ASF strikes hogs at Benguet mine town near Baguio border

BAGUIO CITY — Over 70 pigs have tested positive for African swine fever (ASF) at Barangay Tuding in the Benguet mining town of Itogon, prompting local authorities to begin “depopulation” operations and control the movement of live hogs and pork products along the borders.  Municipal Veterinarian Dr. Franklin P. Balanban said the culling covers hogs