High Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed at Poultry Farms in Hongseong, Chungnam and Anseong, Gyeonggi

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[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyun-jung] The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters for Avian Influenza (AI) announced on the 14th that highly pathogenic AI (H5N8 type) was confirmed at a broiler breeder farm in Hongseong, Chungnam, and a laying hen farm in Anseong, Gyeonggi.

Accordingly, the 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 Hongseong, Chungnam, and Anseong, Gyeonggi.

A representative of the headquarters urged, "It is more important than anything for farm owners to comply with basic biosecurity rules. Please thoroughly practice daily application of quicklime, cleaning and disinfecting the farmyard, changing boots, and disinfecting the inside of the poultry houses."

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