South Korea: The first poultry farm with AI this fall, government to minimize the spread

Published 2022년 10월 19일

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Prime Minister Han Deok-soo of South Korea convened a meeting in response to the first outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) at a poultry farm in Yecheon, Gyeongbuk, to address the urgent need for preventing the spread of the disease. The meeting involved key ministries and local governments, focusing on immediate quarantine measures, education for farm workers, and strict enforcement of quarantine rules. A total of 9,500 ducks on the affected farm were slaughtered, and nearby farms and facilities were placed under restrictions for detailed inspections. Additional measures, such as intensive disinfection and surveillance of wild birds, were implemented to contain the outbreak and prevent further spread. Local governments were also urged to use all resources to prevent livestock infectious diseases and to ensure thorough disinfection at breeding farms.

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Prime Minister Han, ‘Highly pathogenic AI quarantine status inspection meeting’ The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the Ministry of Public Administration and Security, and the Ministry of Environment took a joint response As the first confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) at a poultry farm this fall, the quarantine authorities are making every effort to minimize the spread. Prime Minister Han Deok-soo presided over the ‘Highly Pathogenic AI Prevention Situation Inspection Meeting’ at 6:20 pm on the same day at the government complex in Seoul as the highly pathogenic AI (H5N1 type) was confirmed at the Jongori Farm in Yecheon, Gyeongbuk on the 19th. In his remarks, he said, “The first highly pathogenic AI was confirmed this fall at a duck farm in Yecheon, Gyeongbuk. It's fast," he said. Prime Minister Han pointed out, "In particular, as the number of AI outbreaks in Europe increases significantly this year, cross-infected migratory birds ...

Source: Nongmin