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Monday, September 2, 2024
ASF actively affects 32 provinces in Philippines
The number of provinces in the Philippines with active cases of African swine fever (ASF) increased to 32 while affected villages, or barangays, rose to 458, the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported.
Friday, August 30, 2024
Surge in pork imports linked to ASF and El Nino in the Philippines
The resurgence of African swine fever (ASF) in parts of the Philippines, combined with the effects of the El Nino phenomenon, has led to a nearly 10% increase in pork imports during the first half of 2024, Philippine Daily Inquirer reported ...
Friday, August 30, 2024
Chicken prices in Metro Manila, Philippines, surge amid ASF fears
The retail price of chicken has risen sharply in Metro Manila, Philippines, reaching up to PHP 240 (US$4.27) per kg, as demand increases due to concerns over African swine fever (ASF), according to the country's Department of Agriculture (D ...
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Pork vendors in the Philippines promise ASF-free pork ahead of holiday season
Vendors of "lechon" (roasted pork) in La Loma, Quezon city, Philippines, have assured customers that their pork products are free from African swine fever (ASF), Philippine News Agency reported.
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Cebu, Philippines assists swine farmers with livestock insurance amid ASF resurgence
The city government of Cebu, Philippines, has aided 79 swine farmers in securing livestock insurance amid the ongoing resurgence of African swine fever (ASF), an official confirmed, Philippine News Agency reported.
Monday, August 26, 2024
Four firms express interest in supplying ASF vaccines to the Philippines
At least four companies have shown interest in supplying the Philippines with vaccines to combat African swine fever (ASF), which has severely impacted the country's pork supply, said the Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA), Philipp ...
Friday, August 23, 2024
ASF spreads to 11 regions in the Philippines
The swine industry in the Philippines continues to grapple with African swine fever (ASF), with the country's Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) reporting the spread of the disease to 11 regions, 22 provinces, and 64 municipalities as of Augus ...
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Philippines' Agriculture Department addresses concerns over potential second wave of ASF
The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines has sought to ease concerns about a potential second wave of African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks, despite ongoing reports of ASF cases in various regions of the country, The Philippine S ...
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Iloilo, Philippines swine industry sees 70% recovery in ASF aftermath
The swine industry in Iloilo province, Philippines, is steadily recovering from the effects of African swine fever (ASF), with swine sufficiency levels now at 70%, The Manila Times reported.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Philippines' Department of Agriculture intercepts trucks suspected of transporting ASF-infected swine
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) has intercepted two trucks suspected of transporting swine infected with African swine fever (ASF) at the outskirts of Metro Manila, GMA News reported.
Monday, August 19, 2024
South Korea strengthens efforts to combat lumpy skin disease, ASF
South Korea's agriculture ministry announced that it has intensified disinfection and vaccination operations at local farms following recent reports of lumpy skin disease and African swine fever (ASF), The Korea Times reported.
Monday, August 19, 2024
Around 2,000 ASF vaccines set to be launched in Philippines on August 20
Around 2,000 donated African swine fever (ASF) vaccines were set to arrive in the Philippines on August 16 and will be rolled out on August 20, according to Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel.
Monday, August 19, 2024
Philippines' agriculture department calls for compliance to bio-security measures as ASF hit villages in La Union
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) is urging for strict compliance to bio-security measures after 17 of the 36 villages in the municipality of Balaoan in La Union province have confirmed cases of the African swine fever (ASF).
Friday, August 16, 2024
First ASF outbreak Hits Da Nang, Vietnam
At least five swine have died, and samples from the meat have tested positive for African swine fever (ASF) at farms in the Hoa Ninh and Hoa Phong communes of Da Nang's Hoa Vang district, Vietnam, Vietnam News reported.
Friday, August 16, 2024
EU criticises Italy's response to ASF, calls for urgent action
The European Union has expressed significant concerns over Italy's efforts to control the spread of African swine fever (ASF), labelling the country's current measures as inadequate, Swineweb reported.

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