Highly Pathogenic AI Confirmed at Pyeongtaek Laying Hen Farm... 96th Domestic Farm Case

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[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Moon Chaeseok] A highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) case has been confirmed at a laying hen farm in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province.

The Central Avian Influenza Countermeasures Headquarters (CAC) announced on the 16th that after conducting a detailed inspection of the laying hen farm in Pyeongtaek where the H5 type AI antigen was detected, it was confirmed to be the highly pathogenic H5N8 strain.

Including this case, there have been a total of 96 cases of highly pathogenic AI occurring at domestic poultry farms and experience farms.

The CAC is carrying out preventive culling of poultry raised at farms near the outbreak site, along with movement restrictions and intensified disinfection measures.

A CAC official emphasized, "Farm owners should be especially careful with biosecurity, recognizing that contamination outside the poultry houses may be widespread," and added, "It is essential to disinfect all areas of the farm, vehicles, people, and equipment, and to strictly follow basic rules such as changing boots when entering poultry houses."

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