South Korea: Fighting for 0% highly pathogenic Avian Influenza

Published 2024년 12월 16일

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The article outlines efforts to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) in South Korea, with a focus on inspections and regulations aimed at native chicken markets. Since October, five cases of the disease have been reported, and the government, local governments, and producer groups are collaborating to prevent further spread. The Korea Native Chicken Association is conducting regular inspections to ensure no AI is present in native chickens sold in traditional markets. Inspections include confirming distribution restrictions, creating and storing livestock transaction records, creating and storing disinfection records, and storing movement approval certificates. Non-compliant sales outlets may face fines or imprisonment. The article emphasizes the importance of adhering to quarantine rules to prevent future outbreaks.

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An all-out response is being made nationwide to prevent the further spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza. The Korea Native Chicken Association (Chairman Moon Jeong-jin) has conducted on-site inspections of traditional markets and stores nationwide every year to thoroughly block the occurrence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI), a livestock infectious disease with a high possibility of occurrence in winter. Starting with a laying hen farm in Donghae-si, Gangwon-do on October 29, five cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza have occurred to date, and the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus is still being detected in the feces of wild birds in migratory bird habitats. The government, local governments, and producer groups are making every effort to prevent further spread. The Korean Native Chicken Association conducted on-site inspections of traditional markets in 7 cities and provinces (Daegu, Jeonbuk, Daejeon, Jeonnam, Gwangju, Chungbuk, and Chungnam) as ...

Source: Nongup