Three barangays in Carcar City, Cebu had cases of African swine fever (ASF), prompting authorities to place these areas under a state of calamity.
Authorities in Carcar City check a vehicle delivering hogs amid efforts to curb African swine fever . Courtesy: Carcar City Police/GMA Regional TV Balitang Bisdak/Unang Balita
The Carcar Veterinary Office said 600 pigs needed to be culled in the affected areas, according to a report by Darlene Cay on Unang Balita on Tuesday, based on information gathered by GMA Regional TV Balitang Bisdak.Meanwhile, the sale of pork meat at the Carcar Public Market has been slow.
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