9 guides on biosecurity for Philippine pig farmers.
BAI's bulletin as of 9 October 2026 lists 226 barangays with active ASF in 24 provinces, down from the 24 September peak of 293 in 31. The fall is almost all Mindanao and the Visayas clearing. Luzon barely moved, and the weight shifted from Cagayan Valley into Central Luzon, Ilocos and Bicol. Here is the province table nobody else prints, and the 60-day plan if yours is on it.
Oct 17, 2026
A working biosecurity kit for a five-pig pen costs ₱1,200 to ₱2,500. The better build runs ₱5,000 to ₱11,000. Here is exactly what to buy, what the disinfectant labels actually mean, and why the footbath everyone photographs is the least useful thing at the gate.
Oct 3, 2026
Treating a sick pig costs 5-10x more than preventing the disease. Biosecurity does not require expensive equipment, it requires discipline. Here is a prevention-first approach for Philippine conditions.
Sep 23, 2026
Western Visayas printed ₱152.75/kg in June 2026, down ₱31.56 since March and the worst fall of any region. The easy story blames the ASF detections and the border bans. The monthly rows say more than half the drop was already done before the first sample came back positive, and the province that actually had the outbreak went up. By October the bans were coming down, and BAI listed no active case anywhere in Region VI.
Sep 14, 2026
The ASF vaccine exists, it works reasonably well in fatteners, and since September 2026 it is cleared for commercial sale. Here is what that clearance covers, why your sows and boar are still left out, the vet prescription and vaccination card BAI's draft rules ask for, and why nobody can tell you the price per dose yet.
Aug 9, 2026
African Swine Fever reshaped Philippine pig farming permanently. Here's how to build biosecurity systems that protect your herd without breaking the bank.
May 9, 2026
When disease hits your piggery, the first 24 hours determine whether you lose a few pigs or the whole herd. Here is the step-by-step response guide every Filipino farmer needs.
May 2, 2026
You sent the money. The pigs are there. Now how do you make sure this still works six months from now, from 4,000 kilometers away? Here is what you can actually control, and what you cannot.
Apr 19, 2026
One sick pig can wipe your whole batch. This guide covers the diseases killing most Philippine pigs, with a symptom reference table, step-by-step isolation protocol, vaccination schedule, first aid supplies, parasite management, common medication errors, and what your vet needs to know when you call.
Mar 21, 2026
