An outbreak of H5 avian influenza at a duck farm in Naju... all efforts to prevent its spread

Initial response completed...Access control, disinfection, and culling implemented, 10km radius quarantine area set Avian farm basic prevention rules to be followed, immediate reporting of even mild symptoms urged It has been reported that after the antigen of H5 avian influenza (AI) was detected at a broiler duck farm in Bonghwang-myeon, Naju City, swift initial response measures were taken and all efforts are being made to prevent further spread. The farm raises approximately 24,000 broiler ducks at 42 days of age. During the inspection process before delivery to the slaughterhouse, a detailed examination by the Jeonnam Animal Hygiene Testing Institute on the 20th revealed H5 avian influenza. The final confirmation of high pathogenicity is currently being conducted by the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency. Upon the detection of the H5 antigen, Jeonnam Province immediately deployed the initial response team (2 people) from the Livestock Hygiene and Prevention Support Agency to ...