Health officials in Miaoli County have confirmed that four pigs found dead at a local livestock farm did not have African Swine Fever.
The deaths occurred at a farm in Houlong Township, and county officials say test results came back negative for all major animal diseases, after a report of the deaths caused public concern.
The county says the pigs died from stress and crowding during the process of being loaded onto a truck for transport.
Officials also visited four nearby farms and found no other unusual deaths.
Disinfection efforts were increased throughout the surrounding area as a precaution.
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