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S. Korea slaughters chickens over outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza
All News 16:45 February 04, 2022
SEOUL, Feb. 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korean quarantine officials began culling about 33,000 chickens Friday as they confirmed the outbreak of the H5N1 avian influenza virus at a farm, the agricultural ministry said.
The latest case of the highly pathogenic bird flu was reported at a chicken farm in Cheonan, a city located some 92 kilometers south of Seoul, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
The ministry said it issued a 48-hour standstill order on all poultry farms, feed plants and slaughter houses as well as related vehicles across the country starting on 3 p.m. Friday. A violator can face up to one year in prison or fines of up to 10 million won (US$8,300).
It marked the 31st case of a highly pathogenic strain of H5N1 found at poultry farms in South Korea since Nov. 8...
S. Korea slaughters chickens over outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza
All News 16:45 February 04, 2022
SEOUL, Feb. 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korean quarantine officials began culling about 33,000 chickens Friday as they confirmed the outbreak of the H5N1 avian influenza virus at a farm, the agricultural ministry said.
The latest case of the highly pathogenic bird flu was reported at a chicken farm in Cheonan, a city located some 92 kilometers south of Seoul, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
The ministry said it issued a 48-hour standstill order on all poultry farms, feed plants and slaughter houses as well as related vehicles across the country starting on 3 p.m. Friday. A violator can face up to one year in prison or fines of up to 10 million won (US$8,300).
It marked the 31st case of a highly pathogenic strain of H5N1 found at poultry farms in South Korea since Nov. 8...
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