Philippine authorities said on October 18 that the African swine fever (ASF) virus has spread to two more provinces in the country (Photo: www.philstar.com) Hanoi (VNA) – Philippine authorities said on October 18 that the African swine fever (ASF) virus has spread to two more provinces in the country.
Infection cases were detected in some areas in Cavite province, south of the capital city of Manila, and in Nueva Ecija on Luzon island.
Cavite Governor Jonvic Remulla confirmed the cases in two villages which have been quarantined to contain the disease.
Meanwhile, Secretary of Agriculture William Dar also confirmed the infection cases in Nueva Ecija, but said they were "limited".
The disease, which can be spread via fomites and in uncooked pig products, is wreaking havoc on livestock industries in China and Southeast Asia. However, it does not affect humans.
The Philippines - the world's 10th biggest pork consumer - has further tightened its animal quarantine rules to protect its 5 billion USD hog industry, after declaring its first outbreak on September 9 and reporting several more cases since then.
The country has to date culled more than 30,000 pigs in ASF-hit areas./.
Infection cases were detected in some areas in Cavite province, south of the capital city of Manila, and in Nueva Ecija on Luzon island.
Cavite Governor Jonvic Remulla confirmed the cases in two villages which have been quarantined to contain the disease.
Meanwhile, Secretary of Agriculture William Dar also confirmed the infection cases in Nueva Ecija, but said they were "limited".
The disease, which can be spread via fomites and in uncooked pig products, is wreaking havoc on livestock industries in China and Southeast Asia. However, it does not affect humans.
The Philippines - the world's 10th biggest pork consumer - has further tightened its animal quarantine rules to protect its 5 billion USD hog industry, after declaring its first outbreak on September 9 and reporting several more cases since then.
The country has to date culled more than 30,000 pigs in ASF-hit areas./.
VNA
