South Korea: After the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, negligence and non-compliance on disinfection reported
South Korea
Published Dec 4, 2021
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In farms where highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) occurred, many cases were found where farmers did not comply with quarantine rules. According to the quarantine authorities, from the Eumseong Quail Farm in North Chungcheong Province (November 8) to the 1st of this month, highly pathogenic AI occurred in 8 farms of 4 poultry breeds: quail, meat duck, bell duck, and broiler chicken. The outbreak is also spreading to Eumseong, Jeollanam-do, Naju, Gangjin, and Damyang. As a result of analyzing the cases of eight farms, it was found that there were many cases in which quarantine regulations were violated, such as not installing a fence properly or not providing a shoe sterilizer. The ‘Livestock Contagious Disease Prevention Act (Home Appliances Act)’ stipulates that all livestock owners equipped with livestock breeding facilities install fences, shoe sterilizers, sea nets, and disinfection equipment for spraying. The fence must be able to control the entry of people, vehicles, animals, etc. However, there were many cases where the fence was damaged or not installed at all.
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In farms where highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) occurred, many cases were found where farmers did not comply with quarantine rules. According to the quarantine authorities, from the Eumseong Quail Farm in North Chungcheong Province (November 8) to the 1st of this month, highly pathogenic AI occurred in 8 farms of 4 poultry breeds: quail, meat duck, bell duck, and broiler chicken. The outbreak is also spreading to Eumseong, Jeollanam-do, Naju, Gangjin, and Damyang. As a result of analyzing the cases of eight farms, it was found that there were many cases in which quarantine regulations were violated, such as not installing a fence properly or not providing a shoe sterilizer. The ‘Livestock Contagious Disease Prevention Act (Home Appliances Act)’ stipulates that all livestock owners equipped with livestock breeding facilities install fences, shoe sterilizers, sea nets, and disinfection equipment for spraying. The fence must be able to control the entry of ...
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