"Animal Support Included" ... Gyeongbuk Province's Proactive Response with Veterinary Care Support for Animals in Uljin Wildfire-Affected Areas

Recovery from Wildfire Damage in Livestock Sector and Measures to Minimize Livestock Disease Impact

Firefighting operations are underway at the wildfire site in Ulsan.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Gwiyeol] Gyeongbuk Province has decided to urgently form an 'Animal Medical Support Team' in cooperation with the Gyeongbuk Veterinary Association for three days starting from the 8th to provide free medical treatment and care for animals affected by the Uljin wildfire.

The province will provide veterinary medicines and quarantine supplies to livestock farms, including companion animals, within the special disaster area and begin medical treatment.

The support targets livestock farms and companion animal owners residing in Uljin, designated as a special disaster area. Applications for support can be made from the 8th by phone or visit to the Uljin County Livestock Department.

The main support includes free clinical observation and treatment for animals affected by the wildfire, treatment for animals severely affected by burns and smoke inhalation, provision of veterinary medicines and quarantine supplies, and supply of medications effective in relieving stress caused by barn fires.

Once registered with the Animal Medical Support Team, they plan to visit affected farms directly to assess the situation and provide emergency medical support.

Kim Jongsu, Director of the Agriculture, Livestock, and Distribution Bureau of Gyeongbuk Province, said, “We will do our utmost to reduce damage to livestock farms and companion animals in cooperation with the Gyeongbuk Veterinary Association,” and added, “Livestock farmers and companion animal owners are encouraged to first focus on voluntary inspection of barn facilities, livestock management, and farm disinfection.”

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