April 08, 2021 THE Department of Agriculture (DA) has urged hog raisers to report African swine fever (ASF)-infected hogs to prevent the further spread of the disease that is affecting the country’s hog industry. In a press release, Agriculture Secretary William Dar said the DA through the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (DA-PCIC) is increasing its indemnity for hogs culled due to ASF. “Through the PCIC insurance program, we are doubling the indemnification payout for every pig that contracts ASF from P5,000 to P10,000. With the increased indemnity, hog raisers are encouraged to report affected pigs, thus controlling the ASF from spreading,” the DA chief said.