- African Swine Fever harms pigs, making them very sick.
- It affects farmers in the Philippines.
- The government is introducing new tools to help.
- These tools help find and manage the disease.
- A new vaccine from Vietnam is being used.
- Many farmers are worried about this vaccine.
Difficult words
- vaccine — A substance that helps prevent disease.
- farmers — People who grow crops or raise animals.
- disease — An illness that affects health.
- manage — To control or handle something.
- sick — Not healthy; feeling ill.
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Discussion questions
- How do you feel about vaccines for animals?
- Why do you think farmers are worried about the vaccine?
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