Philippine hog raisers and producers of processed pork items aren’t the only ones suffering. The price uptick is likely to continue unless the government can do more to contain the spread of ASF. The government has been implementing quarantine protocols, animal checkpoints and other measures for containing the ASF virus, which does not affect humans. Information campaigns are needed even in areas that remain free of ASF, to prevent the virus from entering the communities, and to ensure timely and correct responses in case signs of ASF are detected. This is important particularly for backyard hog raisers, which are among the worst hit in the ASF-affected areas.

Source: Philippine Star November 11, 2019 16:02 UTC