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Continuing Surge in Pork Prices Amid ASF Concerns and Food Safety Issues: Implications for Consumers, Farmers, and Government Intervention Strategies

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Pork prices have continuously risen since January 2025, with retail prices in Metro Manila reaching ₱440/kg for local pork ham and ₱480/kg for local pork belly by late February due to African Swine  Fever (ASF)-related supply constraints. The situation is further complicated by recent food safety issues, including the seizure of ₱600 million worth of …

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Pork Prices on the Rise: What’s Driving the Increase and How does the Government Respond?

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Pork prices in the Philippines have risen sharply, impacting consumers and farmers. This article explores price trends, market outlook, and government initiatives, including DOST-PCAARRD projects, to stabilize supply and strengthen the swine industry. Source: Philippine Daily Tribune Rising Pork Prices The  Department of Agriculture (DA), through its price monitoring database Bantay Presyo, reported on January …

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Combating African Swine Fever (ASF): Market Trends and Outlook for the Hog Industry

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Examine the ongoing African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak’s effect on the hog industry, the resulting fluctuations in pork prices, and key DOST-PCAARRD efforts to improve disease control and support local producers. Image Source: Manila Bulletin African Swine Fever (ASF) Outbreak Update The  African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak emerged in Batangas in August (see article by …

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Q2 Hog Supply and Price Trends, and Effects of the Escalating ASF Outbreak

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 Explore the trends in hog production and prices during Q2, and find out the effects  of the ongoing ASF outbreak and the government initiatives aimed at stabilizing the Philippine swine industry. Image Source: Remate Online Hog Supply and Price Trends in Q2 On August 8, 2024, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) released its latest data …

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Challenges and Shifts in Philippines’ Livestock Industry: Production, Imports, Price Trends, and Q Fever Risk

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Explore the latest updates on the Philippines’ livestock industry: production shifts, increased meat imports, price trends, and the emerging Q fever risk affecting health and market dynamics. Image Source: Philippine Star Declining Local Production The Philippine Statistics Authority’s (PSA) latest data on the country’s livestock production reported a slight movement for the first quarters (Q1) …

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Livestock Output Optimism and Stable Retail Prices Amid Feed Shortages: Strategies, Challenges, and Vaccine Updates

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This article discusses the optimistic outlook for livestock output and stable retail prices despite feed shortages, highlighting strategies, challenges, and updates on the African Swine Fever vaccine rollout. Expected Livestock Output and Issue on Production of Feeds  On May 7, 2024, Agriculture Undersecretary Deogracias Victor B. Savellano expressed his optimism regarding an anticipated rise in …

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Pork Plight in the Philippines: ASF Impact, Import Surge, and Market Strain

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Discover recent updates in the Philippine pork industry, covering declining local supply due to African Swine Fever, rising imports, escalating prices, and government initiatives. Image Source: Philippine Star Decrease in Local Pork Supply On April 22, 2024, the National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) reported a 13.5% decrease in the frozen pork inventory in the Philippines, …

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Bird Flu Alert, Rabies Outbreak, and Swine Industry Initiatives

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Livestock and poultry face threats from bird flu and rabies outbreaks. Swine industry initiatives aim to counter African Swine Fever and El Niño effects, supporting farmers amid challenges. Image Source: Department of Agriculture (DA) Bird Flu Alert and El Niño Heatwave Effects in Poultry On March 31, 2024, two municipalities established task forces to prevent …

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Recent Measures in Livestock and Poultry Management: Bans, Price Controls, and Import Strategies

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Recent developments in Philippine swine and poultry management, covering poultry import bans, expanded sourcing of meat imports, and calls for pork price controls. Image Source: Department of Agriculture (DA) Ban on Poultry Imports from Sweden and Czech On March 21, 2024, the Department of Agriculture (DA) imposed temporary bans on poultry imports from Sweden and …

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Gene marker technology

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To increase sow productivity, the application of gene marker technology was developed by the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) and Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) in partnership with the Accredited Swine Breeders Association of the Philippines (ASBAP). Sixteen (16) gene marker protocols associated to high litter size, fast growth rate and meat qualities as well as …

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