Taiwan Reports Suspected African Swine Fever in Taichung, First on Main Island

The government has paused pig transport nationwide to contain any potential spread.

Overview

Taiwan’s Ministry of Agriculture announced that a pig found dead in Taichung yielded a positive reaction for African swine fever in initial testing.
Local media report this would be the first suspected ASF case detected on Taiwan’s main island.
Authorities instituted a nationwide five-day ban on pig transport starting October 22 to reduce the risk of transmission.
Officials also ordered market cleanings and stepped-up inspections as vigilance is heightened.
The finding comes as ASF spreads in parts of Asia, and formal confirmation and fuller details are still pending.