88th Domestic Case...High Pathogenic AI Confirmed at Pocheon Laying Hen Farm in Gyeonggi

American eggs imported to stabilize the soaring egg prices caused by the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) are being sold on the 8th at a warehouse discount store in Seocho-gu, Seoul. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Seungjin Lee] The 88th confirmed case of avian influenza (AI) in South Korea has been reported at a laying hen farm in Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province.

The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters for Avian Influenza (CDSCH) announced on the 8th that a detailed inspection of the suspected laying hen farm in Pocheon confirmed the presence of the highly pathogenic H5N8 strain.

Including this case, a total of 88 cases of highly pathogenic AI have occurred at domestic poultry farms and experience farms.

The CDSCH implemented strengthened quarantine measures such as preventive culling of poultry raised at farms near the outbreak site, movement restrictions, and intensive disinfection.

The CDSCH urged strict adherence to basic rules, including disinfecting all areas of the farm, vehicles, people, and goods, and changing boots when entering and exiting the poultry houses.

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