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Philippines confirms first ASF outbreak in Samar Island

This is the first confirmed African swine fever outbreak outside Leyte province.

30 March 2021
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The Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) confirmed that African swine fever (ASF) has spread to Lope de Vega, Northern Samar. This is the first confirmed outbreak outside Leyte province, prompting the agency to send teams to investigate how ASF reached one of the town’s backyard farms.

Authorities have identified over 200 pigs in Lope de Vega that will be subjected to depopulation to stop the spread of the virus. They are located within the 500-meter radius from the confirmed case.

This first ASF case in Samar Island occurred two months after the highly-contagious animal disease plagued Leyte province, with the first case detected in Abuyog town on January 14.

March 29, 2021/ Philippine News Agency/ Philippines.
https://www.pna.gov.ph/

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