Suspected Case of Highly Pathogenic AI Occurs at Farm in Cheonan, Chungnam
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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] A suspected case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) has occurred at a laying hen farm in Cheonan, Chungnam.
On the 3rd, the Central Avian Influenza Countermeasures Headquarters (CAC) announced that after receiving a suspicion report of increased mortality from a farm, the Chungnam Animal Hygiene Laboratory conducted tests and detected the H5 type AI antigen.
The detailed test results are expected to be released within the next three days. The CAC has restricted access to the farm and conducted an epidemiological investigation. Additionally, proactive quarantine measures such as movement restrictions, surveillance, and testing are being implemented for farms within a 10 km radius.
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A CAC official explained, "All farm owners nationwide must strictly follow quarantine rules such as disinfecting vehicles, people, and equipment, and changing boots. If any abnormalities are found in the poultry, please report immediately to the quarantine authorities."
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