2 Negros towns, city now ASF-free
BACOLOD CITY, Philippines – Three areas in Negros Occidental are now classified as pink zones or free from African swine fever (ASF), according to the provincial veterinary office.
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BACOLOD CITY, Philippines – Three areas in Negros Occidental are now classified as pink zones or free from African swine fever (ASF), according to the provincial veterinary office.
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