Nueva Vizcaya under ASF state of calamity
By Ruben Damasco
"Provincial government remains committed to protecting livelihood of hog raisers and ensuring safety and stability of agricultural sector," Nueva Vizcaya Gov. Jose Gambito said state of calamity has been declared in province due to outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in nine towns.
Sangguniang Panlalawigan approved resolution of Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council led by Gambito, recommended declaration.
Gambito said provincial government can now utilize its calamity fund to assist farmers whose hogs were affected by swine disease.
Nueva Vizcaya provincial veterinary office said ASF cases were recorded in 42 barangays in Quezon, Bambang, Dupax del Norte, Bayombong, Bagabag, Kayapa, Kasibu, Diadi and Solano towns.
Provincial veterinarian Christopher Seraspi said 1,290 pigs in 133 farms were found positive for ASF.
At least 1,010 pigs were culled while 280 deaths were reported. Undetermined number of hogs have not been tested.
Seraspi said losses incurred by hog industry in the province due to ASF were estimated at P20 million.
Gambito recommended affected hog raisers receive P5,000 per head of culled hog.
In Isabela, provincial veterinary office said new ASF cases were recorded in Angadanan, Aurora, Alicia, Echague, Luna, Mallig, Quirino, San Isidro, Gamu, Ramon, Roxas, Burgos and Cabagan.
Setting up of checkpoints in each town has been ordered to monitor entry and exit of hogs and pork products.
New ASF cases were also detected in several barangays in Cagayan.
Hog deaths were recorded in Barangay Malalinta in Tuao town, Barangay Nangalisan in Solana and Barangay Roma in Enrile.
Members of surveillance team of Cagayan provincial veterinary office were dispatched to assist implementing biosecurity and control measures to prevent spread of swine diseases.
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