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Outbreak of worms due to delayed reaction

A commission formed between Panama and the United States in order to eradication of livestock hinge (COPEG) has taken the necessary measures against the parasite, President Laurentino Cortizo reported this Friday.

These measures include increased fly spraying to control the situation.

The ruler recognized that the situation at screw worm it was given because there was no attention timely moment of outbreak.

However, he emphasized that a number of measures have been activated through COPEG, since Panama has become a barrier against the spread of this parasite to other countries and the USA.

More than 15 million sterile flies dispersed this week from Panama Oesta, Coclé, Azuero to Veraguas.

In addition, 590 searches and visits to producers were carried out in the identified areas, as part of the action of the Ministry of Agriculture (MIDA) and COPEG to control and eradicate cattle rust.

On the other hand, the president clarified that this has not been done yet decision regarding the exploitation of the mine in Cerro Quema.

He pointed out that the Ministries of Environmental Protection and Trade and Industry have made a clear statement on this issue, pointing out that there is no State Government decision on this.

The Ministry of Environmental Protection warned that the project holder must maintain constant archaeological monitoring as a follow-up measure, as well as intensive prospecting and presentation of the Archaeological Management Plan.
In addition, the project must protect, preserve and enrich the gallery forest and/or easement of the water body of the Quema River and various surrounding and neighboring streams, as well as comply with the forest law.

Regarding the drought, the president explained that appropriate measures are being taken, talked to the producers so that they prepare with adequate troughs, sow corn and sugar cane.

Source: Panama America

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