Taiwan set to be first East Asian country to eliminate Classical Swine Fever

Published 2023년 1월 31일

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Taiwan is set to become the first Asian nation to eradicate Classical Swine Fever (CSF) by 2024, as announced by the chairman of the Taiwan Council of Agriculture, Minister Chen Chi-chung. The country has not reported any domestic CSF cases since 2016. This achievement will allow Taiwan to stop vaccinating pigs for CSF, leading to a reduction in farming costs and potentially increasing market access, as the nation may apply to the World Organization for Animal Health for recognition as a CSF-free country.
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The chairman of the Taiwan Council of Agriculture (COA), Minister Chen Chi-chung, announced that Taiwan is on track to be declared a Classical Swine Fever free nation by 2024 and become the first Asian nation to eradicate the disease. Pigs raised for meat in Taiwan no longer need to be vaccinated against CSF. The AOC also plans to suspend all vaccination programs for breeding pigs through July 2023. If successful, Taiwan may apply to the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) for international recognition as a CSF-free country. The recognition will open up more markets for Taiwan's pork products to be sold around the world. Chen confirmed that there have been no confirmed ...

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