DA sets checkpoints to control ASF spread

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THE Department of Agriculture (DA) will set up livestock checkpoints across Luzon following the African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks in Batangas.

BAI monitoring indicate that ASF has spread in all 17 regions and has affected 74 provinces.

The ASF outbreak had devastating effects on the country’s hog population, which dropped from 12.7 million in 2019 to about 9.9 million by the end of 2023.

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Author / Journalist: Ada Pelonia

Category: BusinessStartups

Markets: Philippines

Topics: Funds Virus Batangas Laurel Checkpoints Palabrica Affected Outbreak Vaccines Industry Spread

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Published On: 2024-08-11 @ 16:05:00 (19 hours ago)

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