Four Cases of Highly Pathogenic AI Confirmed at Poultry Farms in Anseong and Pocheon, Gyeonggi; Mungyeong, Gyeongbuk; and Jeongeup, Jeonbuk

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyunjung] On the 13th, cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI·H5N8 type) were confirmed at four poultry farms nationwide.

The Central Avian Influenza Countermeasures Headquarters announced that on this day, highly pathogenic AI was confirmed at layer farms in Anseong and Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province, a layer farm in Mungyeong, Gyeongbuk Province, and a meat duck farm in Jeongeup, Jeonbuk Province.

Accordingly, the Countermeasures Headquarters will implement strengthened quarantine measures including ▲preventive culling of poultry within a 3km radius of the affected farms ▲a 30-day movement restriction and comprehensive inspection of poultry farms within a 10km radius ▲a 7-day movement restriction on all poultry farms located in Anseong and Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province; Mungyeong, Gyeongbuk Province; and Jeongeup, Jeonbuk Province.

A representative of the Countermeasures Headquarters emphasized, "It is crucial that farm owners strictly adhere to basic biosecurity rules, including daily application of slaked lime, cleaning and disinfecting farmyards, changing boots, and disinfecting inside the poultry houses."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.