More LGUs in Negros boost ASF biosecurity

BACOLOD CITY—More local government units (LGUs) in Negros Occidental are strengthening biosecurity measures against African swine fever (ASF), rolling out stricter border inspections, pork entry restrictions and tighter monitoring to protect the province’s swine industry.

Bacolod, San Carlos, Binalbagan, Isabela and Moises Padilla have all adopted measures to prevent the entry and spread of the disease while safeguarding the livelihoods of backyard and commercial hog raisers.