Solon raises alarm over ASF vaccines for alleged mutation risks

Solon raises alarm over ASF vaccines for alleged mutation risks

MANILA, Philippines — Citing veterinary experts, a lawmaker on Wednesday expressed grave concern about the purported risks in the usage of African Swine Fever (ASF) vaccines developed by AVAC Vietnam (AVAC). During the House quinta committee’s hearing, Iloilo 4th District Rep. Ferjenel Biron said 47,000 of the 500,000 imported vaccines have already been used to inoculate growers, while the rest are still with the importer, according to the lates…