Yeoju City, Full Effort in Avian Influenza Prevention and Control Measures

Yeoju City is making every effort to prevent the outbreak of avian influenza, an unwelcome guest during the winter season, by implementing 'Avian Influenza Prevention and Quarantine' measures.

Yeoju City in Gyeonggi Province announced on the 31st that it is making every effort to prevent the outbreak of avian influenza, an unwelcome visitor during the winter season, through 'Avian Influenza Prevention and Quarantine.'

In June and September, special quarantine inspections were conducted twice for poultry farms raising chickens, ducks, and quail within the jurisdiction to prepare for the winter season. This inspection involved pre-checking the quarantine facilities of poultry farms before winter arrived. Farms with identified deficiencies were guided to improve and supplement their quarantine facilities, submitted implementation plans, and completed all corrective measures through a second inspection.

Additionally, quarantine education and meetings were held for poultry farmers to raise awareness of quarantine measures and share quarantine policies. The city plans to actively reflect the difficulties and improvement points of livestock farmers in quarantine policies.

To eliminate contamination sources at poultry farms and migratory bird habitats, one wide-area pest control vehicle, seven livestock quarantine vehicles, and two drones have been deployed to conduct thorough pest control operations in areas at risk of contamination. To prohibit access to migratory bird habitats, banners and signboards have been installed to promote awareness and prevent contamination spread from wild birds.

Kim Hyun-taek, head of the Livestock Division of Yeoju City, stated, “Last winter, thanks to the efforts of poultry farmers, there was not a single case of avian influenza in Yeoju City.” He added, “This winter as well, Yeoju City and livestock farmers will prepare thoroughly to maintain the city as a clean area free from avian influenza.”

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