ASF not a threat to human health, says DOH-Region 7

The DOH-7 issued the health advisory after the Cebu Provincial Veterinary Office confirmed the presence of ASF in the samples taken from slaughtered hogs in Carcar City, south Cebu.

“ASF is commonly introduced into a herd after feeding contaminated pork products. The virus then spreads between pigs by direct contact with an infected pig or ingestion of contaminated materials such as food waste, feed or garbage,” the health agency said.Hand washing when coming from a market, cleaning of shoes or tires of vehicles used in the pig farm are among the biosecurity measures that can be done to prevent the disease from spreading.

The DOH-7 assured that it will work closely with the provincial government of Cebu in the campaign against ASF.

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