South Korea - Avian influenza in poultry including H5N1, H5N6 and H5N9 2024-2026

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Korea (Rep. of) - Influenza A viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-) - Follow up report 3


GENERAL INFORMATION

COUNTRY/TERRITORY OR ZONE
COUNTRY/TERRITORY

ANIMAL TYPE
TERRESTRIAL

DISEASE CATEGORY
Listed disease

EVENT ID
5381

DISEASE
Influenza A viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-)

CAUSAL AGENT
Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus

GENOTYPE / SEROTYPE / SUBTYPE
H5N1

START DATE
2023/11/27

REASON FOR NOTIFICATION
Recurrence of an eradicated disease

DATE OF LAST OCCURRENCE
2023/08/21

CONFIRMATION DATE
2023/12/01

EVENT STATUS
On-going

END DATE- SELF-DECLARATION

NO REPORT INFORMATION

REPORT NUMBER
Follow-up report 3

REPORT ID
FUR_165807

REPORT REFERENCE - REPORT DATE
2024/02/19

REPORT STATUS
Validated

NO EVOLUTION REPORT

EPIDEMIOLOGY

SOURCE OF EVENT OR ORIGIN OF INFECTION

• Unknown or inconclusive

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL COMMENTS
No epidemiological comment

QUANTITATIVE DATA SUMMARY

MEASURING UNIT
Animal

SpeciesSusceptibleCasesDeathsKilled and Disposed ofSlaughtered/ Killed for commercial useVaccinated Eurasian Wigeon (WILD)NEW------TOTAL-1---- Gadwall (WILD)NEW-11---TOTAL-11--- Golden Eagle (WILD)NEW-11---TOTAL-11--- Whooper Swan (WILD)NEW------TOTAL-33--- All speciesNEW-22---TOTAL-65---

DIAGNOSTIC DETAILS

CLINICAL SIGNS
YES

METHOD OF DIAGNOSTIC
Diagnostic test

Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)	National Institute of wild life disease control and prevention(NIWDC)	Eurasian Wigeon	1	2023/11/27	2023/11/30	Positive

https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/5381

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Korea (Rep. of) - Influenza A viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-) - Follow up report 5


GENERAL INFORMATION

COUNTRY/TERRITORY OR ZONE
COUNTRY/TERRITORY

ANIMAL TYPE
TERRESTRIAL

DISEASE CATEGORY
Listed disease

EVENT ID
5401

DISEASE
Influenza A viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-)

CAUSAL AGENT
Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus

GENOTYPE / SEROTYPE / SUBTYPE
H5N6

START DATE
2023/12/04

REASON FOR NOTIFICATION
Recurrence of an eradicated strain

DATE OF LAST OCCURRENCE
2018/04/26

CONFIRMATION DATE
2023/12/07

EVENT STATUS
On-going

END DATE - SELF-DECLARATION

NO REPORT INFORMATION

REPORT NUMBER
Follow-up report 5

REPORT ID
FUR_165806

REPORT REFERENCE - REPORT DATE
2024/02/19

REPORT STATUS
Validated

NO EVOLUTION REPORT

EPIDEMIOLOGY

SOURCE OF EVENT OR ORIGIN OF INFECTION

• Unknown or inconclusive

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL COMMENTS
No epidemiological comment

QUANTITATIVE DATA SUMMARY

MEASURING UNIT
Animal

SpeciesSusceptibleCasesDeathsKilled and Disposed ofSlaughtered/ Killed for commercial useVaccinated Mandarin Duck (WILD)NEW------TOTAL-3---- Wildlife (species unspecified) (WILD)NEW------TOTAL-2---- Northern Shoveler (WILD)NEW------TOTAL-11--- Mallard (WILD)NEW------TOTAL-1---- Whooper Swan (WILD)NEW------TOTAL-54--- Great Cormorant (WILD)NEW-11---TOTAL-11--- All speciesNEW-11---TOTAL-136---

DIAGNOSTIC DETAILS

CLINICAL SIGNS
YES

METHOD OF DIAGNOSTIC
Diagnostic test

Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)	National Institute of wild life disease control and prevention(NIWDC)	Northern Shoveler	ob_131225	2024/01/26	Positive
Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)	National Institute of wild life disease control and prevention(NIWDC)	Whooper Swan	ob_130407	2024/01/13	Positive
Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)	National Institute of wild life disease control and prevention(NIWDC)	Mandarin Duck	ob_130408	2024/01/13	Positive
Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)	National Institute of wild life disease control and prevention(NIWDC)	Mandarin Duck	ob_130409	2024/01/13	Positive
Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)	National Institute of wild life disease control and prevention(NIWDC)	Wildlife (species unspecified)	ob_129627	2023/12/23	Positive
Real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR)	National Institute of wild life disease control and prevention(NIWDC)	Whooper Swan	ob_129626	2024/01/27	Positive
Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)	National Institute of wild life disease control and prevention(NIWDC)	Whooper Swan	ob_129010	2023/12/12	Positive
Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)	National Institute of wild life disease control and prevention(NIWDC)	Mallard	ob_129009	2023/12/10	Positive
Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)	National Institute of wild life disease control and prevention(NIWDC)	Mandarin Duck	ob_129005	2023/12/07	Positive

https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/5401

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Korea (Rep. of) - High pathogenicity avian influenza viruses (poultry) (Inf. with) - Follow up report 7 [FINAL]


GENERAL INFORMATION

COUNTRY/TERRITORY OR ZONE
COUNTRY/TERRITORY

ANIMAL TYPE
TERRESTRIAL

DISEASE CATEGORY
Listed disease

EVENT ID
5402

DISEASE
High pathogenicity avian influenza viruses (poultry) (Inf. with)

CAUSAL AGENT
Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus

GENOTYPE / SEROTYPE / SUBTYPE
H5N6

START DATE
2023/12/05

REASON FOR NOTIFICATION
Recurrence of an eradicated strain

DATE OF LAST OCCURRENCE
2018/04/26

CONFIRMATION DATE
2023/12/11

EVENT STATUS
Resolved

END DATE
2024/02/29

SELF-DECLARATION

NO REPORT INFORMATION

REPORT NUMBER
Follow-up report 7

REPORT ID
FUR_166954

REPORT REFERENCE- REPORT DATE
2024/04/16

REPORT STATUS
Validated

NO EVOLUTION REPORT

EPIDEMIOLOGY

SOURCE OF EVENT OR ORIGIN OF INFECTION

• Unknown or inconclusive

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL COMMENTS
No epidemiological comment

QUANTITATIVE DATA SUMMARY

MEASURING UNIT
Animal

SpeciesSusceptibleCasesDeathsKilled and Disposed ofSlaughtered/ Killed for commercial useVaccinated Birds (DOMESTIC)NEW---1275--TOTAL1397503204110161396487--

DIAGNOSTIC DETAILS

CLINICAL SIGNS
YES

METHOD OF DIAGNOSTIC
Clinical, Diagnostic test, Necropsy

Real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR)	Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA), Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA)	Birds	25	2023/12/11	2024/01/25	Positive

https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/5402

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South Korea reports first 'highly pathogenic' bird flu case in more than three months

• Thu, May 23 2024 08:59:55 PM

Seoul, May 23 (IANS): South Korea's Agriculture Ministry said on Thursday it has confirmed the first highly pathogenic avian influenza case in more than three months on a farm in the southeastern part of the country.

The latest case was reported on a farm raising around 22,000 ducks in Changnyeong, 264 kilometres southeast of Seoul...https://www.daijiworld.com/news/news...newsID=1194018

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Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

• Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
• Related ministries

Measures to strengthen quarantine following confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza at broiler duck farm in Changnyeong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

2024.05.23 21:45:00

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs ( Minister Song Mi-ryeong , hereinafter referred to as the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs ) announced that highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1 type ) was confirmed at a broiler duck farm ( rearing approximately 22,000 ducks ) located in Changnyeong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do .

There have been no additional outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza since the last outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a broiler duck farm in Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do on February 8 , but a new outbreak occurred in 105 days . The farm where highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed this time was confirmed during a detailed inspection by the Gyeongsangnam-do Animal Health Testing Laboratory before shipping broiler ducks to the slaughterhouse .

As soon as the H5 type antigen is confirmed, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs deploys an initial response team to the site and implements preemptive quarantine measures such as access control, culling, and epidemiological investigation of the farm in question . To prevent further spread , It was announced that a temporary standstill order would be issued for farms, etc.

This temporary movement suspension order is for 24 hours from 23:00 on May 23rd ( Thursday ) to 23:00 on May 24th ( Friday ) , “ Duck farms and livestock facilities ( feed factories , slaughterhouses, etc. ) in the Gyeongnam region . ” Livestock vehicles and duck farms and livestock facilities ( feed factories , slaughterhouses, etc. ) belonging to the same affiliate ( Juwonsan Duck ) ․ It is issued for “ livestock vehicles . ”

* Guidance measures such as disseminating information to related organizations such as local governments and producer groups and sending text messages to poultry-related farms , livestock facilities , and livestock vehicle drivers

During the temporary movement suspension period, the Central Investigation Agency plans to form a central inspection team (9 teams , 18 people ) to check whether farms , facilities , and vehicles follow orders .

* Violation of the temporary movement suspension order without a movement approval document and disinfection measures will result in imprisonment of up to 1 year or a fine of up to 10 million won in accordance with Article 57 of the Animal Contagious Disease Prevention Act .

In addition, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is promoting quarantine measures to prevent highly pathogenic avian influenza and prevent its further spread .

First , the avian influenza (AI) crisis alert will be raised from 'concern' to 'caution' level in accordance with the avian influenza emergency action guidelines ( SOP ) * , and the livestock disease quarantine headquarters and situation room will be activated in the local government where the outbreak occurred and nearby local governments. .

* Avian influenza crisis warning is divided into 3 levels ( interest , caution , serious )
** All quarantine areas set due to the outbreak of highly pathogenic AI last winter were lifted , and there were no abnormalities in poultry farms and wild birds , so the level was downgraded from ' Caution ' to ' Concern ' as of April 17 .

Second , in order to detect infected individuals early, a general inspection was conducted on the Gyeongnam region duck farm ( No. 48 ) and the affiliated duck farm ( No. 56 ) where the outbreak occurred from May 24 to May 31 , and poultry farms nationwide . * We will further strengthen detailed inspections, including shortening the inspection cycle .

* ( Example ) Broiler duck : ( Current ) Inspection once during the breeding period → ( Strengthened ) ( outside quarantine area ) Inspection twice during the breeding period , inspection every 5 days within 500m~3km ( within quarantine area ), breeding within 3~10km 4 inspections during the period

Third , in order to strengthen the quarantine responsibility of affiliated companies, affiliated farms are periodically inspected through affected affiliated companies , and video conferences between the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs , which had been suspended as the crisis alert was lowered to the level of concern, and the affected affiliated companies were held again to provide information to affiliated farms. Inspect the current status of quarantine management for Korea .

Fourth , in order to prevent the inflow of pollutants due to frequent movement of vehicles and personnel to poultry farms, the stocking and shipping process will be carried out as quickly as possible * , and in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, surveillance and inspection of wild birds will be further strengthened , while Changnyeong-gun We plan to deploy additional disinfection vehicles (2 units ) to intensively disinfect roads and farm entrances around migratory bird habitats .

* Broiler chicken : ( existing ) 7 days → ( changed ) within 5 days , broiler duck : ( existing ) 7 days → ( changed ) within 3 days

Choi Jeong-rok, Director of Quarantine Policy at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, said, “ Most winter migratory birds have moved north , but considering the overseas outbreak situation and the movement of summer migratory birds, there is a risk of occurrence, so if farm officials do not follow quarantine rules, contaminants can flow into the farm at any time. there is ." He emphasized, “ Poultry farms must be vigilant and strictly follow biosecurity rules, such as minimizing the entry of people and vehicles into the farm and disinfection, with the mindset that I will protect my farm .” he urged .



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Korea (Rep. of) - High pathogenicity avian influenza viruses (poultry) (Inf. with) - Immediate notification


GENERAL INFORMATION

COUNTRY/TERRITORY OR ZONE
COUNTRY/TERRITORY

ANIMAL TYPE
TERRESTRIAL

DISEASE CATEGORY
Listed disease

EVENT ID
5688

DISEASE
High pathogenicity avian influenza viruses (poultry) (Inf. with)

CAUSAL AGENT
Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus

GENOTYPE / SEROTYPE / SUBTYPE
H5N1

START DATE
2024/05/22

REASON FOR NOTIFICATION
Recurrence of an eradicated strain

DATE OF LAST OCCURRENCE
2024/02/29

CONFIRMATION DATE
2024/05/22

EVENT STATUS
On-going

END DATE- SELF-DECLARATION

NO REPORT INFORMATION

REPORT NUMBER
Immediate notification

REPORT ID
IN_167465

REPORT REFERENCE- REPORT DATE
2024/05/24

REPORT STATUS
Validated

NO EVOLUTION REPORT

EPIDEMIOLOGY

SOURCE OF EVENT OR ORIGIN OF INFECTION

• Unknown or inconclusive

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL COMMENTS
No epidemiological comment QUANTITATIVE DATA SUMMARY

MEASURING UNIT
Animal

SpeciesSusceptibleCasesDeathsKilled and Disposed ofSlaughtered/ Killed for commercial useVaccinated Birds (DOMESTIC)NEW2200030030021700--TOTAL2200030030021700--

DIAGNOSTIC DETAILS

CLINICAL SIGNS
YES

METHOD OF DIAGNOSTIC
Clinical, Diagnostic test

Real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR)	Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA), Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA)	Birds	ob_134863	2024/05/22	Positive

https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/5688

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Highly pathogenic AI in Gangwon East Sea… First occurrence this fall at a poultry farm

Submission time 2024-10-30 16:30

(Sejong = Yonhap News) Reporter Shin Seon-mi = This fall, the first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) was confirmed at a domestic poultry farm.

The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters (CDSCHQ) announced on the 30th that highly pathogenic AI (H5N1 type) occurred at a laying hen farm in Donghae-si, Gangwon-do.

This comes five months after a case of highly pathogenic AI infection was reported at a poultry farm in Changnyeong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do on May 23.

The previous day, the central government confirmed the presence of the virus at this farm and culled about 780 chickens and ducks raised there.

Additionally, a standstill order was issued for poultry farms and livestock facilities nationwide.

The revised version will strengthen quarantine management, including disinfection, inspection, and testing of migratory bird arrival areas and poultry farms, in response to the outbreak of highly pathogenic AI.

We will conduct detailed inspections of seven farms and three livestock vehicles with epidemiological links to the outbreak farm, and disinfect roads around migratory bird arrival areas across the country and nearby poultry farms.

Compliance with quarantine rules at 1,328 small-scale poultry farms nationwide will be inspected until the 15th of next month, and small-scale poultry farms in risk areas such as migratory bird arrival areas will be purchased.

sun@yna.co.kr

https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20241030080800030?section=economy/all&site=major_news01

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H5-type avian influenza antigen confirmed for the first time this winter at a laying hen farm in Donghae-si, Gangwon-do 2024.10.29 23:57:00

The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza ( Headed by Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Song Mee-ryeong , hereinafter referred to as the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters ) announced on October 29 that H5 type avian influenza antigen was confirmed at a laying hen farm ( mixed breeding of approximately 700 laying hens and 80 ducks ) in Donghae-si, Gangwon - do .

* Whether it is highly pathogenic is being precisely tested by the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency ( expected to take approximately 1 to 3 days )

This is the first time this winter that H5 type avian influenza antigen has been confirmed in a poultry farm since highly pathogenic avian influenza was detected in wild bird feces collected from the Mangyeong River in Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do on October 2 .

* Detection of highly pathogenic AI in domestic wild birds ( based on sampling ): 3 cases in total (October 2 , Gunsan Mangyeong River , October 14 , Yongin Cheongmicheon , October 17 , Jeju Yongsuji )

Since there is a high possibility that the farm will be judged as highly pathogenic if the H5 type avian influenza antigen is detected, an initial response team has been preemptively dispatched to the farm in question to implement quarantine measures such as access control , culling , and epidemiological investigation in accordance with the “ Avian Influenza Quarantine Implementation Guidelines (Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Notice ) ” and the “ Avian Influenza Emergency Action Guidelines (AI SOP ) . ”

In addition , a temporary standstill order will be issued for all poultry farms and related livestock facilities ( slaughterhouses , feed factories, etc. ) and livestock vehicles nationwide from 00:00 to 24:00 on Wednesday , October 30 for 24 hours .

The central government emphasized that people should strictly follow basic quarantine rules, such as refraining from entering migratory bird arrival sites where there is a risk of contact with the virus , performing two- stage disinfection of vehicles entering and exiting farms ( disinfection with fixed sterilizers and high-pressure sprayers ), prohibiting egg transport vehicles from entering the farm , changing into special boots before entering the livestock shed , and washing and disinfecting machinery and equipment when bringing them into the livestock shed .
In addition , livestock farms were asked to immediately report to quarantine authorities any symptoms of highly pathogenic avian influenza, such as increased mortality , decreased egg production , and decreased feed intake, as well as any mild symptoms * , in their poultry .

* Reduced feed intake , depression , drowsiness , respiratory symptoms , green stool ( green diarrhea ) , etc.

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Quarantine management is being strengthened following the first outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a domestic poultry farm (Donghae, Gangwon Province) 2024.10.30 16:30:00

The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza ( Headed by Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Song Mee-ryeong , hereinafter referred to as the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters ) announced on October 29 that it would strengthen quarantine management after an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1 type ) occurred at a laying hen farm ( mixed breeding of approximately 700 birds and 80 ducks ) in Donghae-si , Gangwon-do .

Since the first detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild bird feces collected from the Mangyeong River in Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do on October 2 , a total of three cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza have been detected in wild birds * , and this is the first case in a poultry farm during the 2024/2025 winter season . Recently, highly pathogenic avian influenza has been occurring one after another in poultry farms in Japan ** , and with winter migratory birds arriving in earnest, quarantine management needs to be strengthened .

* October 2nd , Gunsan Mangyeong River , October 14th , Yongin Cheongmicheon , October 17th , Jeju Yongsuji
** 3 poultry farms ( 1 broiler , 2 laying hens ), 6 wild birds

As soon as H5 type avian influenza was confirmed at the farm on October 29 , the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters implemented initial quarantine measures , including culling approximately 780 poultry from the farm . In addition, a standstill order was issued for all poultry farms, related livestock facilities ( slaughterhouses , feed factories, etc. ) , and livestock vehicles nationwide for 24 hours starting at 00:00 on Wednesday , October 30 .

Following the final confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza on October 30 following the detection of the H5 type , quarantine management such as disinfection, inspection, and testing of migratory bird arrival areas and poultry farms will be strengthened .

First , we are restricting movement and conducting detailed inspections on farms (7 farms ) and livestock vehicles (3 vehicles ) related to the outbreak farm epidemiology , and we are disinfecting roads around migratory bird arrival areas across the country, nearby poultry farms , and small farms every day by deploying all available disinfection resources ( approximately 900 vehicles ) .
Second , we will once again inspect compliance with quarantine rules at small-scale poultry farms nationwide (1,328 farms ) by November 15 , and actively promote purchase and culling of small -scale poultry farms in risk areas such as migratory bird arrival areas .

Third , we will continuously provide guidance and information on outbreak situations and quarantine rules to poultry farms by utilizing dedicated managers (2,549 people ) designated in advance , and produce and additionally distribute promotional materials ( leaflets , infographics , card news, etc. ) for early reporting, etc. that can be easily understood by foreign workers .

Meanwhile , the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters has announced special quarantine measures to strengthen quarantine management by setting a special quarantine period from October of this year to February of next year in order to block the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the winter . Accordingly , while strengthening surveillance and inspection of poultry farms in key quarantine management areas , it has designated quarantine headquarters and local government dedicated officers for special management of 205 laying hens with more than 100,000 birds and 10 concentrated laying hens complexes . In addition , an autonomous quarantine system has been established in which livestock integrated business operators independently manage the quarantine situation of contracted breeding farms . In addition , in order to minimize horizontal transmission between farms , the quarantine management is being completely done, such as by shortening the cycle of avian influenza inspections on farms .

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https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/5990

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Source: http://nuriilbo.com/news/article.html?no=578510

Translation:

Confirmation of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza at Meat Duck Farm in Eumseong, Chungcheongbuk-do

Reporter Shin Hyeon-gil nr0605@nuriilbo.com
Registered 2024.11.08 19:50:03


(Nuri Ilbo) The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza confirmed H5 type avian influenza at a meat duck farm (approximately 23,600 ducks) in Eumseong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do on November 7. On November 8, the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters held a quarantine meeting with relevant ministries and local governments to review the situation of the highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak and quarantine measures.



On November 7, the owner of a meat duck farm in Eumseong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, reported an increase in deaths to the livestock quarantine agency, and a detailed examination confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) on November 8. This is the second outbreak this year.



In addition, considering the current situation of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds in our country (6 cases) and in Japan (6 cases in poultry farms and 14 cases in wild birds), this is a serious situation that can occur anywhere in the country, so quarantine measures should be strengthened for each farm and early reporting to quarantine authorities is required when suspicious symptoms are present.



As soon as the H5 antigen was confirmed at a meat duck farm in Eumseong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do on November 7, the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters preemptively implemented entry control, preventive culling, and epidemiological investigation by deploying an initial response team in accordance with the 'Avian Influenza Emergency Operation Guidelines (SOP)'.



Meanwhile, in order to block the spread, a temporary standstill order has been issued to duck farms and related livestock facilities (feed factories, slaughterhouses, etc.) and livestock vehicles nationwide from 11:00 PM on Thursday, November 7 to 11:00 PM on Friday, November 8, and compliance is being monitored.



In addition, we are conducting detailed inspections of farms (approximately 40 households), livestock facilities (10 locations), and livestock vehicles (6 vehicles) related to the outbreak farm epidemiology, and are disinfecting roads around migratory bird arrival areas, small rivers, and reservoirs nationwide, as well as access roads to poultry farms, by mobilizing all available disinfection resources (approximately 1,300 vehicles) every day.



The revised version will strengthen quarantine measures as follows to block and prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza.

First, in order to detect avian influenza-infected livestock early, the nationwide detailed inspection cycle for poultry farms will be shortened and operated, and a comprehensive detailed inspection will be conducted from November 8 to 13 on all duck farms in the same affiliated farm as the outbreak farm and all duck farms in Chungcheongbuk-do.



Second, the amount of samples to be tested at slaughterhouses affiliated with the same farm as the outbreak farm will be increased from the current 30% to 60%.



Third, special inspections will be conducted on 166 farms that have not participated in the duck breeding restriction, which poses a high risk of livestock infectious diseases, from November 11 to 22, and comprehensive inspections will be completed on 204 large-scale laying hen farms by November 15. In addition, the inspection cycle by the responsible officer for laying hen complexes will be shortened from once every two weeks to once a week.



Fourth, a 'nationwide intensive disinfection week' will be implemented until November 15, disinfecting roads around migratory bird arrival areas and nearby poultry farms (1,188 units) at least twice a day.



Fifth, in order to raise awareness in poultry farms, intensive training on basic quarantine rules will be conducted by poultry producer groups and affiliates, and local governments will repeatedly promote quarantine rules to poultry farms through dedicated officers at each farm.



Kim Jong-gu, director of the Agricultural Innovation Policy Office at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, asked local governments to “thoroughly manage poultry farms so that they do not miss regular inspections and checks, and strengthen management of affiliates so that affiliates can have a sense of responsibility and thoroughly educate and inspect contracted farms.”

n addition, he requested, “Please do your utmost to manage laying hen farms so that the price of eggs, which is closely related to the people’s lives, is not affected,” and emphasized, “In order to prevent highly pathogenic avian influenza, it is most important for farmers to follow basic quarantine rules, such as thorough disinfection and changing boots, so please educate, promote, and inspect farms.”



We requested the Ministry of Public Administration and Security and the Ministry of Environment to “cooperate in checking the status of quarantine by local governments and in forecasting, inspection, and information sharing on migratory bird arrival sites.”



Lastly, he requested, “All relevant ministries, local governments, and livestock farms should cooperate and do their best in quarantine management to minimize damage caused by highly pathogenic avian influenza.”



As of November, the supply of duck meat is stable, and the number of ducks culled due to the outbreak of avian influenza this time is approximately 23,600, which is 0.28% of the number of ducks raised in Korea (8.45 million), so the impact on the domestic supply and demand of ducks is not expected to be significant. The countermeasure headquarters plans to closely monitor the supply and demand situation and manage the supply and demand of livestock products without any gaps.

[Shiloh]

Source: https://news.nate.com/view/20241117n17738

Confirmation of H5-type avian influenza antigen at a broiler farm in Ganghwa, Incheon
Policy Briefing Original Article Sent 2024-11-18 10:31


Summary with AI Chat

The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Headed by Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Song Mei-ryeong, hereinafter referred to as the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters) announced on November 17 that H5 type avian influenza antigen was confirmed at a broiler farm (raising approximately 15,800 birds) in Ganghwa, Incheon.


* Whether it is highly pathogenic is being precisely tested by the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (expected to take approximately 1 to 3 days)


This is the third time this winter that H5 type avian influenza antigen has been confirmed at a poultry farm, following the first outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a laying hen farm in Donghae-si, Gangwon-do on October 29.


* Highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak in poultry farms ('24.10.29.~) : 2 cases (1 laying hen, 1 meat duck)

- 1st: Gangwon Donghae laying hens (10.29, H5N1 type), 2nd: Chungbuk Eumseong meat ducks (11.7, H5N1 type)

** Detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza in domestic wild birds: 8 cases in total


Since the H5 type avian influenza antigen is highly likely to be determined as highly pathogenic, an initial response team has been preemptively dispatched to the relevant farm in accordance with the 'Avian Influenza Quarantine Implementation Guidelines (Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Notice)' and the 'Avian Influenza Emergency Action Guidelines (AI SOP)' to implement quarantine measures such as access control, culling, and epidemiological investigation.


The central government emphasized that people should strictly follow basic quarantine rules, such as refraining from entering migratory bird habitats where there is a risk of contact with the virus, performing two-stage disinfection (fixed disinfection and high-pressure sprayer disinfection) of vehicles entering and exiting farms, prohibiting egg transport vehicles from entering farms, changing into special boots before entering livestock sheds, and washing and disinfecting machinery and equipment when bringing them into livestock sheds.


In addition, livestock farms were asked to immediately report to quarantine authorities not only major symptoms suspected of highly pathogenic avian influenza, such as increased mortality, decreased egg production, and decreased feed intake, but also mild symptoms* in poultry they raise.


* Depression, drowsiness, respiratory symptoms, green stool (green diarrhea), etc.


Attached Farm 4-Step Disinfection Guidelines

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Authorities cull 15,000 chickens at Ganghwa County farm due to avian influenza case

Published: 19 Nov. 2024, 13:33
Korea has confirmed the season's third case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) at a poultry farm west of Seoul, a provincial government said Monday.

The case was reported at the chicken farm in Incheon's Ganghwa County...

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Highly pathogenic avian influenza and lumpy skin outbreak, all-out response to prevent further spread 2024.11.18 21:00:00

The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters ( Director Song Mee-ryeong, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs , hereinafter referred to as the CDSCHQ ) held a meeting with relevant ministries and local governments on Monday, November 18 to inspect the livestock infectious disease outbreak situation and quarantine measures following the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (confirmed on November 18) at a broiler farm (approximately 17,000 heads ) in Ganghwa - gun , Incheon on Sunday, November 17 and the outbreak of lumpy skin disease at a Korean beef farm ( raising 2 heads ) in Yeongam - gun , Jeollanam - do .

1. Situation

On Sunday , November 17 , a farm owner in Ganghwa-gun, Incheon reported an increase in chicken deaths , and a farm owner in a cattle farm in Yeongam-gun, Jeollanam- do reported to the livestock quarantine agency after discovering skin nodules on one of their cattle. As a result of a detailed examination , both were confirmed to be positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) and lumpy skin virus .
* Outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (3 cases ) and lumpy skin disease (20 cases ) ( as of 17.11.24 )

2. Quarantine measures

First , on Sunday, November 17 , when highly pathogenic avian influenza , lumpy skin disease, broke out at the farm, the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters immediately dispatched an emergency response team and an epidemiological investigation team to the site and is currently taking emergency quarantine measures, including restricting entry of outsiders and vehicles into the farm , culling ( approximately 17,000 chickens and 2 cows ), disinfection , and epidemiological investigation .

Second , a temporary standstill order has been issued for farms , livestock facilities , and vehicles related to chicken farms, from 7:00 PM on Monday , November 18 to 7:00 PM on Tuesday , November 19 for 24 hours , and a 48 -hour standstill order has been issued for Yeongam and six adjacent cities and counties ( Muan , Naju , Hwasun , Jangheung , Gangjin , and Haenam ) from 10:00 PM on Sunday, November 17 to 10:00 PM on Tuesday , November 19 , and compliance is being checked. In addition, the crisis level has been raised from caution to serious for Yeongam, Jeollanam -do, where lumpy skin disease occurred , and six adjacent cities and counties .

Third , we will conduct quarantine measures such as detailed inspections , movement restrictions , and disinfection on farms (40 farms ), livestock facilities (14 locations ) , and livestock vehicles (5 vehicles ) that are epidemiologically related to the farms where highly pathogenic avian influenza occurred .

In addition , to block the spread of the virus in the area where lumpy skin disease occurred, all available disinfection resources (48 units ) , including wide- area disinfection equipment and disinfection vehicles , were mobilized to intensively disinfect 8,536 cattle farms in the area where the disease occurred and neighboring cities and counties and surrounding roads. In addition , clinical tests were conducted on 331 cattle farms within the quarantine zone ( within 5 km radius of the farm where the disease occurred) and 125 cattle farms with an epidemiological relationship with the farm where the disease occurred , and livestock vehicles (11 units ) related to the epidemiological situation were cleaned and disinfected .

3. Strengthening quarantine measures

In order to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters will conduct special quarantine management inspections ( No. 328 ) on broiler farms nationwide ( No. 18-27) and strengthen quarantine management on feed factories , laying hens, and duck farms .
* The Feed Association conducts monthly quarantine inspections of feed factories nationwide (77 locations ) ( until the end of the special quarantine period ), regular weekly inspections of densely populated laying hen complexes (10 locations ) , and special inspections of duck farms that do not participate in breeding restrictions.
In addition , we plan to disseminate the outbreak situation to all cattle farms and inspect the vaccination management status . In addition , we are intensively promoting quarantine rules such as farm disinfection and insect vector control , and we plan to actively implement the nationwide simultaneous ( Wednesday ) and weekend disinfection and quarantine days (until December 11) .

4. Requests

Choi Jeong-rok , director of the quarantine policy bureau of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, said at the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters meeting , “ Recently, highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected nationwide (8 cases ) in wild birds , and it is expected that the virus will be introduced the most in December and January when migratory birds begin to arrive in earnest .” He added , “ Eight cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza have also occurred at poultry farms in Japan, and with temperatures dropping rapidly recently , there are concerns that additional outbreaks will occur, centered on farms with inadequate quarantine measures . ”

He continued , “ In particular, since this highly pathogenic avian influenza broke out in a broiler farm , farmers must be alert to risk factors such as the transport of eggs and egg seats , and thorough quarantine management is necessary . ” He also requested, “ Please cooperate so that we can conduct special inspections of all broiler farms nationwide, conduct telephone surveillance, etc., and actively utilize the responsible liaisons designated for each layer cluster (10 locations ) so that meticulous quarantine management can be achieved . ”
* Gunsan Mangyeonggang 10.2 , Yongin Cheongmicheon 10.14 , Jeju Yongsuji 10.17 , Ulsan Ulju 10.26 , Pocheon Pocheoncheon 10.29 , Jeongeup Jeongeupcheon 11.5 , Anseong Cheongmicheon 10.28 , Anseong Cheongmicheon 11.12

In addition , “ We request that each city and county under the jurisdiction of each city and province properly inspect and manage quarantine management such as operating a situation room , controlling migratory bird arrival sites , and inspecting farms , ” and “ We ask that you provide intensive education and publicity on suspicious symptoms and reporting methods , deficiencies in outbreak farms , and penalties, in order to raise the awareness of poultry farms. We also ask that affiliated business operators also promote education and inspections for contracted farms . ”

In addition , “ The recent falling temperatures will lead to a decrease in insect vector activity , and the formation of herd immunity in small intestines through vaccination will lower the possibility of the spread of lumpiskin disease , but sporadic outbreaks cannot be ruled out , centered around individuals with insufficient antibody formation . Therefore , local governments and farms across the country should be vigilant and do their best to prevent additional livestock disease damage by actively engaging in quarantine activities such as vaccination , insect vector control , and maintaining clean breeding environments . ”

5. Livestock product supply and demand

As of November , the supply of beef and chicken is stable, and the number of cattle culled due to 20 outbreaks of lumpy skin disease this year is 245 , and there have been a total of 3 outbreaks of avian influenza , and the cumulative number of culled, including meat breeding stock, is approximately 130,000 .
This is equivalent to 0.01% of the 3.41 million domestic cattle ( Korean cattle ) raised , and considering the 9.3 million meat breeding chickens raised , it is equivalent to 0.14% , meaning there is no impact on supply and demand . The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters plans to closely monitor the supply and demand situation and manage the supply and demand of cattle and chicken without any gaps .

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Avian influenza outbreak at meat duck farm in Seosan, Chungnam
Reporter Shin Seo-hee Input 2024.11.26 11:04 Comments 0

[Joongbu Daily Reporter Shin Seo-hee] The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza announced on the 25th that H5 avian influenza antigen was confirmed at a meat duck farm (33,000 ducks) in Seosan, Chungnam.

Since the first outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a laying hen farm in Donghae-si, Gangwon-do on October 29, this is the fifth time this winter that H5 avian influenza antigen has been confirmed at a poultry farm.

The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters requested, "Please refrain from entering migratory bird arrival sites where there is a possibility of virus contact, perform two-stage disinfection (fixed disinfection and high-pressure spray disinfection) of vehicles entering and exiting farms, prohibit egg transport vehicles from entering farms, change into special boots before entering livestock sheds, and wash and disinfect machinery and equipment when bringing them into livestock sheds. Please thoroughly follow the basic quarantine rules." They also requested, "Livestock farms should immediately report to quarantine authorities not only major symptoms suspected of highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry they are raising, such as increased mortality, decreased egg production rate, and decreased feed intake, but also mild symptoms." As of now, the status of highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks is 10 cases in total, including the first case in Gangwon Donghae laying hens (10.29, H5N1 type), the second case in Chungbuk Eumseong meat ducks (11.7, H5N1 type), the third case in Incheon Ganghwa meat breeders (11.17, H5N1 type), and the fourth case in Jeollanam Yeongam small-scale native chickens (11.24, H5N1 type).
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Source: Joongbu Daily - Chungcheong Province's representative news platform (https://www.jbnews.com)

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Source: https://news.kbs.co.kr/news/pc/view/view.do?ncd=8121852

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H5N1 highly pathogenic AI detected at Gangjin duck farm
Input 2024.12.03 (21:53)
Revised 2024.12.04 (07:46)

H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) antigen was detected at Gangjin duck farm.

Today (the 3rd), AI antigen was found in Gangjin, Jeollanam-do and Sejong City, and quarantine authorities are on edge.

This is reporter Heo Jae-hee's report.

Report

The farm owner reported suspicion of avian influenza to the authorities after 40 ducks died one after another at the farm over the past few days.

As a result of a detailed examination, AI antigen was detected in the ducks that died as well as other ducks that were being raised in the same area.

Emergency quarantine work is underway at the duck farm where avian influenza antigen was detected.

As the movement ban order was issued, signs were erected in front of the farm indicating that entry was prohibited.

In order to prevent further spread, 22,000 ducks raised on the farm were disposed of as a preventive measure, and 14 farms within a 10-kilometer radius designated as quarantine areas are undergoing movement restrictions, disinfection, and surveillance.

In Jeollanam-do, this is the second outbreak of avian influenza following Yeongam on the 24th of last month.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs issued a temporary movement ban order for livestock facilities and livestock vehicles nationwide for 36 hours until 1 p.m. tomorrow (the 4th).

[Park Seok-jun/Jeollanam-do Animal Quarantine Team Leader: "Right now, it's a very serious time. Farmers, please refrain from entering migratory bird habitats as there is a risk of contamination."]

In addition, quarantine authorities have imposed a movement restriction measure for 508,000 chickens and ducks within a 10-kilometer radius of the farm where the outbreak occurred for 28 days.

KBS News, Heo Jae-hee.

Cameraman: Lee Woo-jae

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Source: https://www.koreatimenews.com/news/a...html?no=663620

Highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed at Gimje meat duck farm
Reporter Kwon Chung-hyun
Registered 2024.12.06 20:30:01

Jeonbuk Autonomous Province announced on the 6th that highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) was confirmed at a meat duck farm in Gongdeok-myeon, Gimje-si. This is the 8th positive case nationwide.

As soon as the H5 type avian influenza antigen was confirmed, the first response team was deployed and preemptive quarantine measures such as entry control, preventive culling, and epidemiological investigation were implemented, and 17,868 ducks in captivity were culled.

In addition, to prevent further spread, movement restrictions, enhanced disinfection, and detailed inspections were implemented on 41 poultry farms (37 chickens, 3 ducks, and 1 quail) within a 10km radius.

An official from the North Jeolla Special Self-Governing Province requested, “In order to prevent and spread avian influenza, please thoroughly disinfect vehicles and people entering and exiting farms, change boots and disinfect hands before entering livestock sheds, and thoroughly follow quarantine rules such as disinfecting and cleaning the inside and outside of the livestock sheds every day.”

In addition, we requested that “if any major suspicious symptoms or mild symptoms of highly pathogenic avian influenza, such as death or decreased egg production, are confirmed, please immediately report them to the quarantine authorities.”