‘Highly Pathogenic AI’ Confirmed at Layer Farm in Cheonan, Chungnam
[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Hyowon] The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters for Avian Influenza (AI) announced on the 3rd that highly pathogenic AI was confirmed at a laying hen farm in Cheonan, Chungnam. This is the 30th case of highly pathogenic AI occurring in poultry farms since last autumn.
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This farm raises approximately 578,000 ducks. The headquarters is implementing proactive quarantine measures such as restricting farm access, culling, and epidemiological investigations immediately upon confirmation of suspected cases.
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The headquarters stated, "As highly pathogenic AI has been occurring intensively in Gyeonggi, Chungnam and Chungbuk, and Jeonnam and Jeonbuk recently, it is essential to maintain a thorough quarantine posture." They urged, "Poultry farms should not let their guard down and must meticulously follow quarantine rules, including the four-step disinfection process on farms."
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