DA stresses urgency of commercializing ASF vaccines

THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday emphasized the need for the approval of the AVAC live vaccines for commercial distribution before the year ends, following the rising number of areas affected by the African swine fever (ASF).

DA extends rollout of AVAC live vaccines vs. ASF in Batangas

THE GOVERNMENT-controlled vaccination against African swine fever (ASF) in Batangas using 10,000 doses of emergency-procured AVAC live vaccines has been extended to October, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Monday.

DA assures higher indemnification for ASF-affected hog raisers

AGRICULTURE SECRETARY Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Monday assured higher indemnification to African swine fever (ASF)-affected hog raisers in the country amid the resurgence of cases in eight Batangas areas.

ASF vax available soon in PH – DA

DEPARTMENT OF Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said recently the country would soon have access to vaccines against African swine fever (ASF).

ASF vax suppliers told: Secure FDA approval

THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday urged foreign suppliers of African swine fever (ASF) vaccines to secure an approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as there are government processes they need to follow.

Cebu extends ban on Negros pigs, pork products

CEBU CITY – Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has extended the ban on live hogs and pork products from Negros Island until April 20 as Cebu province continues to battle the African swine fever (ASF) virus in 12 localities, including this capital city.

Cebu bans live pigs from Negros

CEBU CITY – The provincial government of Cebu has banned the entry of live hogs, sows or adult female pigs, piglets, boar semen, pork, and pork products from Negros Island after authorities have detected the African swine fever (ASF) virus in Carcar City.

More hog raisers report losses due to ASF

MORE HOG raisers reported losses due to the African swine fever (ASF) in Zamboanga City as the local government continues to battle the spread of the virus which is fatal to pigs.

Safe to eat pork despite ASF scare

THE OFFICE of the City Veterinarian has assured the public that it is safe to consume pork products or meat even if Zamboanga has declared an outbreak of the African swine fever which is deadly to pigs.

400 pigs culled due to ASF

ZAMBOANGA CITY - The outbreak of the African swine fever here has affected at least 130 hog raisers as the local government battle the spread of the virus which is deadly to pigs.

Zambo forms panel for animal disease prevention

THE LOCAL government has formed a multi-agency committee to prevent and control the entry of transboundary animal diseases which can affect local economy and public health.

ASF breaks out in Zambo

THE OUTBREAK of African swine fever has forced the local government to ban the transport or entry of live hogs and pork products, including its by-products from several villages affected by the disease which is deadly to pigs.

Zambo barangays report pig mortalities

THE LOCAL government has started investigating the mysterious deaths of pigs in at least three barangays for fear that the deadly African swine fever (ASF) has reached Zamboanga.

Longganisa, chorizo, kompiskado sa Dipolog

DIPOLOG CITY - Kompiskado sa Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) pinaagi sa Veterinary Quarantine Services IX sa Department of Agriculture, ang 50 ka kilo nga processed meat nga longganisa ug choriso gikan sa dakbayan sa Sugbo.

Zambo steps up ASF campaign, launches training

ZAMBOANGA CITY has stepped up its security and campaign against the African Swine Fever to prevent the entry of the deadly hog disease.

Malaybalay worries over African swine fever

MALAYBALAY CITY – The African swine fever has reached other provinces in northern Mindanao and threatening the pig industry.

Mayor orders strict monitoring of meat prices

MAYOR BENG Climaco has ordered a strict monitoring of meat prices in Zamboanga City to ensure the protection of consumers from inadequate supply and unreasonable price increase.

Cebu intensifies anti-ASF measures

CEBU – The province of Cebu remains free from the African Swine Fever (ASF) and continues to stay vigilant even before the Department of Agriculture (DA) heightened the alert against the virus.

Zamboanga tightens control in entry of hogs, fowls

THE CITY government of Zamboanga has expanded its tight control on the entry of animals and processed meats here in an effort to prevent local contamination or exposure to viruses and diseases.

Cebu has oversupply of pork

CEBU PROVINCE has an oversupply of pork now, but there is a growing demand for the meat because hog raisers in Luzon were affected by the African swine fever or ASF.