Tag: African swine fever
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Cordillera’s DA Encourages Pig Farmers to Participate in ASF Vaccine Trials
In Baguio City, the Department of Agriculture in the Cordillera Administrative Region (DA-CAR) is calling on local hog farmers to join the trial phase of a vaccine aimed at combating African swine fever (ASF). Dr. Kevin Luna, who leads the regulatory efforts at the DA-CAR’s Livestock Division, announced that the Bureau of Animal Industry has…
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Negros Oriental Expands Christmas Ham and Pork Product Options
In a move to enhance holiday festivities, Negros Oriental has broadened the range of Christmas hams and pork by-products available to its residents. The Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) in the province announced that suppliers can now deliver these festive foods to the region, provided they adhere to specific regulations and obtain a certificate of…
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Solsona, Ilocos Norte Enforces Strict Pork Product Ban to Combat African Swine Fever
In a decisive move to protect its recovering livestock sector, the Solsona municipal government in Ilocos Norte has imposed a stringent ban on pork products entering from other regions. This measure, effective immediately, aims to prevent the reintroduction of African Swine Fever (ASF), which devastated the area four years ago. The decision was made following…
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Ilocos Region’s 25 Areas Remain in ASF Red Zone, Restrictions Continue
In the Ilocos Region, 25 areas are still designated as red zones due to the ongoing threat of African Swine Fever (ASF). This classification continues to enforce strict restrictions on the movement of live pigs, pork, pork products, and swine genetic materials in and out of these zones. The Department of Agriculture Ilocos regional office…
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Negros Oriental Enhances ASF Prevention with Biosafety Officers
In a proactive move to curb the spread of African swine fever (ASF), Negros Oriental has stationed barangay biosafety officers (BBOs) in 22 of its municipalities and cities. Jaymar Vilos, a spokesperson for the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO), revealed that each local government unit (LGU) has assigned three BBOs to keep a close watch on…
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