Highly Pathogenic AI Confirmed at Layer Farm in Sangju, Gyeongbuk... "Extremely Serious Situation"

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[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyunjung] The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters for Avian Influenza announced on the 2nd that a highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N8 type) was confirmed following a detailed inspection of a laying hen farm in Sangju-si, Gyeongbuk.

On the 1st, the headquarters immediately implemented emergency quarantine measures such as restricting access to the farm and preventive culling of poultry at the farm as soon as suspected cases occurred. They also issued a temporary movement ban order for Gyeongbuk, Chungnam, Chungbuk, Sejong, and Gangwon provinces.

With the confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) at the farm, the headquarters will take measures including preventive culling of poultry within a 3km radius of the affected farm, a 30-day movement restriction and AI mass testing for poultry farms within 10km, and a 7-day movement restriction for all poultry farms in Sangju-si, Gyeongbuk, the affected area.

An official from the headquarters stated, "Considering the occurrence at poultry farms and detection in wild birds, this is a very serious situation with a risk of virus contamination nationwide," and urged, "All poultry farms across the country must maintain a strict awareness that 'I protect my farm,' and must thoroughly implement the four-step disinfection at the farm level."

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