Security check: Traffic passing by an animal checkpoint in suburban San Mateo township in Rizal province, east of Manila, to help prevent the spread of African Swine Fever. — AP
MANILA: The Philippines wants operators who raise pigs in their backyards, which account for 65% of the nation’s hog output, to be more vigilant in monitoring for African swine fever after dozens of the animals were found dead in cities in Manila.
The carcasses of about 40 pigs were in a river in Marikina City and six were in a creek in Quezon City, according to a report by ABS-CBN News. It would take two weeks until the government gets confirmation if the highly contagious viral disease caused the deaths.
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