Highly Pathogenic AI Suspected Case Occurs at Duck Farm in Chungnam

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyungsoo] A suspected case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) has occurred at a farm raising 10,000 Pekin ducks in Cheonan, Chungnam.

The Central Avian Influenza Countermeasures Headquarters (CAC) announced on the 25th that H5-type AI antigen was detected during surveillance and inspection of the Pekin duck farm in Cheonan at the Chungnam Animal Hygiene Laboratory. Additional detailed tests are underway, and the determination of high pathogenicity is expected within 1 to 3 days.

The CAC is controlling access to the farm and conducting an epidemiological investigation. Proactive quarantine measures such as restricting movement of farms within a 10 km radius and conducting surveillance and inspections have also been implemented.

Chungnam Province and Cheonan City have decided to cull about 10,000 Pekin ducks raised on the farm. If confirmed as highly pathogenic, approximately 597,000 poultry within a 3 km radius will be preemptively culled.

The province and 15 cities and counties held an emergency video conference to discuss measures to prevent the spread of AI.

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