Philippines Received New African Swine Fever Vaccine Shipment
AVAC Vietnam delivered 100,000 doses to support swine health efforts in the Philippines.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Veterinary Medicine
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AVAC Vietnam completed the latest phase of a 300,000-dose commercial order by shipping 100,000 African swine fever vaccine doses on October 10. The Philippines has approved the vaccine for unrestricted commercial use, though current regulations limit its administration to fattening pigs.
Why it matters
The authorization follows internal evaluations demonstrating a high safety profile, marking a significant step in the regional effort to control swine fever. Philippine authorities are now working to refine the rollout and management of these protective measures for local herds.
The October 10 shipment accounts for 100,000 of the 300,000 total doses ordered. This follows the 500,000 doses already administered to pigs in the Philippines as of May 2026.
The players
AVAC Vietnam
A pharmaceutical manufacturer specializing in veterinary vaccines and animal health solutions.
Philippine Department of Agriculture
The national agency responsible for regulating animal health standards and issuing agricultural usage guidelines.
The details
The vaccine is administered via injection, requiring strict adherence to specific dosage, age, and handling procedures to ensure efficacy. While the Philippine government has approved the vaccine for unrestricted commercial use, application remains restricted to pigs currently in the fattening stage.
Timeline
500,000 doses were administered to pigs in the Philippines by May 2026.
AVAC Vietnam shipped 100,000 vaccine doses on October 10, 2026.
The Philippine Department of Agriculture will issue updated usage guidelines the week of October 19, 2026.
Philippine partners will visit Vietnam in November 2026 to observe vaccination models.
The Home Front
This shipment marks the practical execution of the Philippine government's commercial vaccine authorization framework. The move follows a established trend of using regulated vaccination models to manage herd health and disease prevalence in the regional swine industry.
If you manage livestock, monitor upcoming guidance from the Philippine Department of Agriculture for specific updates on vaccine eligibility and application procedures. Ensure all administration strictly follows the provided technical requirements regarding dosage and pig age.
The takeaway
The arrival of these doses represents a critical expansion of available veterinary resources for producers in the Philippines. Stakeholders should await the official release of usage guidelines the week of October 19, 2026, to ensure full regulatory compliance before administering any treatments.
What happens next
The Philippine Department of Agriculture is scheduled to release official usage guidelines during the week of October 19, 2026. Additionally, Philippine partners are slated to conduct a site visit in Vietnam in November 2026 to study vaccination implementation models.
Further reading
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