Pig carcass found in New Taipei infected with African swine fever

A pig carcass found in New Taipei two days ago has been confirmed as carrying the first case of African swine fever (ASF) reported on Taiwan proper, although nearby pig farms have been cleared of the disease, the Council of Agriculture (COA) said Tuesday.

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