Tag: African swine fever
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New Measures to Combat ASF and Enhance Vaccination Campaign
In a recent meeting with the Regional Development Council III, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. emphasized the need to bolster biosecurity measures and streamline livestock consolidation to address the threat of African swine fever (ASF). President Marcos highlighted the significance of livestock consolidation in improving biosecurity, noting that backyard farming practices make it challenging to…
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Northern Samar Escalates Efforts to Combat African Swine Fever in Hog Farms
In a determined effort to curb the spread of African swine fever (ASF), the Northern Samar provincial government has ramped up its initiatives following the confirmation of 14 cases across three towns. The provincial agriculture officer, Jose Luis Acompañado, announced that field surveillance has been initiated in areas reporting unusual hog deaths, aiming to contain…
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Northern Samar Escalates Efforts Against African Swine Fever in Hog Farms
In a determined effort to curb the spread of African swine fever (ASF), the Northern Samar provincial government has ramped up its preventive measures following the confirmation of 14 cases across three towns. The initiative includes intensified field surveillance in areas reporting unusual hog deaths, as stated by Provincial Agriculture Officer Jose Luis Acompañado during…
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Northern Samar Implements Strict Measures to Curb ASF Spread
In a decisive move to halt the spread of African swine fever (ASF), the Northern Samar provincial government has enacted stringent controls on the movement of live pigs and pork products across three towns. Governor Edwin Ongchuan signed Executive Order No. 25-02-01 on February 10, 2025, which imposes a month-long restriction in Las Navas, Catubig,…
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Department of Agriculture Targets High Pork Prices, Warns Vendors
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has issued a stern warning to vendors responsible for the soaring pork prices, which have reached between PHP450 and PHP480 per kilogram in local markets. This was highlighted by DA spokesperson Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa, who stated that the department would actively monitor and visit areas where these high…
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Dingras Town Gifts Nearly 20 Hectares to Agriculture Department, Receives Livestock Truck in Return
In a significant move to bolster agricultural development, the Dingras town government in Ilocos Norte has donated a 19.64-hectare plot to the Department of Agriculture (DA). This generous act was formalized on Monday, February 17, 2025, with the signing of a deed of donation, facilitated by Mayor Joefrey Saguid. In a reciprocal gesture, the DA…
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April Approval Sought for Commercial ASF Vaccines in Philippines
The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines is aiming to obtain approval for the commercial distribution of AVAC live vaccines against African swine fever (ASF) by April. This initiative follows the successful implementation of a government-controlled vaccination program that began in August 2024 in Lobo, Batangas, targeting healthy pigs. DA Assistant Secretary Arnel de…
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Department of Agriculture Provides PHP1.3 Million in Relief to ASF-Affected Farmers in Negros Oriental
In a significant move to support local agriculture, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has disbursed PHP1.334 million to hog farmers in Valencia, Negros Oriental, who suffered losses due to the African swine fever (ASF) outbreak last year. The funds were distributed to 54 farmers in the first round of payments, as confirmed by Jaymar Vilos,…
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Antique Province Maintains Ban on Live Hog Imports Despite Pink Status Upgrade
In Antique, the importation of live hogs remains prohibited even after the province was upgraded to a pink status, indicating a buffer zone, from its earlier red status which signified confirmed cases of African swine fever (ASF). Dr. Marco Rafael Ardamil, the chief of the Public Health Division at the Provincial Veterinary Office, explained that…
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Philippine Inflation Holds Steady at 2.9% in January Amid Rice Price Drop
In January, the Philippines experienced a consistent inflation rate of 2.9%, mirroring the figure from December 2024. This stability comes as rice prices fell, counteracting rises in other food categories. The Philippine Statistics Authority reported a significant deflation in rice prices at -2.3%, the lowest since June 2020, which contributed to maintaining the overall inflation…
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