its bacteria is transmitted to humans and when humans touch it, it also replicates.
01:08It is transferred via ticks, urine, feces, and the birthing fluids of our goats.
01:18According to BAHI, 64 breeders were admitted to the Philippines.
01:26They were brought to a quarantine facility in Pampanga.
01:29They were diagnosed with Cue Fever Disease, but the animals were transported to the breeding farm of the government in Santa Cruz, Marinduque.
01:38On June 20, the final confirmatory test was released.
01:42The BAHI depopulated the land and transferred the goats and the animals that were exposed here.
01:52The BAHI continues surveillance and monitoring not only of the infected goats, but also of the people who touched the animals.
02:04There is no human case of Cue Fever Disease here in our country.
02:11Meanwhile, Angelique, the Special Fact-Finding Committee was formed by Agriculture Secretary Kiko Tula-Well, Jr.
02:17to investigate the possible contamination and irregularities in some officials and employees of the Bureau of Animal Industry related to the entry of the so-called disease.
02:27The committee led by Paz Benavidez II of Policy and Regulations,
02:32Ethos Karagang, OIC Inspectorate and Enforcement of the agency, and Attorney Willie Angsina, Director of DA Legal Services.
02:41The BAHI, Angelique, assured that the goats were safe to eat here because the spread of the disease was immediately stopped.
02:50Here is their statement.
02:53It is still safe. We just need to make sure that our food is cooked well.
02:59And the milk, especially now, the milk of the goats needs to be more on pasteurized.
03:07Angelique, all the goats that were cut are worth P10 million.
03:12This is for breeding or breeding of goats that can be used as aid for our Filipino farmers.
03:20Yes, Angelique.
03:21Yes, Clay. Did the BAHI do anything to the people who are possibly involved here?
03:31Yes, Angelique. According to the Department of Agriculture, the issue of preventive suspension was issued by Secretary Kiko Tula-Well, Jr.
03:39against the people who are possibly involved in the so-called issue.
03:45And the investigation is ongoing by the agency.
03:49Angelique?
03:50Okay. What is the protocol, Clay, regarding the importation? How did it happen that it was brought to Marinduque?
04:01Yes, Angelique. The protocol is that the goats should be brought only to the country of origin.
04:08It should be free of disease and should be able to present papers saying that it is safe to bring it to the country of origin.
04:16After it is brought here, it should be quarantined for 30 days.
04:20If it shows symptoms, it should be tested immediately.
04:25And the Department of Agriculture should investigate how it was brought to Marinduque.
04:37All of this should be confirmed and investigated by the Department of Agriculture.
04:44Angelique?
04:45Okay. Thank you, Clay.