AI Confirmed at Layer Farm in Yeoju, Gyeonggi... Central Disaster Management Headquarters Declares "Nationwide Risk Situation" (Update)

[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyunjung] The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters for Avian Influenza announced on the 7th that, following a detailed inspection of a laying hen farm in Yeoju, Gyeonggi Province, reported on the 6th, highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N8 type) was confirmed.

The headquarters is currently implementing preemptive quarantine measures, including controlling access to the farm immediately after suspected cases appeared, preventive culling of poultry at the farm, and movement restrictions on epidemiologically related farms and facilities. To prevent further spread, from 5 a.m. on the 7th until 5 a.m. on the 9th (48 hours), a temporary movement standstill order has been issued for poultry farms, livestock facilities (slaughterhouses, feed factories, etc.), and livestock vehicles in the Gyeonggi area.

Following the confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza at the farm, the headquarters is enforcing emergency quarantine measures including: preventive culling of poultry within a 3 km radius of the affected farm; a 30-day movement restriction and AI mass testing for poultry farms within a 10 km radius; and a 7-day movement restriction for all poultry farms in Yeoju, Gyeonggi Province, the affected area.

A representative of the headquarters stated, "Highly pathogenic AI has occurred in farms across four cities and provinces (Jeonbuk, Gyeongbuk, Jeonnam, and Gyeonggi) at intervals of 2 to 5 days, and antigens continue to be detected in wild birds nationwide (a total of 49 cases, including 15 highly pathogenic cases), indicating a nationwide risk situation." They urged, "All poultry farms nationwide must be vigilant, as even a small breach in biosecurity can lead to virus transmission inside livestock barns. Please strictly follow quarantine rules such as applying slaked lime and changing boots."

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