Taiwan on track to eradicate swine flu

Published 2023년 1월 9일

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Taiwan is set to become the first Asian nation to eradicate swine flu in pigs by 2024, as announced by the Chairman of the Council of Agriculture, Minister Chen Chi-chung. From 2023, pigs will no longer need to be vaccinated against swine flu, and all vaccination programs for breeding pigs will be suspended by July 2023, provided no outbreaks occur. Taiwan plans to seek recognition as a swine-flu free country from the World Organisation of Animal Health, a move expected to boost the export market for its pork products.
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According to a news report from Taiwan News, the Chairman of Taiwan’s Council of Agriculture (COA), Minister Chen Chi-chung recently announced that Taiwan is on track to being declared a swine flu-free nation. If it continues on this path, Taiwan will be declared swine-flu free by 2024. At that point, it will be the first Asian nation to do so. In a government-issued press release, Chen said that pigs bred for meat in Taiwan will no longer need to be vaccinated against swine flu. The suspension began January 1, 2023. According to the same release, the COA plans to suspend all vaccination programs for breeding pigs by July 2023 as well. Provided no ...
Source: Thepigsite

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