By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga

The Negros Occidental Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) has recently issued certificates of compliance to 36 poultry farms in the province.

In a radio interview, PVO head Dr. Renante Decena said the 36 poultry farms were previously the same establishments which were subjected to complaints from residents as they were blamed for causing an infestation of flies, which placed the health of the locals at risk.

According to Decena, they were implementing their biosecurity program through the Provincial Fly Control Team.

The team is responsible for inspecting the local poultry farms which was conducted last August and September.

After the poultry farms complied with the program and effectively stopped the fly infestation, they were immediately given the certification.

Those who fail, meanwhile, are repeatedly visited by the PVO team until they finally comply with the program and control the infestation.

Following the success of the program, Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz said the conflict between local residents, resorts and cafe owners against the poultry farmers is now resolved./DGB, WDJ