Philippines to Bolster Carabao Disease Control Amid Rising Carabeef Demand
The Philippine House of Representatives Special Committee on Food Security signaled its intent to prepare a bill protecting the carabao (water buffalo) herd from diseases amid growing carabeef consumption. Experts testified on zoonotic disease risks and mitigation measures.
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