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flag Taiwan aids pig farmers hit by African swine fever outbreak with financial support and restrictions.

flag Taiwan’s Executive Yuan announced financial aid on October 30, 2025, for pig farmers and related businesses affected by an African swine fever outbreak in Taichung. flag A 15-day ban on pig slaughter, transport, and food waste feeding was imposed. flag Farmers receive NT$300 per pig for feed costs due to the waste ban and NT$810 per pig for feed during the slaughter halt, plus up to NT$18,000 for fuel. flag Meat sellers, markets, wholesalers, and slaughterhouses get compensation ranging from NT$15,000 to NT$200,000. flag NT$2,500 is paid per piglet death from stress, and NT$5,000 for reporting new cases. flag Financial support includes interest subsidies and loan deferrals for farmers. flag Gene test results are expected by October 31.

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