Gangwon-do Implements Special Quarantine Measures for African Swine Fever Until the 25th

Disinfection at Designated Facilities Before Visiting Pig Farms and Livestock Facilities
Criminal Charges and Administrative Penalties Such as Fines for Violations

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] As African Swine Fever cases have increased in September and after Chuseok, Gangwon Province is implementing special quarantine measures until the 25th to prevent further spread.

According to the province on the 7th, out of 23 domestic African Swine Fever cases, 9 occurred in September. As a special prevention measure, administrative orders for livestock vehicles and enhanced quarantine at pig farms will be enforced.

Livestock vehicles related to pig farming must be disinfected at designated disinfection facilities before visiting pig farms and livestock facilities.

Pig farms must comply with the following: ▲Check and keep livestock vehicle disinfection certificates ▲Store farming machinery used for cultivation outside the farm ▲Perform two-step disinfection of vehicles entering the farm (fixed disinfection equipment and high-pressure spray disinfection) ▲Control entry of vehicles and people through secondary entrances if there are no disinfection or quarantine facilities ▲Prohibit people from entering through back doors of pig houses without an anteroom.

The province will conduct a prior guidance period until the 8th, followed by a comprehensive inspection from the 13th to the 25th. Violations will result in criminal charges and administrative penalties such as fines.

An Jae-wan, head of the Animal Quarantine Division, stated, "This is a very concerning period for the occurrence of African Swine Fever," and urged, "The public should refrain from visiting farms when returning to their hometowns, avoid visiting farms after grave cleaning, ancestral rites, or mountain activities, and follow quarantine rules."

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