High Pathogenic AI Confirmed at Laying Hen Farm in Gimpo, Gyeonggi... 13th Case Nationwide

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[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyunjung] The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters for Avian Influenza announced on the 13th that highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N8 type) was confirmed at a laying hen farm located in Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi Province. This is the 13th confirmed case within domestic poultry farms.

Since the simple test showed positive results following a suspicious report from the farm the previous day, the headquarters has been implementing preemptive quarantine measures such as controlling access to the farm and restricting movement related to epidemiological farms and facilities.

In particular, strengthened quarantine measures are being carried out, including ▲preventive culling of poultry within a 3km radius of the affected farm ▲a 30-day movement restriction and AI comprehensive inspection for poultry farms within a 10km radius ▲a 7-day movement restriction for all poultry farms in Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi Province, the affected area.

An official from the headquarters stated, "This is a serious situation with a high risk of highly pathogenic AI outbreak if the disinfection and quarantine status of farms is even slightly inadequate," 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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