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Vietnam ships first commercial African swine fever vaccine order to Philippines
Vietnam's AVAC has exported its first commercial batch of African swine fever vaccine to the Philippines following regulatory approval. The Philippine Department of Agriculture is expected to issue usage guidelines this week, enabling broader market distribution.
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AVAC Vietnam has completed its maiden commercial export shipment of African swine fever vaccine to the Philippines, marking a significant expansion into the regional animal health market. General Director Nguyen Van Diep confirmed the milestone follows the Philippine government's clearance for unrestricted circulation of the vaccine.
The shipment represents the culmination of regulatory approval processes in Manila, which has positioned Vietnamese vaccine manufacturers to supply the Southeast Asian livestock sector. The Philippine Department of Agriculture is anticipated to release detailed usage guidelines within the coming week, facilitating rapid distribution through the country's agricultural supply chain.
African swine fever has devastated hog populations across Asia in recent years, creating substantial demand for effective preventive solutions. Vietnam's emergence as a vaccine exporter reflects both the country's advancement in veterinary pharmaceutical manufacturing and growing regional confidence in domestically produced animal health products.
The commercial shipment signals AVAC's readiness to scale production and fulfil orders from multiple regional markets as approvals materialize. Industry analysts expect the Philippine market entry to open pathways for additional Southeast Asian countries currently managing ASF outbreaks among their swine herds.