ASF strikes hogs at Benguet mine town near Baguio border

More than 70 pigs in Itogon, Benguet, have tested positive for African swine fever, leading local officials to initiate culling operations and restrict the movement of hogs and pork products to prevent the spread. This outbreak near Baguio City highlights the ongoing challenge of managing ASF in swine populations, which could have significant economic repercussions for local farmers and the regional meat supply. The swift actions by authorities are crucial to contain the disease and protect the broader hog farming industry.