Confirmed 29th Case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in South Korea at a Duck Farm in Gurye, Jeonnam

Movement Restrictions on All Poultry Farms in Gurye for 7 Days

A disinfection operation is underway in Yangyang, Gangwon, where a highly pathogenic AI antigen was detected at the end of last month (Photo by Yonhap News).

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ji-hee] A highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) has been confirmed at a meat duck farm in Gurye, Jeollanam-do.

The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters for Avian Influenza (CDSCH) announced on the 27th that, following the detection of H5 antigens at the farm during a regular inspection by quarantine authorities on the 24th, a detailed examination confirmed it to be the highly pathogenic H5N8 strain. The CDSCH decided to carry out preventive culling of poultry within a 3 km radius of the farm, restrict movement of poultry farms within a 10 km radius for 30 days, and conduct comprehensive inspections.

All poultry farms in Gurye, the affected area, will have movement restrictions for 7 days.

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