High Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed at Yukyong Duck Farm in Jeongeup, Jeonbuk... 10th Poultry Farm Case

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[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyunjung] The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters for Avian Influenza announced on the 11th that highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N8 type) was confirmed at a meat duck farm in Jeongeup-si, Jeonbuk. This is the 10th confirmed case at domestic poultry farms.

Since the detection of the H5 type AI antigen during the pre-shipment test of ducks at the Jeonbuk Animal Hygiene Testing Laboratory (on the 10th), preemptive quarantine measures such as restricting access to the farm and limiting movement related to epidemiological farm facilities have been implemented.

The Headquarters will implement strengthened quarantine measures including ▲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 Jeongeup-si, Jeonbuk, the affected area.

A representative of the Headquarters stated, "This is a serious situation with a high risk of highly pathogenic AI outbreak if disinfection and quarantine at farms are even slightly insufficient," and urged, "Farm owners should maintain the highest level of vigilance and thoroughly implement blocking quarantine measures such as disinfecting vehicles and people entering the farm and minimizing entry to livestock barns."

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