By
Liezle Basa Inigo
CAGAYAN – The acting
provincial veterinarian here confirmed that the African swine fever (ASF) has
been detected in 21 barangays in the province.
According to
Dr. Noli T. Buen, the number of affected barangays has increased from the
previous 18 barangays.
Buen said
blood samples taken by the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) showed that blood
samples from pigs in these barangays belonging to eight towns showed ASF
infection.\
Among the
affected barangays were Calantac, Agani in Alcala; La Suerte, Bayabat, Monte
Alegre and Centro in Amulung; Liwan Sur and Lanna in Enrile; Baculud, Iguig;
Warat, Piat; Parog-Parog, Palao, Maguirig, Iraga, Cadaanan in Solana;
Dagupan, Malalinta, Palca, Bugnay in Tuao; Sta. Clara and Flourishing in
Gonzaga, Cagayan.
There were
already 1,236 pigs that have been culled from these eight towns to scuttle the
spread of the virus causing ASF.
Around 303
hog raisers have been provided financial assistance by the provincial
government.
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