Philippines Accelerates African Swine Fever Vaccination to Revive Hog Industry
The Philippine government has administered nearly 500,000 doses of African Swine Fever (ASF) vaccine since 2024, aiming to revive the country's hog industry. However, active infections persist, necessitating intensified control measures.
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