ASF cases confirmed in Negros Oriental, Bacolod
African swine fever has spread to Negros Oriental and Bacolod City in the Philippines, prompting local authorities to implement strict quarantine measures. While thousands of hog deaths have been reported across the region, officials clarify that not all mortalities are confirmed to be caused by the virus.
Why it matters
The outbreak threatens the local agricultural economy and food security in the Negros Island Region, necessitating urgent government intervention to contain the disease.
BACOLOD CITY, Philippines - African swine fever (ASF) has spread further in Negros Island Region, with confirmed cases now recorded in Negros Oriental and the highly urbanized city of Bacolod.
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