22/10/2026
🚨 I INDUSTRY ALERT: The #2 Threat to PH Swine is Evolving.
Following African Swine Fever (ASF), PRRS is ranked as the most prioritized disease in the Philippines. But the challenge just got more complex: Lineage 1 PRRSV— an aggressive and dominant strain in the US and Asia—has been officially confirmed in the Philippines.
During the 30th Pinoy Pork Challenge 2026, Dr. Patrick Hoffmann (Elanco USA) shared that this virus’s ability to evolve and shed rapidly makes it a "management and diagnostic dilemma".
🔬 Elevate your diagnostics: Standard tests aren't enough for Lineage 1. We must move to ORF5 testing for lineage classification and Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) to understand if we are facing wild-type viruses or recombination strains.
🛡️ Audit your Biosecurity: With aerosol transmission confirmed up to 9.1 km (5.6 mi), your proximity to other farms is a top-two risk factor.
Don't wait for a breakdown. "Know the pathogen beyond its name" to protect your farm's bottom line.
PM-PH-26-0129