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Naujan tightens African swine fever controls with live pig import ban
The municipal government of Naujan in Oriental Mindoro has enacted stricter measures to combat African swine fever, including a temporary prohibition on live pig imports. The restrictions aim to protect local livestock from the disease's spread.
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CALAPAN CITY — Naujan municipality in Oriental Mindoro has implemented comprehensive measures to prevent the introduction and transmission of African swine fever (ASF) within its jurisdiction, the local government's information office announced Thursday.
The preventive action includes a temporary ban on the importation of live pigs for all purposes, according to details contained in a Municipal Executive Order. The measure represents an escalation of the municipality's response to the persistent threat posed by the highly contagious animal disease.
The restrictions are designed to establish a protective barrier against ASF, which has affected swine operations across the region and beyond. By controlling the movement of live animals across municipal boundaries, officials aim to reduce the risk of disease introduction into local piggeries and backyard operations.
The order reflects growing concerns among livestock stakeholders in Oriental Mindoro regarding the economic and food security implications of ASF outbreaks. Local hog farmers depend on stringent biosecurity measures to maintain their operations and safeguard their herds from infection.
Authorities have urged livestock owners and traders to comply with the new requirements and report any suspected ASF cases to municipal veterinary offices immediately.