Jeongeup City Implements Intensive Quarantine Measures in Response to Avian Influenza Outbreaks
Strengthened Disinfection and Inspections Target Native Chicken Farms and High-Risk Areas
Jeongeup City in North Jeolla Province has recently established intensive quarantine management measures for the month of February and is strengthening its response to prevent further spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) following outbreaks reported across the country.
According to the city on the 11th, a recent case of avian influenza was confirmed at a native chicken farm in Gunsan, raising the total number of highly pathogenic AI cases at domestic poultry farms to 34 since October 29 of last year.
Jeongeup City has recently prepared a focused quarantine management plan for the month of February and is strengthening quarantine responses to prevent further spread following the outbreak of highly pathogenic AI. Provided by Jeongeup City
Of these, 10 cases occurred within the province (4 in Gimje, 5 in Buan, and 1 in Gunsan).
Accordingly, the city plans to complete sample collection and detailed inspections by the 14th at four traditional market poultry vendors and related vehicles in the region to prevent further spread among native chickens.
Additionally, a "two-week intensive disinfection period" (February 3?16) will be implemented, focusing on layer and duck farms with high incidence rates, and the disinfection of farm entrances will be doubled compared to previous measures. Disinfection will also be expanded in rivers frequented by migratory birds and in high-risk areas with heavy livestock vehicle traffic.
Despite strengthened quarantine measures, farms or affiliated companies that fail to comply with administrative orders and notices will face administrative actions such as fines or reductions in compensation for culling.
A city official stated, "We must recognize the seriousness of the nationwide spread of highly pathogenic AI," and added, "If any suspicious symptoms are found in poultry, they must be reported immediately, and farms must strictly adhere to quarantine protocols."
The official further emphasized, "The city will mobilize all administrative resources and make every effort to completely block the occurrence of highly pathogenic AI."
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