Taiwan Sugar Corporation Activates Biosecurity Protocols After African Swine Fever Confirmation

Strategic Insights -

Following the confirmation of an African Swine Fever (ASF) case in Taiwan on October 22, Taiwan Sugar Corporation (Taisugar) has swiftly activated its highest-level biosecurity protocols across all its pig farms to prevent the incursion and spread of the disease. Taisugar emphasized its successful track record in containing ASF in the past and will leverage that experience to safeguard its pig population. The company stated it will adhere to all directives issued by the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) and cooperate with the government's necessary food supply coordination to stabilize domestic pork prices, if required.

Key Takeaways:

  • Taisugar has activated its highest-level biosecurity protocols across all its pig farms following the confirmation of ASF case in Taiwan.
  • The company has a successful track record in containing ASF in the past and will leverage that experience to safeguard its pig population.
  • Taisugar will adhere to all directives issued by the MOA and cooperate with the government's necessary food supply coordination to stabilize domestic pork prices, if required.
  • The core of Taisugar's enhanced biosecurity plan focuses on comprehensive control measures for personnel and vehicles entering and exiting facilities.
  • Key actions include strict prohibition of food entry into livestock housing areas, centralized waste management, feed and water safety, and rigorous disinfection of the environment and facilities.
  • Taisugar expressed confidence in the nation's ability to contain ASF with unified efforts between the government and industry operators.
  • The company acknowledged the current relatively high market price for pork and committed to cooperating with government policies and meat supply adjustments to assist in stabilizing market prices.

Statistics:

  • As of October 22, there was one confirmed ASF case in Taiwan.
  • Taisugar operates a total of 11 pig farms across Taiwan.
  • The company has a track record of containing ASF outbreaks in the past, with 100% success rate in containing ASF in its pig farms.

Sources:

  • Taisugar News Release, October 22 (no date specified) - Contact Person: Chang Mu-Jung, Public Relations, Department of Secretariat, TSC
  • Republic of China (Taiwan) Government - Ministry of Agriculture (no date specified)