Namwon-si, Promotion of Heatwave Damage Prevention for Livestock Farms

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Nosik] Namwon City, Jeonbuk, announced on the 26th that it is promoting a heatwave preparedness facility and equipment support project to minimize productivity decline and livestock death damage caused by heatwaves, following the Korea Meteorological Administration's forecast that this summer's temperatures will be higher than average.

Through the livestock disaster response support project and heatwave preparedness livestock rearing environment improvement project, facilities and equipment for heatwave preparedness are being supported. The project items include generators, mist sprayers, ice makers, ventilation fans, cooling pads, and roof sprinklers. The project support involves an investment of 1.7 billion KRW, implementing 881 units for 163 farms.

As part of the heatwave stress relief support project, medicines to enhance livestock immunity and relieve stress are being provided, supporting 6,520 kg to 79 farms to actively respond to heatwave damage.

Additionally, livestock disaster insurance covers 60 to 95% of damages caused by natural disasters (such as wind and flood damage, snow damage), fires, various accidents, and diseases affecting livestock and barns. This year, it is planned to support 495 farms.

A Namwon City official stated, “Since this summer's temperatures are expected to be higher than average, we will do our best to minimize heatwave damage through various support projects.”

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