Western Visayas tightens ASF border controls

Western Visayas is tightening border restrictions to prevent African swine fever (ASF) from entering the region.

Monitoring has been increased at ports in Aklan and Negros Occidental, with disinfection requirements for hog vans and traders needing certificates of disinfection.

Negros Occidental has banned live pigs and pork products from Eastern Visayas due to confirmed cases of ASF in Leyte.

The province's PHP6-billion swine industry is under threat as it supplies live pigs to Luzon, Central Visayas, and Eastern Visayas.

Provincial governments have ordinances banning entry of pork and pork products from affected areas, with the public advised to report any suspicious pig mortalities.