Gov't told to secure ASF vaccines ASAP

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The Philippine government must be quick on its feet to secure its supply of African swine fever (ASF) vaccines for the local hogs industry.

The Philippine government must be quick on its feet to secure its supply of African swine fever vaccines for the local hogs industry.

Lee made this appeal even as he noted that ASF continues to decimate the local hog population since its resurgence in 2018. Local agriculture product KPP Powers Commodities is currently conducting safety and efficacy trials using the AVAC ASF Live Vaccine developed by AVAC Vietnam Co. Ltd. in four farms in the country. The clinical trials, which are expected to be completed in April, is being done under the supervision of the Bureau of Animal Industry.

 

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