Cheorwon County Operates Voluntary Reporting Period for Unlicensed Livestock Farms to Strengthen Quarantine Measures

Cheorwon County in Gangwon Province announced on September 11 that it will conduct joint inspections of unlicensed and unregistered livestock farms to strengthen quarantine management and prepare for disasters, as the risk of livestock epidemics, such as avian influenza (AI), has recently increased.

Cheorwon County Office building. Provided by Cheorwon County.

Prior to this, Cheorwon County plans to operate a voluntary reporting period for unlicensed and unregistered farms until September 18, in order to encourage self-reporting and to take prompt administrative action against illegal livestock farms.

During the voluntary reporting period for unlicensed and unregistered farms, those who voluntarily report may either promptly apply for livestock business permits or registration, or, if unable to meet the permit or registration requirements, submit an implementation plan for facility closure and livestock disposal. In such cases, administrative actions such as prosecution will be deferred.

Hong Seonggwan, head of the Livestock Division at Cheorwon County, stated, "Through the operation of this voluntary reporting period and joint inspections, we aim to prevent livestock epidemics and establish order in the livestock industry. We kindly request the active cooperation and participation of relevant farms and livestock industry stakeholders."

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