Cebu has been ASF-free for the past three years until the detection of infected hogs in Carcar on March 1. /PDI
“This is not an environment that we have total control of. But now that the challenge is here. It is how we shall answer that challenge, whether we will be able to contain it or will it spread to the other towns and cities of the province,” Garcia said.
In a statement on Wednesday, the Bureau of Animal Industry said 58 out of 149 blood samples tested positive for the animal disease on March 1. The BAI reassured the public it is closely working with the provincial government of Cebu and all concerned agencies “to immediately control and prevent further spread of ASF.”
The BAI is likewise in coordination with the concerned local officials and authorities to implement protocols as well as technical and logistical support for the immediate containment of the infected area. It is encouraging all swine raisers to report any unusual pig deaths and sickness to their respective agriculture or veterinary offices, intensify the biosecurity measures and stop the use of swill or food scrap in feeding their hogs.
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