Daily Tribune
(FILE PHOTO) A meat vendor chops a pork belly upon order on 18 August, 2024. The spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the Philippines has led to panic among hog raisers, prompting some to sell infected pigs to traders, further worsening the situation. The Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) has intercepted several trucks carrying pigs from ASF-hit areas, and the Department of Agriculture (DA) suspects that these traders are a major source of the virus's spread. The government is set to start vaccinating pigs soon to control the outbreak, though concerns remain about the limited availability and effectiveness of vaccines. If the situation deteriorates, the government may consider importing pigs to address potential shortages.
YUMMIE DINGDING
Hindi nakakita ng anumang paglabag ang Department of Agriculture sa kanilang ipinatupad na maximum suggested retail price sa karne ng baboy sa mga pamilihan.
Ayon kay Undersecretary for Livestock na si Constante Palabrica, karamihan sa mga nagtitinda ng karneng baboy ay sumusunod sa kanilang ipinatupad na MSRP.
Dagdag pa nito, posibleng tuluyang bababa ang presyo ng karne ng baboy sa mga parating na buwan sa dahilan na kaunti na lang ang bilang ng kaso ng African swine fever (ASF) kaya mas dadami na ang suplay ng karne ng baboy.
