Source: https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1112788
50 hogs culled as ASF spreads to another NoCot town
By Noel Punzalan August 19, 2020, 9:28 pm
MAKILALA, North Cotabato--A village official here confirmed Wednesday the inclusion of his area from the African swine fever (ASF) infestation amid the strict implementation of safety protocols.
Renante Baclay, chairman of Barangay Malungon, said some meat samples earlier brought to the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) in General Santos City from domestic hogs in his village tested positive of the ASF disease.
“The Office of the Provincial Veterinarian (OPVet) collected meat samples three weeks ago and some tested ASF positive," Baclay said.
Fifty domestic hogs from seven backyard swine raisers here were initially depopulated within the 50-meter radius. OPVet workers headed by Dr. Rufino Sorupia immediately convened residents and were assured to receive cash assistance from the Department of Agriculture (DA-12)...
50 hogs culled as ASF spreads to another NoCot town
By Noel Punzalan August 19, 2020, 9:28 pm
MAKILALA, North Cotabato--A village official here confirmed Wednesday the inclusion of his area from the African swine fever (ASF) infestation amid the strict implementation of safety protocols.
Renante Baclay, chairman of Barangay Malungon, said some meat samples earlier brought to the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) in General Santos City from domestic hogs in his village tested positive of the ASF disease.
“The Office of the Provincial Veterinarian (OPVet) collected meat samples three weeks ago and some tested ASF positive," Baclay said.
Fifty domestic hogs from seven backyard swine raisers here were initially depopulated within the 50-meter radius. OPVet workers headed by Dr. Rufino Sorupia immediately convened residents and were assured to receive cash assistance from the Department of Agriculture (DA-12)...
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