Highly Pathogenic AI Suspected in Animals Detected in Eumseong, Chungbuk... '48-Hour Movement Ban' on Poultry Farms and Others

[Image source=Yonhap News]

[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyunjung] The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters for Avian Influenza announced that it will issue a temporary movement restriction order for certain areas following the occurrence of suspected cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a quail farm in Eumseong, Chungbuk.

The order applies to poultry farms, livestock facilities (such as slaughterhouses and feed factories), and livestock vehicles in the Chungbuk region, as well as poultry farms belonging to the corporation that owns the farm where the suspected cases occurred. The restriction period is 48 hours, from 11 PM on the 7th to 11 PM on the 9th.

During the temporary movement restriction period, the Central Inspection Team (9 teams, 18 members) will be formed to monitor compliance with the order. Comprehensive disinfection will be conducted on poultry farms, livestock facilities and vehicles, and migratory bird habitats (including small streams and reservoirs). Violations of the temporary movement restriction order may result in imprisonment for up to one year or a fine of up to 10 million KRW under Article 57 of the Livestock Infectious Disease Control Act.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.