Local hog industry recovers gradually

Local hog industry recovers gradually

The local hog industry is recovering gradually from the onslaught of African swine fever more than two years ago. Dr. Alberto Venturina, Bataan chief veterinarian, said some former hog raisers are now back to business after recovering from financial losses due to ASF. “But our hog raisers now are able to export hogs to other […]

ASF still around; PVO adopts strict measures

Indemnification for ASF- affected hog raisers set

Reeling from the menace of African swine fever that devastated Bataan’s hog raising industry, the provincial government is ready to release P3.1 million for indemnification of 101 affected farmers. Dr. Alberto Venturina, chief of Bataan Veterinary Office, said the hog farmers from different municipalities will receive P3,000 per hog for those registered with the Registry […]