Oriental Mindoro Tightens Border Biosecurity After ASF Hits Neighboring Province

Oriental Mindoro province is stepping up its border biosecurity measures after the first African Swine Fever (ASF) case was confirmed in neighboring Occidental Mindoro last week. The provincial government is implementing measures to restrict the entry of pork and pork products into the province. Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer Vinscent B. Gahol, Acting Provincial Veterinarian Dr. Alfredo Manglicmot, and Provincial Administrator Atty. Earl Ligorio R. Turano have expressed concerns about the potential spread of ASF and are working with relevant authorities to implement preventive actions. ASF is a highly contagious and fatal disease for pigs, posing a significant threat to the Philippines' livestock industry, particularly its pork sector. Previous outbreaks in the country have resulted in substantial economic losses. The proactive measures taken by Oriental Mindoro are crucial in preventing further transmission of ASF and mitigating its impact on the local economy. Strict enforcement of quarantine protocols and public awareness campaigns will be essential moving forward. Source: Inquirer NewsInfo