MANILA, Philippines — Efforts to stop the African swine fever (ASF) from spreading across the country seem to be falling short as the disease has affected hogs in the Bicol region. The first ASF case in the region was recorded six months after an outbreak was reported in Rizal, the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported yesterday. Domingo in Bombon, Camarines Sur following laboratory tests conducted by the Bureau of Animal Industry, the agency said. “The death of two pigs in the village was reported to the DA regional office on Feb. 10. The samples were sent to the Animal Disease Diagnostic Reference Laboratory in Quezon City,” the DA said.

Source: Philippine Star February 21, 2020 16:00 UTC