Private companies aid gov't vs spread of African swine fever in Davao Occidental

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RELATED STORY: Several private companies have pooled their resources to help the government stop the spread of the deadly African swine fever (ASF) virus, which has affected 8 barangays in Don Marcelino and 6 more in the capital town of Malita.

DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Several private companies have pooled their resources to help the government stop the, which has affected 8 barangays in Don Marcelino and 6 more in the capital town of Malita.

“After initial confusion, national government agencies, local governments, and the private sector jointly jumped into action and implemented a total ban on the transport of hogs and pork from the whole province,” Piñol said. “The government's effort to contain the spread of the African Swine Fever is expected to succeed as a total lockdown was declared by the provincial government and the Department of Agriculture ,” he said.

Bautista said barangay tanods were also asked to go around their villages and ask residents to turn over their stocks for culling.

 

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