Confirmed Case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza at Jangseong Duck Farm in Jeonnam (Comprehensive)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Ducks raised at a breeding duck farm in Jangseong, Jeollanam-do, were confirmed to have highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) on the 11th.

The Central Avian Influenza Countermeasures Headquarters stated that after receiving a suspicious report from the farm the previous day about a decrease in egg-laying rate, a rapid test conducted by the Jeonnam Animal Hygiene Laboratory confirmed a positive result. On the same day, a detailed examination finalized the diagnosis as highly pathogenic AI of the H5N8 type.

The farm has been raising about 8,000 breeding ducks, and it was identified that ducklings were distributed from here to 12 farms in the Jeonnam region via the Hampyeong hatchery in Jeonnam.

The livestock quarantine authorities plan to cull all 191,000 ducks raised at the 12 farms. Additionally, a 30-day movement restriction will be imposed on poultry farms within a 10 km radius, along with a comprehensive AI inspection.

All poultry farms in Jangseong, the area where highly pathogenic AI occurred, will have movement restricted for 7 days. A spokesperson from the Central Countermeasures Headquarters said, "This is a serious situation with a high risk of highly pathogenic AI outbreak if there is even the slightest deficiency in farm disinfection and quarantine practices." They added, "Farm owners must maintain the highest level of vigilance and thoroughly implement blocking quarantine measures such as disinfecting vehicles and people entering the farm and minimizing entry into the livestock barns."

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