Thhe provincial government and the private sector have joined forces to keep Bohol province free from African Swine Fever (ASF), a highly contagious and deadly viral disease that affects swine.
The partnership was forged during a meeting between government officials and private sector representatives last week at the provincial capitol.
As part of the efforts to prevent the spread of ASF, authorities will conduct regular inspections of businesses selling pork and pork products to ensure that they have proper clearances and that the products come from ASF-free sources.
Sellers found to be selling pork and pork products without proper clearances or sourced from areas infected with ASF will face penalties.
The move comes as neighboring provinces have reported ASF outbreaks, prompting concerns about the potential impact on Bohol’s P6-billion-peso hog industry, which is largely composed of backyard raisers.
ASF is a highly contagious disease that can persist in carcasses or processed pork products, making it essential to restrict the movement of virus vectors to prevent its spread.
The partnership aims to protect the livelihoods of hog raisers in Bohol and prevent the economic losses that would result from an ASF outbreak.
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