Negros Occidental LGUs intensify biosecurity measures to ward off ASF

In Negros Occidental, local government units are stepping up their biosecurity measures to combat the threat of African Swine Fever (ASF), a devastating disease that could wipe out the region's multi-million peso hog farming industry. The intensified efforts include rigorous border checks, temporary bans on hog movements, and the formation of specialized task forces to monitor and control the spread of the virus. This proactive approach is crucial not just for the economic well-being of local farmers but also for preventing the disease from spreading to other parts of the country, which could have widespread ramifications on the national livestock industry.