Parts of Batangas now free from ASF

By Jordeene B. Lagare

Jun 22, 2021 1:24 am

BATANGAS became the first province to declare that some of its areas are free of the African swine fever (ASF), a bureau under of the Department of Agriculture reported on Monday.

In a statement, the Agricultural Training Institute-International Training Center for Pig Husbandry (ATI-ITCPH) said the municipalities of Rosario, Malvar, Taysan, San Jose, Nasugbu as well as Lipa City were declared ASF-free zones recently.

Pigs have been culled to curb the spread of the disease. AFP PHOTO

Already have an active account? Log in here to continue reading.
Or
Subscribe to the Premium Subscription plan to access this subscriber-exclusive article.

Related Articles

Galvin's clime

PH to achieve UMIC status in 2025

Global wine output to hit lowest level

China manufacturing expands in Nov

Breaking down life insurance

Prioritizing public transport

Inflation could rise to 3.0% in Nov – BSP