RAMON, ISABELA–Eight pigs that possibly died of African swine fever (ASF), were dumped in an irrigation canal in a subdivision here, authorities said. Cayetano Absalon, a resident of the village of Bugallon Proper, on Sunday (Aug. 30) found the dead pigs in the open waterway in front of the subdivision. Villagers said the dumping of the dead pigs was “irresponsible,” sparking fears that it would contaminate the water in the irrigation channel. Local veterinarians said they would investigate the case and file charges against those behind the improper disposal of the dead pigs. Dora Dancel, another villager, said more dead pigs were dumped in a river here at the onset of the latest ASF outbreak in the first week of July.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 31, 2020 11:37 UTC