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NMIS-7 ensures meat in CV still safe for consumption amidst ASF infection

 

NMIS-Regional Technical Operation Center 7 Regional Technical Director II Dr. Alvin A. Leal (right) assuring the public that that the meat in Central Visayas is safe to consume amid the African Swine Flu (ASF) scare. Leal was speaking during the Kapihan sa PIA on June 14, 2023. (PIA-7 Cebu)

CEBU CITY, Cebu, July 6 (PIA) -- The National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) in Region 7 and the Department of Agriculture (DA) have assured the public that the meat in Central Visayas is safe to consume amid the African Swine Flu (ASF) scare.

NMIS Regional Technical Operation Center 7 Regional Technical Director II Dr. Alvin Leal disclosed during the Kapihan sa PIA interview on July 4 that the NMIS-7 has been working closely with other government agencies and the local government units (LGUs) to ensure that the meat in the region is free from ASF.

Leal revealed that the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) has earlier confirmed that in Region 7, the provinces of Cebu and Negros Oriental have ASF animal infections while Bohol and Siquijor remain to be ASF-free.

In view of this, NMIS-7 seeks to stop the spread of the infection by implementing mitigating measures such as requiring the presentation of animal certification prior to slaughtering, and that it has to be certified as ASF-Free by government veterinarians.

Slaughterhouse operators have also been instructed to disinfect their premises before and after their operations.

Unauthorized personnel are also prohibited from entering these premises.

The NMIS-7 conducts daily inspection on slaughterhouses in the region.

Leal explained that meat inspections are done in two segments, starting with the antemortem inspection which provides a report if the animal prior to slaughter has no symptoms of diseases, followed by the postmortem inspection for possible changes and lesions that indicate unsuitability of the meat.

The NMIS-7 official urged the public to be vigilant in ensuring the meat they buy is free from infection.

“Consumers must look for the meat inspection certification and carcass branding in groceries even in supermarkets to ensure that the meat is safe for consumption,” Leal added.

He also thanked the meat operators and the LGUs in the region for their support in the efforts of NMIS-7 in eradicating ASF for good. (MYP/PIA-7 Cebu)

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