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  2. (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.

    ASF fears drive pork prices lower, DA says

    Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. says ASF fears are driving hog raisers to sell early, increasing pork supply and pushing farmgate prices lower.

    Mico Virata·

  9. (FILES) The African swine fever is a highly contagious viral disease that affects pigs, with a high mortality rate.

    DA assures no expired ASF vaccines will be used

    ‘The 10,000 [doses] are within the 600,000 [doses]. That’s the first to arrive. The 10,000 are also new. We can assure you that the ones we will buy and use…

    Vivienne Angeles·

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    ASF-affected Abra gets DA help

    The samples collected were transported to the Regional Animal Diseases Diagnostic Laboratory in Baguio City

    Vivienne Angeles·

  18. (FILES) The African swine fever is a highly contagious viral disease that affects pigs, with a high mortality rate.

    DA, FDA meet on ASF, AI vaccines

    ‘One of the things discussed was how to harmonize the procedures and the approval processes to make sure that the criteria used by the Bureau of Animal…

    Vivienne Angeles·