Gangwon-do, Special Management of High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (AI) in Migratory Bird Habitats

Designation and Control of Livestock Vehicle Access Restricted Zones (11 Sections)
Establishment of Special Management Areas in Waterfront Regions and Strengthened Quarantine Measures

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] Due to the domestic influx of wild birds (migratory birds), the risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) outbreaks in poultry farms is increasing. Gangwon Province is implementing special management measures for wild migratory bird habitats within the province.

Gangwon Province announced on the 14th, "Following the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1 type) in a mandarin duck that flew into Bonggangcheon, Cheonan, Chungnam on the 10th, we have designated the waterside areas of migratory bird habitats within the province as special management zones."

From this month until the end of February next year, the province has designated migratory bird habitats (11 sections in 7 cities and counties) as restricted zones for livestock vehicle access and has begun access control through administrative orders and public announcements.

Considering the movement routes of poultry farms, vehicles, and people within a 3 km radius around the migratory bird habitats, the province is conducting regular inspections including focused disinfection of nearby roads, farm entrances, and wetlands.

In case AI is detected in the area, access control will be strengthened at each entrance, daily surveillance and inspection compliance will be confirmed for poultry farms within 3 km, and on-site quarantine inspections will be conducted for farms and livestock-related facilities within the special management zones.

An Jae-wan, Director of the Animal Quarantine Division, emphasized, "Since wild birds are a major cause of highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI), it is important during winter for citizens to refrain from entering migratory bird habitats and for poultry farmers and livestock-related personnel to adhere to basic quarantine rules to prevent contamination."

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