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African swine fever (ASF)

Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on African swine fever (ASF).

  1. (FILE PHOTO) 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.

    DA, swine producers tighten grip on pork MSRP

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) and key players in the swine industry have pledged to strengthen enforcement of government-imposed price ceilings on pork…

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  4. (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.

    Record-high meat imports loom

    The Philippines sees a surge in meat imports, surpassing 1.3 million metric tons from January to November. Learn how the country is relying on international…

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  5. CdO lifts ban on live hogs, pork products

    CdO lifts ban on live hogs, pork products

    Executive Order No. 464-2024, ‘an order providing the updated guidelines now allow the entry of live hogs, pork, pork products and other pork containing…

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    ASF vaccines effective — BAI

    ‘With regards to our ASF vaccination, our monitored release of vaccines is ongoing. There are preliminary results that show that the vaccine shows good…

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    Batangas ASF vax rollout extended

    Under the government-controlled vaccination, hogs must first be healthy and negative from the ASF before receiving the vaccine

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  12. ASF-positive hogs intercepted at QC

    ASF-positive hogs intercepted at QC

    ‘We urge legitimate traders to ensure that all their transport documents are valid and compliant with regulations.’

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