Agri department teams up with FDA on animal vaccines

DA, FDA boost cooperation on animal vaccines after US concerns over overlap

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are strengthening their collaboration on regulating vaccines for bird flu and African swine fever (ASF).Both the DA and FDA recently met to discuss updates on the vaccines as part of the government’s ongoing drive to safeguard the swine and poultry sectors from animal diseases.During the meeting, both agencies expressed optimism that the commercial rollout of vaccines …

Agri department teams up with FDA on animal vaccines

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are collaborating on vaccine regulation and availability. They are focused on curbing the impact of various animal diseases that continue to affect the farm sector. In a statement on Friday, the DA said the two agencies will boost their inter-agency coordination

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is assisting the Department of Agriculture (DA) – Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) in its efforts to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever and Avian Influenza. Specifically, the preparation of vaccines to prevent the spread of the disease in animals. Among the areas that the FDA and DA are focusing on are the pork and poultry industries to ensure an adequate supply of meat in the country. The FDA is alre…