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The severely hit hog industry in Iloilo province by African swine fever (ASF) in previous months is starting to bounce back, with some commercial and backyard farms already resuming swine-raising projects, according to the Provincial Veterinarian’s Office (PVO).
PVO head, Dr. Darel Tabuada, said the hog-raising sufficiency level is rising to 71.6% after it dropped to its lowest at 36.37% at the height of the ASF infection. The swine inventory as of July 10 reached 106,420 heads.
He added that they are also processing the documents for 14 municipalities for the sentinelling, targeting 836 farmer-beneficiaries. He said once local governments comply with the required documents, they will release the budget for the sentinelling.
The farmers are spread in San Miguel, Barotac Viejo, New Lucena, Sta. Barbara, Mina, Dingle, Concepcion, Batad, Banate, Oton, Janiauy, Leganes,Zarraga, and Lambunao towns.
Each farmer will receive two piglets. The province has allocated over PHP10 million for the project.
July 10, 2024/ Philippine News Agency/ Philippines.
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