Cebu bans hogs from NIR due to ASF
Cebu province has implemented a 45-day ban on the entry of hogs and pork products from the Negros Island Region to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever. The move follows similar restrictions by Bohol and aims to protect the local P12-billion hog industry.
Why it matters
African Swine Fever poses a significant threat to food security and the agricultural economy, necessitating strict biosecurity measures to prevent regional outbreaks.
Manila Bulletin - Cebu bans hogs from NIR due to ASF
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