US EditionTaiwan reports its first case of African swine fever and culls scores of pigs
Taiwan culls 195 pigs and enforces a five-day nationwide ban on pig transport and slaughter after 117 deaths at a Taichung farm, suspected linked to illegal pork imports.
- Taiwan reported its first cases of African swine fever on Wednesday and culled at least 195 pigs from the affected farm, according to the Ministry of Agriculture.
- Authorities banned the movement and slaughter of pigs across the island for five days, starting at noon on Wednesday, as stated by TVBS News.
- A control zone with a radius of 3 kilometers was established around the affected farm to contain the potential spread, the Ministry confirmed.
- Agriculture Minister Chen Junne-jih noted that African swine fever is fatal to swine but does not affect humans.
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AlKhaleej TodayTaiwan culls pigs after first African swine fever case detected on island
TAIPEI, Oct 23 — Taiwan has culled dozens of pigs after detecting its first cases of African swine fever, with the agriculture ministry saying today no other infections have been detected elsewhere on the island.The illness — which does not affect humans — is highly contagious and fatal for pigs, and an outbreak is potentially devastating for the pork industry, experts say.“No abnormalities have been observed elsewhere so far,” Deputy Agricultur…
The Taiwanese government announced the country's first case of African swine fever yesterday, ordering the culling of more than 195 pigs and a five-day nationwide ban on pig movement or slaughter to prevent an outbreak.
Premier announces measures to counter suspected ASF outbreak
Taipei, Oct. 22 (CNA) Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) on Wednesday announced a series of new measures, including enhanced border inspections and the release of frozen pork onto the market, in response to a suspected outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in Taichung.
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