Hog deaths in Negros Occidental 'under control' amid ASF outbreak
Negros Occidental officials report that an African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak is currently under control despite hog deaths in 14 localities. The governor emphasized that mortality rates remain low and urged continued adherence to border protocols.
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Effective management of livestock diseases is critical for food security and the economic stability of local agricultural sectors.
BACOLOD CITY - Some 14 localities in Negros Occidental have recorded hog deaths, with nine confirming positive cases of African Swine Fever (ASF) as of Monday, Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson said on Tuesday.
A total of 2,185 pigs have died across the 14 affected localities due to various swine diseases, Lacson noted.
However, the governor emphasized that the losses represent only 3.53 percent of the 61,854 hog population in those areas.
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Given these figures, Lacson described the overall mortality rate as low.
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