Gyeongju City Quail Farm Detects Avian Influenza (AI) Antigen... Testing for Highly Pathogenic Strain Underway

Published 31 Dec.2020 20:37(KST)

Updated 12 Aug.2025 20:43(KST)

On the morning of the 31st, a highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) case was confirmed at a meat duck farm in Gokseong-eup, Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do. Quarantine authorities are preparing for the preventive culling of poultry raised at nearby farms. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Dongwook Park] Gyeongsangbuk-do announced on the 31st that H5 subtype avian influenza (AI) antigen was detected at a quail farm in Naenam-myeon, Gyeongju-si.

The farm, located 17.4 km from Hope Farm in Gyeongju where highly pathogenic AI occurred on the 25th, raises 10,900 quails.

After receiving reports of decreased laying rates and mortality, Gyeongbuk Province tested the deceased birds and confirmed the detection of H5 subtype avian influenza antigen. Currently, the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency is conducting a detailed examination, and the test results are expected to take 1 to 2 days.

If the detailed examination confirms highly pathogenic avian influenza, all poultry raised at the farm will be culled. It is known that there are no commercial-scale poultry farms within a 3 km radius.