Over 500 pigs dead as new ASF outbreak reported in Negros Occidental

Over 500 pigs have died in San Enrique town due to a resurgence of African swine fever (ASF), marking a troubling return of the disease three years after it decimated thousands of swine in Negros Occidental, Philippines. Local officials, including Mayor Jilson Tubillara, have confirmed the outbreak, raising concerns about the potential economic impact on local farmers and the broader pork industry. This situation underscores the ongoing threat of ASF and the need for vigilant disease management and control measures to prevent further spread and economic damage.