THE Department of Agriculture is aiming for the country to be free of African swine fever (ASF) by year-end, with a vaccine rollout seen this quarter.
THE Department of Agriculture is aiming for the country to be free of African swine fever by year-end, with a vaccine rollout seen this quarter.Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said in a post-State of the Nation press conference on Tuesday that bidding for the vaccine was being finalized and expected to be ready by August.
After a consultation with the US Department of Agriculture, Tiu Laurel said that records showed the imported goats likely contracted the disease in the Philippines.'It appears that the disease is endemic here in the Philippines. However, it is not widespread and can be treated with available medicines,' he said.The agri chief added they were still validating the assessment, but tests of goats from other areas turned out negative.
Aiming For Zero ASF By End Of 2024
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