March 01, 2021 THE Provincial Government of Negros Occidental is upbeat that private sector participation will further strengthen its bid to safeguard the province s P6-billion swine industry mainly by maintaining its status as African Swine Fever (ASF)-free, an official said.
Provincial Veterinarian Renante Decena, who spoke at the takeoff ceremony of ASF Information Caravan in the province at the Capitol grounds in Bacolod City Monday, March 1, said private sector initiatives in fight against the dreaded disease affecting swine are most welcomed.
Decena, who is also the co-chair of the Provincial ASF Task Force, said these efforts are commendable and laudable.