High Pathogenic Avian Influenza Suspected Case Confirmed at Cheonan Laying Hen Farm

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Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters Orders Suspension of Poultry Farm Movements

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heung-soon] The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters for Avian Influenza (AI) announced on the 4th that a suspected case of highly pathogenic AI was confirmed at a laying hen farm in Cheonan-si, Chungnam Province.

The Quarantine Headquarters is currently conducting detailed tests, and the determination of whether it is highly pathogenic is expected within 1 to 3 days. Approximately 101,000 chickens are being raised at this farm, and there are six other chicken farming facilities within a 500-meter radius. These six facilities collectively raise a total of 252,000 chickens.

Immediately after the suspected case was confirmed, the initial response team was deployed to control access to the farm, carry out preventive culling, and conduct epidemiological investigations. Additionally, from 2 p.m. on the same day until 2 a.m. on the 6th, a 36-hour temporary movement ban order was issued nationwide targeting poultry farms, livestock facilities, and livestock vehicles.

However, farms that are running low on feed or must ship eggs are allowed to move after obtaining approval documents. The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters also plans to conduct disinfection and quarantine inspections targeting poultry farms nationwide, surrounding roads, small streams, and reservoirs.

A representative from the headquarters urged, "Poultry farms should thoroughly carry out the four-stage farm disinfection process and immediately report any abnormalities in the poultry to the quarantine authorities."

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