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ASF Occidental Mindoro

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  5. 3 Cebu barangays declared ASF hotspots

    3 Cebu barangays declared ASF hotspots

    ‘We have deployed the PNP to prevent the exit of live hogs there or entry of new hogs, as containment is now top priority.’

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  7. Mindoro tightens ASF defenses

    Mindoro tightens ASF defenses

    DA-MIMAROPA said it continues to coordinate with provincial and San Jose authorities to monitor and validate the situation and ensure the implementation of…

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  9. (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.

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  10. AVAC live vaccines against African swine fever may now be commercially available following approval from the Bureau of Animal Industry, a significant move in advancing recovery and repopulation efforts in the local hog industry. The vaccine, PROVAC, developed by South Korea, serves as an additional option for local hog raisers starting 2027.

    First ASF vaccine commercial sale cleared

    BAI approves the commercial sale of AVAC ASF LIVE, the Philippines’ first ASF vaccine for fattening pigs, as the government works to rebuild the hog industry.

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