Gyeonggi-do, "No Additional ASF Cases in the Province"... Lifting Movement Restrictions

Disbanded as of 0:00 on 11.1... Continued Efforts to Strengthen Quarantine Measures to Prevent ASF Recurrence

Gyeonggi Provincial Government Northern Office

[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] Gyeonggi Province lifted all movement restrictions as of 00:00 on the 1st for farms within the quarantine zone (within 10 km of the affected farms) following the outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) last month at pig farms in Gimpo and Paju.

This decision was based on the fact that 30 days had passed since the culling completion date of the affected farms (September 30), with no further spread, and all pigs and environmental samples from farms within the quarantine zone tested negative in detailed inspections.

The lifting of restrictions applies to a total of 13 pig farms within the quarantine zone: 6 in Gimpo and 7 in Paju. Consequently, movement restrictions on people, vehicles, livestock, and products related to pig farms and livestock facilities in the quarantine zone will be lifted.

However, to prevent recurrence, the province plans to continue implementing stringent biosecurity measures, including ▲prompt installation of enhanced quarantine facilities in southern Gyeonggi areas ▲thorough pre-inspections before pig shipment and movement ▲disinfection to eliminate contamination sources in vulnerable areas such as those adjacent to the Civilian Control Line.

Additionally, the province will maintain biosecurity readiness by requesting farms to strictly adhere to basic biosecurity rules such as ▲regular cleaning and disinfection inside and outside farms ▲blocking contact with wild animals like wild boars ▲changing boots, among others.

Earlier, on the 29th of last month, when ASF occurred at pig farms in the province for the first time in three years, the province implemented proactive quarantine measures including a 48-hour temporary movement halt across the entire province, blocking movement of pigs and manure from epidemiological farms, and prohibiting pig entry and exit with other regions.

Kim Jong-hoon, Director of the Animal Quarantine and Hygiene Division, stated, "Early detection of suspected livestock, rapid detailed inspections, immediate quarantine measures, and cooperation among quarantine agencies, farms, and producer organizations helped prevent major damage," and urged, "Pig farms must thoroughly comply with basic biosecurity rules to prevent recurrence."

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