High Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed at Duck Farm in Muan, Jeonnam
[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyunjung] The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters for Avian Influenza announced on the 14th that highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N8 type) was confirmed at a meat duck farm located in Muan-gun, Jeollanam-do.
Accordingly, the headquarters will implement strengthened quarantine measures including ▲preventive culling of poultry within a 3km radius of the affected farm ▲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 Muan-gun, Jeollanam-do.
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A representative of the headquarters urged, "It is crucial that farm owners strictly adhere to basic biosecurity rules, including daily thorough application of slaked lime, cleaning and disinfecting the farmyard, changing boots, and disinfecting the interior of the poultry houses."
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