High Pathogenic AI Confirmed at Duck Farm in Naju, Jeonnam... Sixth Case at the Farm

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[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyunjung] The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters for Avian Influenza announced on the 9th that a high pathogenic avian influenza (H5N8 type) was confirmed through a detailed inspection of a meat duck farm in Naju-si, Jeollanam-do. This is the sixth confirmed case in domestic poultry farms.

The headquarters immediately implemented preemptive quarantine measures such as restricting access to the farm and conducting epidemiological investigations as soon as the H5 type AI antigen was detected at the farm. These measures include ▲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 a 10km radius ▲a 7-day movement restriction for all poultry farms in Naju-si, Jeollanam-do, the affected area.

An official from the headquarters stated, "With virus contamination sources spreading nationwide, especially around migratory bird habitats, the risk of outbreaks is very high if disinfection and quarantine practices at farms are even slightly insufficient," and urged, "Farmers must maintain the highest level of vigilance and strictly follow basic quarantine rules such as applying slaked lime and changing boots."

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