As QC clears 5 barangays of ASF, another case eyed

Barangay Commonwealth could be cleared of African swine fever by October 18, QC Mayor Joy Belmonte says

ASF-CLEARED. Barangay Pasong Tamo is one of the five barangays cleared of African swine fever. Meanwhile, two other barangays have yet to complete culling of pigs within their area. Photo by Darren Langit/Rappler

MANILA, Philippines – Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte said on Friday, October 18, the city government was in the process of culling 164 pigs in Barangay Commonwealth after the area tested positive for African swine fever (ASF).

As of posting, 5 barangays in the city have been cleared of the viral disease: Pasong Tamo, Tandang Sora, Roxas, Tatalon, and Bagong Silangan.

However, Belmonte said that pig deaths had also been discovered in Barangay Matandang Balara. The mayor clarified that ASF infection in the area was not yet confirmed. The Bureau of Animal Industry has yet to release the results from the blood samples submitted by the city government.

In the meantime, Barangay Payatas and Barangay Commonwealth have yet to be declared ASF-free. According to Belmonte, Barangay Commonwealth could be cleared by Friday, October 18, because culling started the day before and the city veterinarian's office could cull up to 500 pigs a day.

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