Highly Pathogenic AI Detected in Wild Migratory Birds at Junam Reservoir

Highly Pathogenic AI Detected in Dead Whooper Swan ... No Other Abnormalities Found

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] Gyeongnam Province announced on the 11th that a highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) virus was detected in wild migratory bird carcasses collected from Junam Reservoir in Changwon City on the 4th.

Following the confirmation of highly pathogenic AI, the province designated the antigen detection area and surrounding migratory bird habitats as AI special management zones and has strengthened quarantine measures.

Entry of people and vehicles is prohibited within a 500m radius of the antigen detection site, and movement restrictions have been imposed on poultry farms within a 10km radius.

Additionally, livestock vehicles are banned from entering controlled sections of migratory bird habitats in the relevant city and county areas, and operations of poultry sales outlets in traditional markets have been suspended.

Furthermore, isolation and disinfection of migratory bird habitats in the AI special management zones, as well as enhanced blocking and disinfection of poultry farms, will be implemented.

Kim Gukheon, Director of the Animal Quarantine Division of the province, stated, “We will designate the Junam Reservoir area as a special management zone and prepare strengthened quarantine measures. Livestock farmers must strictly adhere to quarantine rules to prevent avian influenza outbreaks and avoid disadvantages during compensation for culling.”

Meanwhile, since October, detailed avian influenza tests on wild birds have detected 19 cases of highly pathogenic AI of serotype H5N8 in nine cities and provinces including Jeonbuk, Gyeongbuk, and Jeonnam. In Gyeongnam, four cases of low pathogenic AI were detected in areas such as Sacheon Bay.

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