8 guides on biosecurity for Philippine pig farmers.
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.
Sep 14, 2026
The ASF vaccine exists, it works reasonably well in fatteners, and you almost certainly cannot get it. Here is where the AVAC rollout actually stands as of 1 August 2026, the eligibility rule that shuts out most clean barangays, and the exact paperwork your municipal agriculture office will ask for if you do qualify.
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
