Philippines: Surge in meat imports amidst ASF outbreaks

The sentinelling program in the region began on October 4.

The African swine fever situation is expected to improve in the second half of 2025.

The Department of Agriculture procured 600,000 ASF vaccines to limit the spread of the virus.

Two new outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) have been reported in domestic pig herds in southern Groß-Gerau. Containment measures are in place.

The hog-raising sufficiency level is rising after it dropped to its lowest at the height of the ASF infection.

In March of this year, the Philippine authorities recognized the equivalence of health inspection systems, specifically for Brazilian beef, pork, and poultry exports.

The government’s sentineling program encourages farmers to return to swine production following African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks.

This program ensures access and affordability to essential commodities while balancing the interests of consumers and local producers.

The program aims to address the hog supply following the effects of African swine fever in the region.

The organization will work to increase the number of pigs to meet the demand for pork in the local market.

PHP10 million has been allocated to assist 5,000 affected hog raisers across the province.