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Taiwan: 2024-2026 Avian flu in poultry
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Shiloh
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A chicken farm in Dacheng Township, Changhua County, was found to have chickens infected with H5N1 bird flu.
Release time: 2025/3/3 17:16 Update time: 2025/3/3 17:24
Anchan Songphut
The bird flu situation in Taiwan has been getting worse recently. A few days ago, a chicken farm in Changhua County was found to have chickens infected with H5N1 bird flu, so nearly 30,000 chickens were culled. Since last winter, Taiwan has culled 310,000 chickens.
Europe, the United States, Japan, and Korea are facing severe bird flu situations, while Taiwan is continuously finding bird flu. A few days ago, a chicken farm in Dacheng Township, Changhua County, was found to have chickens infected with bird flu, so 28,000 chickens were culled. Since September last year, 8 egg farms found infected with bird flu, culling 310,000 chickens The Animal and Plant Disease Inspection and Quarantine Bureau revealed that compared to neighboring countries in Europe and the United States, the bird flu situation in Taiwan is still considered under control...
A chicken farm in Dacheng Township, Changhua County, was found to have chickens infected with H5N1 bird flu.
Release time: 2025/3/3 17:16 Update time: 2025/3/3 17:24
Anchan Songphut
The bird flu situation in Taiwan has been getting worse recently. A few days ago, a chicken farm in Changhua County was found to have chickens infected with H5N1 bird flu, so nearly 30,000 chickens were culled. Since last winter, Taiwan has culled 310,000 chickens.
Europe, the United States, Japan, and Korea are facing severe bird flu situations, while Taiwan is continuously finding bird flu. A few days ago, a chicken farm in Dacheng Township, Changhua County, was found to have chickens infected with bird flu, so 28,000 chickens were culled. Since September last year, 8 egg farms found infected with bird flu, culling 310,000 chickens The Animal and Plant Disease Inspection and Quarantine Bureau revealed that compared to neighboring countries in Europe and the United States, the bird flu situation in Taiwan is still considered under control...
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://news.tvbs.com.tw/life/2961695
H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Outbreak in Changhua: 69,000 Quails Culled
Reporter Chen Qi / Photographer Chen Zhizhong
Published: 2025/08/15 17:20
Last Updated: 2025/08/15 17:20
On August 11th, the Changhua Animal Quarantine Station (CHS) received reports of unusual quail deaths at a quail farm in Fuxing Township, Changhua County. The Changhua Animal Quarantine Station (CHS) immediately dispatched personnel to implement movement control and sent samples to the Ministry of Agriculture's Veterinary Research Institute for testing. On August 13th, the farm was confirmed to be infected with the new H5N1 subtype of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus. On August 15th, HSPC personnel completed the culling, clearance, and disinfection of the quail farm, resulting in the culling of 69,177 quails...
H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Outbreak in Changhua: 69,000 Quails Culled
Reporter Chen Qi / Photographer Chen Zhizhong
Published: 2025/08/15 17:20
Last Updated: 2025/08/15 17:20
On August 11th, the Changhua Animal Quarantine Station (CHS) received reports of unusual quail deaths at a quail farm in Fuxing Township, Changhua County. The Changhua Animal Quarantine Station (CHS) immediately dispatched personnel to implement movement control and sent samples to the Ministry of Agriculture's Veterinary Research Institute for testing. On August 13th, the farm was confirmed to be infected with the new H5N1 subtype of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus. On August 15th, HSPC personnel completed the culling, clearance, and disinfection of the quail farm, resulting in the culling of 69,177 quails...
Pathfinder
Editor, Senior Moderator
Translation googleChanghua County Animal Quarantine Station
17h ·
A confirmed case of H5N1 high-altitude avian influenza has been reported at a quail farm in Lukang, Changhua. Operators are urged to implement all biosafety measures.
Issued by: FDA
Contact: Lin Nian-nong, Team Leader, ADAPI
Tel: 0223431436
Release Date: 2011-08-20
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency (APHI) announced today (20th) that the Veterinary Research Institute has notified that a quail farm in Lukang Township, Changhua County (actively reported) has been confirmed to have contracted highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1 subtype). Following standard operating procedures, the Changhua County Animal Health Inspection Agency has culled and destroyed 104,206 quails (birds aged February to December) and supervised the farm's cleaning and disinfection. Since January 2015, there have been 19 confirmed cases of avian influenza at poultry farms (16 terrestrial poultry farms and 3 goose farms).
The Agency for Animal Husbandry and Plant Disease Inspection and Quarantine stated that some livestock farms were damaged due to the impact of Typhoon Danas, Wipha, the heavy rain on July 28, and Typhoon Yangliu. County and city animal quarantine agencies' disinfection vehicles continue to carry out disinfection operations around livestock farms and public areas, actively assisting affected livestock farms to resume production. Operators are requested to continue to implement poultry farm biosafety operations. For correct operating methods, operators are requested to refer to the Agency for Animal Husbandry and Plant Disease Inspection and Quarantine's avian influenza information section ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJitVpC00qs ) or the poultry farm biosafety manual ( https://www.nvri.gov.tw/Module/PageContent/PageFile/3696.pdf ).
The Agency for Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine urges poultry farmers to pay attention to typhoon or heavy rain warnings at all times and make disaster preparations during the typhoon and heavy rain season. At the same time, they should implement biosafety management measures on poultry farms and independently observe the health status of poultry every day. If any abnormality is found, they should proactively report it. If they are found to have failed to proactively report it as required, they will be fined up to NT$1 million according to regulations, and no compensation will be given for the animals killed.
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Shiloh
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Over 13,000 chickens were culled at a Fangyuan egg-laying chicken farm in Changhua City due to an outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza.
Weekly King CTWANT | China Times Chen Shu'e
Friday, September 19, 2025, 8:47 PM
On the 16th, the Changhua County Government received a report of abnormal deaths of chickens at a laying hen farm in Fangyuan Township. On the 18th, it was confirmed that the chickens were infected with the new H5N1 subtype highly pathogenic avian influenza virus. The epidemic prevention personnel of the Animal Health and Prevention Center completed the culling, clearing and disinfection of the laying hen farm on the evening of the 19th, killing a total of 13,375 laying hens.
As autumn approaches, winter migratory birds are migrating across the country. Coastal farmland and wetlands are experiencing increased risk of avian influenza. On the 16th, the county government received a report of unusual chicken deaths at a laying hen farm in Fangyuan Township. The Animal Health and Welfare Bureau immediately dispatched personnel to implement movement control and send samples to the Ministry of Agriculture's Veterinary Research Institute for testing.
After testing, it was confirmed on the 18th that the chickens were infected with the new H5N1 subtype highly pathogenic avian influenza virus. The epidemic prevention personnel of the Animal Health and Prevention Institute completed the culling, clearing and disinfection of the laying hen farm on the evening of the 19th, killing a total of 13,375 laying hens...
Over 13,000 chickens were culled at a Fangyuan egg-laying chicken farm in Changhua City due to an outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza.
Weekly King CTWANT | China Times Chen Shu'e
Friday, September 19, 2025, 8:47 PM
On the 16th, the Changhua County Government received a report of abnormal deaths of chickens at a laying hen farm in Fangyuan Township. On the 18th, it was confirmed that the chickens were infected with the new H5N1 subtype highly pathogenic avian influenza virus. The epidemic prevention personnel of the Animal Health and Prevention Center completed the culling, clearing and disinfection of the laying hen farm on the evening of the 19th, killing a total of 13,375 laying hens.
As autumn approaches, winter migratory birds are migrating across the country. Coastal farmland and wetlands are experiencing increased risk of avian influenza. On the 16th, the county government received a report of unusual chicken deaths at a laying hen farm in Fangyuan Township. The Animal Health and Welfare Bureau immediately dispatched personnel to implement movement control and send samples to the Ministry of Agriculture's Veterinary Research Institute for testing.
After testing, it was confirmed on the 18th that the chickens were infected with the new H5N1 subtype highly pathogenic avian influenza virus. The epidemic prevention personnel of the Animal Health and Prevention Institute completed the culling, clearing and disinfection of the laying hen farm on the evening of the 19th, killing a total of 13,375 laying hens...
Commonground
Senior Moderator
Mon, Sep 22, 2025
Dead chickens in Changhua test positive for H5N1
Excerpt:
As it is the peak of seasonal bird migration in Taiwan, various winter visitors such as shorebirds, herons, whiskered terns or black-winged stilts continue to pop up in farms or wetlands in coastal areas, it added.
The first confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza this year was in South Korea on Sept. 12, the agency said.
Taiwan is an indispensable stopover site for many migratory birds heading south during winter and is along their migration route from South Korea, it said, adding that if the South Korean case was associated with wild bird migration, it might increase the risk of a bird flu epidemic in Taiwan.
The risk of new bird flu cases would remain high for two to four weeks, the agency said.
Poultry farmers in coastal areas should enhance the bird protection facilities around their farms, and bolster biosecurity measures such as disinfection and access control, it said.
The agency said it has also asked local animal disease control authorities to implement enhanced preventive measures.
Personnel training would be conducted and disease prevention resources would be arranged from this month to next month, it said, adding that they would continue to monitor the number of wild birds.
From next month to March next year, hotspots prone to bird flu would be identified and disinfected to prevent potential epidemics and minimize transmission risk, the agency said.
Farmers should observe their poultry’s health every day and report any abnormality to local authorities, it said.
Those who are found to have failed to report abnormal situations would be fined up to NT$1 million (US$33,091) and would not be reimbursed for the culling of their poultry, it added.
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2025/09/22/2003844217
Dead chickens in Changhua test positive for H5N1
Excerpt:
As it is the peak of seasonal bird migration in Taiwan, various winter visitors such as shorebirds, herons, whiskered terns or black-winged stilts continue to pop up in farms or wetlands in coastal areas, it added.
The first confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza this year was in South Korea on Sept. 12, the agency said.
Taiwan is an indispensable stopover site for many migratory birds heading south during winter and is along their migration route from South Korea, it said, adding that if the South Korean case was associated with wild bird migration, it might increase the risk of a bird flu epidemic in Taiwan.
The risk of new bird flu cases would remain high for two to four weeks, the agency said.
Poultry farmers in coastal areas should enhance the bird protection facilities around their farms, and bolster biosecurity measures such as disinfection and access control, it said.
The agency said it has also asked local animal disease control authorities to implement enhanced preventive measures.
Personnel training would be conducted and disease prevention resources would be arranged from this month to next month, it said, adding that they would continue to monitor the number of wild birds.
From next month to March next year, hotspots prone to bird flu would be identified and disinfected to prevent potential epidemics and minimize transmission risk, the agency said.
Farmers should observe their poultry’s health every day and report any abnormality to local authorities, it said.
Those who are found to have failed to report abnormal situations would be fined up to NT$1 million (US$33,091) and would not be reimbursed for the culling of their poultry, it added.
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2025/09/22/2003844217
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
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Pingtung poultry farm culled over 110,000 quails in 114 years after bird flu outbreak
The Central News Agency
Friday, October 17, 2025, 3:36 AM
Pingtung County , Pingtung County , 17th (CNA reporter Huang Yujing ) – A quail farm in Yanpu Township, Pingtung County, was confirmed on the 15th to be infected with the highly pathogenic H5N1 subtype of avian influenza virus, marking the first case in Pingtung County this year. The Animal and Plant Protection Agency (AFP) culled over 110,000 quails and initiated surveillance sampling and visits to neighboring poultry farms.
The Pingtung County Animal Quarantine Station issued a press release today stating that on the 13th, the station received a report from a quail farm in Yanpu Township that there were abnormal deaths of quails. The station immediately activated the epidemic prevention mechanism in accordance with standard operating procedures, sent personnel to the farm to conduct movement control, spray and disinfect the farm and surrounding areas, and collected samples for inspection by the Ministry of Agriculture's Veterinary Research Institute.
The Animal and Poultry Disease Prevention and Control Center pointed out that the institute confirmed on the 15th that the quails were infected with the H5N1 subtype highly pathogenic avian influenza virus. The next day, the institute went to the farm to carry out the killing operation, and killed 118,986 quails on site, including 3,550 breeding birds, 73,436 laying quails, and 42,000 non-laying quails. It also supervised the business operators again to complete the cleaning and disinfection of the farm, and conducted retrospective tracking of related farms to reduce the risk of epidemic transmission.
The Animal and Plant Health Center stated that this is the first case in Pingtung County this year. The center has simultaneously launched monitoring and sampling work at poultry farms within a radius of 1 km from the farm, and conducted visits and guidance at poultry farms within a radius of 3 km to check whether there are any suspicious cases in the poultry farms under its jurisdiction, in order to confirm the health status of poultry in the surrounding farms and whether there is any virus activity. The center will continue to strengthen the disinfection of the environment around poultry farms in high-risk poultry townships to control the spread of the epidemic.
Pingtung County Government Agriculture Director Zheng Yongyu stated that the avian influenza season is high from October to March each year. Poultry farmers are reminded to implement various biosafety measures, thoroughly disinfect personnel, vehicles, transportation vehicles, and other equipment entering and leaving the farm, maintain bird-proof fences, and monitor the health of poultry daily. If any unusual symptoms are observed, such as depression, loss of appetite, decreased egg production, or unusual mortality, they should be reported to the Animal Health Inspection Station immediately to facilitate control and prevent the spread of the epidemic. (Editor: Xie Yazhu) 1141017
Pingtung poultry farm culled over 110,000 quails in 114 years after bird flu outbreak
The Central News Agency
Friday, October 17, 2025, 3:36 AM
Pingtung County , Pingtung County , 17th (CNA reporter Huang Yujing ) – A quail farm in Yanpu Township, Pingtung County, was confirmed on the 15th to be infected with the highly pathogenic H5N1 subtype of avian influenza virus, marking the first case in Pingtung County this year. The Animal and Plant Protection Agency (AFP) culled over 110,000 quails and initiated surveillance sampling and visits to neighboring poultry farms.
The Pingtung County Animal Quarantine Station issued a press release today stating that on the 13th, the station received a report from a quail farm in Yanpu Township that there were abnormal deaths of quails. The station immediately activated the epidemic prevention mechanism in accordance with standard operating procedures, sent personnel to the farm to conduct movement control, spray and disinfect the farm and surrounding areas, and collected samples for inspection by the Ministry of Agriculture's Veterinary Research Institute.
The Animal and Poultry Disease Prevention and Control Center pointed out that the institute confirmed on the 15th that the quails were infected with the H5N1 subtype highly pathogenic avian influenza virus. The next day, the institute went to the farm to carry out the killing operation, and killed 118,986 quails on site, including 3,550 breeding birds, 73,436 laying quails, and 42,000 non-laying quails. It also supervised the business operators again to complete the cleaning and disinfection of the farm, and conducted retrospective tracking of related farms to reduce the risk of epidemic transmission.
The Animal and Plant Health Center stated that this is the first case in Pingtung County this year. The center has simultaneously launched monitoring and sampling work at poultry farms within a radius of 1 km from the farm, and conducted visits and guidance at poultry farms within a radius of 3 km to check whether there are any suspicious cases in the poultry farms under its jurisdiction, in order to confirm the health status of poultry in the surrounding farms and whether there is any virus activity. The center will continue to strengthen the disinfection of the environment around poultry farms in high-risk poultry townships to control the spread of the epidemic.
Pingtung County Government Agriculture Director Zheng Yongyu stated that the avian influenza season is high from October to March each year. Poultry farmers are reminded to implement various biosafety measures, thoroughly disinfect personnel, vehicles, transportation vehicles, and other equipment entering and leaving the farm, maintain bird-proof fences, and monitor the health of poultry daily. If any unusual symptoms are observed, such as depression, loss of appetite, decreased egg production, or unusual mortality, they should be reported to the Animal Health Inspection Station immediately to facilitate control and prevent the spread of the epidemic. (Editor: Xie Yazhu) 1141017
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
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Two chicken farms in Chiayi reported outbreaks of H5N1 avian influenza; the Agency for Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine (AAP) confirmed that over 60,000 chickens have been culled.
Published: 2026/01/13 21:53 Updated: 2026/01/13 21:53
Two chicken farms in Chiayi reported outbreaks of H5N1 avian influenza; the AAP confirmed that over 60,000 chickens have been culled.
The AAP announced today (January 13th) that the Veterinary Research Institute has notified that a white-broiler chicken farm in Minxiong Township, Chiayi County, and an egg-laying chicken farm in Puzi City (both of which proactively reported the outbreaks) have been diagnosed with highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza.
Following standard operating procedures, the Chiayi County Livestock Disease Control Center carried out the culling and destruction of 22,374 broiler breeder chickens (24 weeks old) and 43,302 laying hens (28-43 weeks old), and supervised the operators to complete the cleaning and disinfection of the farms. Since September 2025, there have been 7 confirmed and culled cases of avian influenza in poultry farms (6 in landfowl and 1 in ducks).
The Agency for Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine (AAP) stated that the global highly pathogenic avian influenza epidemic remains severe. Since September 2025, 16 cases in poultry farms and 56 cases in wild birds have been reported in Japan, a country upstream of Taiwan's wintering migratory bird flyway, while 34 cases in poultry farms and 24 cases in wild birds have been reported in South Korea. Taiwan is currently in a stable wintering period for migratory birds, with various flocks of wintering migratory bird species mainly concentrated in the Lanyang Plain and the southwestern coastal areas. Highly pathogenic avian influenza has recently been detected in wild ducks, including reef geese, red-necked ducks, and black-faced spoonbills, found along the coasts of Kaohsiung and Tainan. Poultry farmers should continue to strictly prevent contact between migratory birds and farmed poultry to avoid the spread of avian influenza...
Two chicken farms in Chiayi reported outbreaks of H5N1 avian influenza; the Agency for Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine (AAP) confirmed that over 60,000 chickens have been culled.
Published: 2026/01/13 21:53 Updated: 2026/01/13 21:53
Two chicken farms in Chiayi reported outbreaks of H5N1 avian influenza; the AAP confirmed that over 60,000 chickens have been culled.
The AAP announced today (January 13th) that the Veterinary Research Institute has notified that a white-broiler chicken farm in Minxiong Township, Chiayi County, and an egg-laying chicken farm in Puzi City (both of which proactively reported the outbreaks) have been diagnosed with highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza.
Following standard operating procedures, the Chiayi County Livestock Disease Control Center carried out the culling and destruction of 22,374 broiler breeder chickens (24 weeks old) and 43,302 laying hens (28-43 weeks old), and supervised the operators to complete the cleaning and disinfection of the farms. Since September 2025, there have been 7 confirmed and culled cases of avian influenza in poultry farms (6 in landfowl and 1 in ducks).
The Agency for Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine (AAP) stated that the global highly pathogenic avian influenza epidemic remains severe. Since September 2025, 16 cases in poultry farms and 56 cases in wild birds have been reported in Japan, a country upstream of Taiwan's wintering migratory bird flyway, while 34 cases in poultry farms and 24 cases in wild birds have been reported in South Korea. Taiwan is currently in a stable wintering period for migratory birds, with various flocks of wintering migratory bird species mainly concentrated in the Lanyang Plain and the southwestern coastal areas. Highly pathogenic avian influenza has recently been detected in wild ducks, including reef geese, red-necked ducks, and black-faced spoonbills, found along the coasts of Kaohsiung and Tainan. Poultry farmers should continue to strictly prevent contact between migratory birds and farmed poultry to avoid the spread of avian influenza...
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://www.mytaiwanlife.com/news/p...wing-confirmed-h5n1-avian-influenza-outbreak/
20 Jan '26
Tainan Culls Over 10,000 Hens Following Confirmed H5N1 Avian Influenza Outbreak
Swift Disease Control Measures Implemented at Houbi Egg Farm in Taiwan
In Tainan, Taiwan, the Animal Health Inspection and Protection Office took decisive action on Monday, culling 10,836 laying hens at a farm in Houbi District. This measure followed the confirmation of H5N1 avian influenza at the facility.
The city government reported that the farmer initially alerted authorities to abnormal deaths among the flock on Thursday. This prompted immediate implementation of movement controls, an in-depth outbreak investigation, and the collection of samples for testing. Subsequent analysis by the Ministry of Agriculture’s veterinary laboratory confirmed the presence of H5N1 avian influenza.
Officials confirmed that all affected birds were humanely culled and transported to an incinerator. The entire farm underwent thorough disinfection to prevent any further spread of the virus. Comprehensive disease control measures were put into effect on the same day as the confirmation.
Authorities are now actively sampling six additional poultry farms located within a 1-kilometer radius of the affected site and conducting inspections at 47 more farms situated between 1 to 3 kilometers away. To further mitigate virus levels, patrols have been intensified, environmental cleanups are underway, and disinfection vehicles have been deployed across the area...
20 Jan '26
Tainan Culls Over 10,000 Hens Following Confirmed H5N1 Avian Influenza Outbreak
Swift Disease Control Measures Implemented at Houbi Egg Farm in Taiwan
In Tainan, Taiwan, the Animal Health Inspection and Protection Office took decisive action on Monday, culling 10,836 laying hens at a farm in Houbi District. This measure followed the confirmation of H5N1 avian influenza at the facility.
The city government reported that the farmer initially alerted authorities to abnormal deaths among the flock on Thursday. This prompted immediate implementation of movement controls, an in-depth outbreak investigation, and the collection of samples for testing. Subsequent analysis by the Ministry of Agriculture’s veterinary laboratory confirmed the presence of H5N1 avian influenza.
Officials confirmed that all affected birds were humanely culled and transported to an incinerator. The entire farm underwent thorough disinfection to prevent any further spread of the virus. Comprehensive disease control measures were put into effect on the same day as the confirmation.
Authorities are now actively sampling six additional poultry farms located within a 1-kilometer radius of the affected site and conducting inspections at 47 more farms situated between 1 to 3 kilometers away. To further mitigate virus levels, patrols have been intensified, environmental cleanups are underway, and disinfection vehicles have been deployed across the area...
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
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Taichung Reports H5N1 Avian Influenza Outbreak: Over 1700 Chickens Die Between January 10th and 26th
Tsai Shu-yuan
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 8:59 PM
[Reporter Tsai Shu-yuan/Taichung Report] Fengkang Farm in Fengyuan District, Taichung City, which raises approximately 7000 chickens, has reportedly experienced 1700 abnormal deaths. The farm owner concealed the outbreak and failed to report it. City government testing confirmed an H5N1 avian influenza outbreak at the farm. The farm first showed symptoms on January 10th, and mass deaths occurred on January 26th. Over 1700 chickens died between January 10th and 26th. During this period, the farm continued to sell eggs, and delivery trucks were seen entering the farm. The city government stated that it has launched an epidemiological investigation to clarify the transmission chain and prevent the spread of the epidemic.
The Taichung City Animal Protection Office stated that it received a report from the public around 10 PM on the 26th, indicating a suspected large number of abnormal poultry deaths at an egg-laying chicken farm in Fengyuan District. The next day, personnel were dispatched to the site and confirmed the abnormal poultry deaths. Samples were collected from the sick birds for testing, and movement was restricted. The samples were then personally delivered to the veterinary clinic. At 9:23 AM yesterday, the clinic faxed a notification that the samples tested positive for avian influenza virus.
Regarding the discovery of 235 dead chickens discarded at the Houlong estuary drainage ditch in Miaoli County on the 26th, the Miaoli County Government stated yesterday (the 28th) that samples taken from the dead chickens tested positive for H5N1 subtype highly pathogenic avian influenza. The source is suspected to be related to poultry farms in the Taichung area. The city government stated that the Miaoli County Animal Disease Control Center is currently investigating.
The city government stated that a forward command post has been established, and disinfection of the site and poultry farms within a 3-kilometer radius has been completed. All staff, personnel, and vehicles have been placed under control. The leaked eggs will be tracked, removed from shelves, and destroyed. A fine of NT$50,000 to NT$1 million will be imposed in accordance with the law. In addition, the dead chickens were not sent for calcination in accordance with regulations, which will also be punished in accordance with the Livestock Act. The remaining 5,000 chickens at the site were all culled at 8:00 a.m. this morning.
Taichung Reports H5N1 Avian Influenza Outbreak: Over 1700 Chickens Die Between January 10th and 26th
Tsai Shu-yuan
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 8:59 PM
[Reporter Tsai Shu-yuan/Taichung Report] Fengkang Farm in Fengyuan District, Taichung City, which raises approximately 7000 chickens, has reportedly experienced 1700 abnormal deaths. The farm owner concealed the outbreak and failed to report it. City government testing confirmed an H5N1 avian influenza outbreak at the farm. The farm first showed symptoms on January 10th, and mass deaths occurred on January 26th. Over 1700 chickens died between January 10th and 26th. During this period, the farm continued to sell eggs, and delivery trucks were seen entering the farm. The city government stated that it has launched an epidemiological investigation to clarify the transmission chain and prevent the spread of the epidemic.
The Taichung City Animal Protection Office stated that it received a report from the public around 10 PM on the 26th, indicating a suspected large number of abnormal poultry deaths at an egg-laying chicken farm in Fengyuan District. The next day, personnel were dispatched to the site and confirmed the abnormal poultry deaths. Samples were collected from the sick birds for testing, and movement was restricted. The samples were then personally delivered to the veterinary clinic. At 9:23 AM yesterday, the clinic faxed a notification that the samples tested positive for avian influenza virus.
Regarding the discovery of 235 dead chickens discarded at the Houlong estuary drainage ditch in Miaoli County on the 26th, the Miaoli County Government stated yesterday (the 28th) that samples taken from the dead chickens tested positive for H5N1 subtype highly pathogenic avian influenza. The source is suspected to be related to poultry farms in the Taichung area. The city government stated that the Miaoli County Animal Disease Control Center is currently investigating.
The city government stated that a forward command post has been established, and disinfection of the site and poultry farms within a 3-kilometer radius has been completed. All staff, personnel, and vehicles have been placed under control. The leaked eggs will be tracked, removed from shelves, and destroyed. A fine of NT$50,000 to NT$1 million will be imposed in accordance with the law. In addition, the dead chickens were not sent for calcination in accordance with regulations, which will also be punished in accordance with the Livestock Act. The remaining 5,000 chickens at the site were all culled at 8:00 a.m. this morning.