Hogs in 3 Occidental Mindoro towns negative for ASF — DA | Inquirer

Hogs in 3 Occidental Mindoro towns negative for ASF — DA

By: - Reporter /
/ 10:25 PM February 02, 2024

MANILA, Philippines — The blood samples of pigs in three Occidental Mindoro towns tested negative for an indication that there are no more active cases in these areas where outbreaks for the virus were declared, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Friday.

DA said the blood samples of pigs from the towns of San Jose, Santa Cruz, and Rizal tested negative for ASF.

Article continues after this advertisement

In January, an ASF outbreak was declared in these areas.

FEATURED STORIES

“Following the negative results, the municipalities have taken a proactive step by applying for the RAS-ASF ( Recognition of Active Surveillance on ASF) from BAI,” the DA said in a statement.

Aside from assurances that there are no active ASF cases in these areas, the RAS-ASF also serves as a prerequisite for allowing the entry and exit of pigs in Occidental Mindoro. (Melanie Tamayo, intern)

Article continues after this advertisement

 

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

By providing an email address. I agree to the and acknowledge that I have read the .

lifestyle
cebudailynews
globalnation
usa
entertainment
TAGS: ASF, DA, Mindoro, pigs

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the and acknowledge that I have read the .

© Copyright 1997-2024 | All Rights Reserved

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies.