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The Central Visayas Department of Agriculture (DA 7) called for the tightening of border measures at all ports of entry in the transport of pork and pork products as the threat of African swine fever (ASF) looms in Central Visayas.
This, since the first confirmed case of African swine fever in the Visayas was detected in Eastern Visayas, particularly in Abuyog, Leyte.
“We have the cooperation of our partners in various government agencies, local government units (LGU) and all stakeholders in stricter border measures to be implemented in all ports in Region 7,” said Salvador Diputado, director of the DA 7.
In a notice dated January 19, 2021, the Deputy ordered the personnel of the LGUs and the Regional Veterinary Quarantine Services 7 deployed in the ports to strictly verify all the documents that accompany the transported pigs, including the pig and the products. pigs.
He said that as of his latest Eastern Visayas report, 1,168 pigs have been slaughtered in three municipalities, namely in Abuyog, La Paz and Javier.
They should also ensure that all livestock transport vehicles are properly disinfected and that disinfection certificates are presented at all ports, the DA 7 chief said.
Deputy said that livestock traders and handlers must comply with government regulations related to the transportation of livestock and be up to date with existing executive orders on the movement of pigs and swine that are enforced by local government units within the region.
Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia issued an indefinite ban on the entry of pork and other pork-related products into Cebu, especially from areas affected by African swine fever.
The province and the region remain free from African swine fever and are supplying pigs to Metro Manila, which was affected by African swine fever.
Deputy also requested a periodic update on the list of pig farmers and the inventory of pigs down to the barangay level that will be carried out by veterinarians hired by LGU and municipal agriculture officials.
DA 7 will also carry out massive information, education and communication activities, particularly in pig farmers, to avoid feeding pigs with waste or leftovers containing particularly pig products and to avoid the purchase of processed pork products from areas affected by African swine fever.
It should also include the implementation of biosecurity measures in all pig farms, whether backyard or commercial; adequate disinfection of livestock vehicles; and immediate notification of unexplained mortalities in pigs to the local veterinary office or municipal agricultural offices. (WORK / PR)
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