African Swine Flu outbreak in Cebu

By Bella Cariaso

Mar 08, 2023 3:50 pm

THE Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) on Wednesday confirmed an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Cebu after 58 out of 149 blood samples tested from Carcar, Cebu resulted positive for ASF.

According to BAI, the samples were tested using Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (rtPCR).

Photo taken early 2022 shows one of at least 10 biosecure facilities being constructed by the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 2. The facilities target to revive the region’s swine industry affected by the African swine fever. CONTRIBUTED 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

New court TROS worry Comelec

Marcos signs law to boost PH natural gas industry

Communists no longer able to disrupt polls, Army says

'Angkas still safest motorcycle taxi in the country, its CEO says

Some OVP programs halted amid budget cut

PH, Japan agree to boost security cooperation

Full implementation of UHC Law sought