Gyeonggi-do Expands Operation of AI Blockade 'Base Disinfection Facilities'

Installation of Key Disinfection Facilities at 31 Major Roads in 19 Cities and Counties in the Province

Base Disinfection Facility (Provided by Gyeonggi-do)

[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] Gyeonggi Province has decided to increase the installation of key disinfection facilities to prevent the spread of the virus following the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) at poultry farms in areas such as Yeoju and Gimpo.

On the 15th, Gyeonggi Province announced, "To block the spread of AI, we will expand the operation of 31 key disinfection facilities on major roads in 19 cities and counties within the province."

'Key disinfection facilities' refer to facilities that completely remove organic matter attached to the wheels and sides of livestock transport vehicles, such as those carrying manure or poultry, which are difficult to clean and disinfect before visiting farms or livestock facilities, and then disinfect them.

Accordingly, one key disinfection facility will be operated each in Yongin, Goyang, Hwaseong, Ansan, Namyangju, Siheung, Gimpo, Yangju, Gwangju, Dongducheon, and Gapyeong; two each in Pyeongtaek, Yeoncheon, Anseong, Yeoju, and Yangpyeong; three each in Paju and Icheon; and four in Pocheon.

Additionally, measures such as ▲prohibiting entry of poultry farms to specific livestock vehicles other than those transporting bedding ▲banning entry of egg transport vehicles into densely populated layer hen farming complexes ▲restricting manure removal from layer hen farms ▲restricting entry of hatching egg transport vehicles into breeder duck farms (hatcheries) ▲banning entry of egg transport vehicles into quail farms and restricting manure removal from quail farms will also be implemented.

In particular, according to the administrative order applied from December 1, all livestock vehicles in the province must disinfect the vehicle and driver at a nearby key disinfection facility before visiting livestock facilities and obtain a disinfection certificate.

If a vehicle or driver visits a livestock facility without disinfecting at a key disinfection facility, they will be subject to penalties such as imprisonment for up to one year or a fine of up to 10 million won.

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