South Korea - Poultry: Avian flu including H5N1 & H5N6 - 2024 & 2025

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S. Korea confirms 2 more bird flu outbreaks, raising season's total to 23

20:11 January 10, 2025

SEOUL, Jan. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea reported two additional cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) Monday, bringing the country's total number of outbreaks this season to 23, authorities said.

The new cases were detected at a broiler breeder farm in Dangjin, 79 kilometers south of Seoul, and a meat duck farm in Buan, 204 kilometers south of Seoul, according to the central disaster management headquarters for AI outbreaks.

Authorities are monitoring 69 poultry farms located within the quarantine zones of the two infected farms to prevent further spread, the anti-disaster office said.

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Strengthening quarantine measures following confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza at meat breeding farms in Dangjin, Chungnam and Buan, Jeollabuk-do

2025.01.10 19:00:00 Quarantine Policy Bureau Avian Influenza Quarantine Division

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 ) confirmed H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza at a broiler farm ( approximately 33,000 birds ) in Dangjin-si, Chungcheongnam-do and a broiler duck farm (approximately 24,000 birds ) in Buan -si, Jeollabuk-do on Friday, January 10. The headquarters held a meeting with relevant ministries and local governments on the same day to inspect the outbreak situation and quarantine measures for highly pathogenic avian influenza .

1. Situation

On January 9 ( Thursday ), the broiler breeding stock was confirmed through a farm report , and the broiler ducks were confirmed through a pre-shipment inspection , and the highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) was confirmed as a result of a detailed inspection (1.10) . This is the 22nd and 23rd occurrence * since the first occurrence on October 29 .

* Laying hens (9 cases ), meat ducks (9 cases ), native chickens (2 cases ), meat breeders (2 cases ), laying hens (1 case )

Considering the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in domestic poultry farms (23 cases ) and wild birds (27 cases ) and the full-scale arrival of migratory birds , this is a serious situation that could occur anywhere in the country. Therefore, all farms across the country must strengthen quarantine and report to quarantine authorities without delay if they have any suspicious symptoms .

2. Quarantine measures

After the H5 antigen was confirmed at a meat breeding farm in Dangjin-si, Chungcheongnam-do and a meat duck farm in Buan-gun, Jeollabuk-do, the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters immediately dispatched an initial response team in accordance with the ' Avian Influenza Emergency Operation Guidelines (SOP)' to control entry and exit , and is conducting an epidemiological investigation along with the culling of poultry at the affected farms to prevent further spread .

In addition , in order to block the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, a 24- hour standstill * order has been issued for related poultry farms , livestock facilities, and livestock vehicles, and compliance is being checked .

* (22nd Chungnam entire and Gyeonggi Hwaseong‧Pyeongtaek chicken farm related ) 1.10( Fri ) 1:00 ~ 1.11( Sat ) 1:00 , 24 hours , (23rd Jeollabuk-do and nationwide Dasol affiliated duck farm related ) 1.10( Fri ) 12:00 ~ 1.11( Sat ) 12:00 , 24 hours

In addition , we are conducting detailed inspections of poultry farms (69 locations : 12 in Dangjin , 57 in Buan ) within a quarantine zone (~10km) of the outbreak farm , and are disinfecting roads around migratory bird arrival areas , small streams , reservoirs, and access roads to poultry farms by deploying all available disinfection resources .

3. Strengthening quarantine measures

The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters is strengthening quarantine measures as follows to block the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza .

First , in order to strengthen quarantine management for meat breeding farms nationwide, the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency ( hereinafter referred to as the Quarantine Agency ) and local governments will conduct special inspections of large-scale meat breeding farms nationwide ( 41 farms with over 50,000 heads) from January 13 to 24 and strengthen telephone surveillance * .

* Check for daily decreases in egg production rate , increases in mortality, etc., and if any abnormalities are found , immediately dispatch a quarantine officer to conduct a preliminary inspection.

Second , in order to strengthen the inspection of duck farms and slaughterhouses related to the Dasol Duck Group, a comprehensive inspection will be conducted from January 13 to 17 on 93 duck farms belonging to Dasol Group companies nationwide . In addition, slaughter inspections will be strengthened on all farms shipping ducks to slaughterhouses belonging to Dasol Duck Group companies for the next 14 days .

Third , for laying hens in 14 cities and counties * with a high risk of outbreaks , where there is a history of past outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza or laying hens are currently raising more than 100,000 , the Quarantine Headquarters and local governments have formed an on-site inspection team to continuously conduct an inspection of the status of quarantine rule compliance until January 24 .

* Gyeonggi 7 ( Pocheon , Gimpo , Hwaseong , Icheon , Yeoju , Anseong, Pyeongtaek ), Chungbuk 2 ( Eumseong , Jincheon ) , Chungnam 3 ( Asan , Cheonan , Cheongyang ), Jeonbuk 1 ( Gimje ), Sejong 1
** Whether entry and exit of external vehicles and people is controlled and disinfected , whether the egg loading area is disinfected, etc.
Fourth , by January 31, we will implement measures to minimize livestock vehicle movement in 10 densely populated laying hens nationwide and large farms ( No. 204 ) raising more than 100,000 birds , and manage compliance ** .

* Prevent cross-contamination by identifying duplicate entry and exit of vehicles, using dedicated vehicles or visiting only one farm per day , and reinforcing disinfection.
** Periodic inspection and notification of appropriateness of livestock vehicle entry and disinfection at the farm in charge through the local government dedicated officer ( weekly )

4. Requests

Choi Jeong-rok, Director of the Quarantine Policy Bureau of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, requested, “ First, South Chungcheong Province and North Jeolla Province should quickly complete emergency initial quarantine measures and inspections of epidemiological farms to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza , and thoroughly implement the temporary suspension of movement . ”

In addition , “ Following the concentrated outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in December of last year, four additional cases occurred in January of this year , and the outbreak areas are widely distributed across 15 cities and counties in 9 cities and provinces . Therefore , not only Dangjin City and Buan County, but also local governments across the country should once again check that access control and disinfection of surrounding roads are being implemented well in migratory bird arrival areas within their jurisdiction ,” he emphasized .

* Monthly occurrence status : 1 case in October 24 → 4 cases in November 24 → 14 cases in December 24 → 4 cases in January 25

Lastly , he repeatedly requested , “ Each local government should prepare for the continued severe cold by disseminating proper disinfection techniques to farms to prevent freezing of disinfection facilities and to enable disinfection even in sub-zero temperatures. He also requested that farms closely monitor quarantine rules to prevent the spread of diseases and damage until the cold weather eases and migratory birds begin to migrate . ”

5. Supply and demand of livestock products

As of January , the cumulative number of meat breeding hens and meat ducks culled due to the outbreak of avian influenza was 67,000 and 240,000, respectively , accounting for 0.7 % and 2.8% of the total meat breeding hens (9,302,000 ) and meat ducks (8,448,000 ) , respectively, so the impact on supply and demand is expected to be low . However , the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters plans to closely monitor the supply and demand situation and manage the supply and demand of livestock products without any gaps .

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Source: http://www.foodtoday.or.kr/news/article.html?no=190191


Highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed at Chungbuk Eumseong laying hen farm and Gyeongnam Changnyeong duck farm
Food Today Reporter Noh Tae-young
Registered 2025.01.15 09:35:01

[Food Today = Reporter Noh Tae-young] The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Head Song Mi-ryeong, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, hereinafter referred to as the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters) held a meeting of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters with the participation of relevant ministries and local governments on the 14th to inspect the outbreak situation of highly pathogenic avian influenza and quarantine measures after confirming H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza at a laying hen farm (approximately 20,000 birds) in Eumseong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do and a meat duck farm (approximately 22,000 birds) in Changnyeong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do.

A laying hen farm in Eumseong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do reported an increase in deaths as a result of a farm owner's report, and a meat duck farm in Changnyeong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) on the same day as a result of a detailed examination of samples collected during a routine inspection of poultry farms.

These are the 24th and 25th cases since the first case on October 29th, and the first case in Gyeongnam Province.

Considering the occurrence of highly pathogenic avian influenza in domestic poultry farms (25 cases) and wild birds (28 cases) and the arrival of migratory birds, this is a serious situation that could occur anywhere in the country. Therefore, all poultry farms across the country must strengthen quarantine measures and report to quarantine authorities without delay if they have any suspicious symptoms.

After the H5 antigen was confirmed at a laying hen farm in Eumseong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do and a broiler duck farm in Changnyeong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters immediately dispatched a first response team in accordance with the avian influenza emergency operation guidelines (SOP) to control access, and to prevent further spread, the poultry at the affected farms were culled and an epidemiological investigation was conducted.

In addition, a 24-hour standstill order has been issued for poultry farms, livestock facilities, and livestock vehicles in Chungju-si, Goesan-gun, Jeungpyeong-gun, Jincheon-gun, Yeoju-si, Icheon-si, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, and Cheongdo, Goryeong, and Daegu-si, Gyeongbuk-do, adjacent to the entire Gyeongsangnam-do Province, and the status of compliance is being checked.

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Source: https://news.mt.co.kr/mtview.php?no=2025011920343593850

27th Highly Pathogenic AI Confirmed in Korea at Damyang Duck Farm in Jeollanam-do… Quarantine Strengthened
Reporter Park Geon-hee
2025.01.19 21:01

The 27th highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) in Korea has occurred in Damyang, Jeollanam-do.

According to Newsis, the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters (hereinafter referred to as the Headquarters) confirmed H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza at a meat duck farm in Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do on the 19th. This is the 27th time that H5N1 has been detected in Korea since the first case on October 29th of last year.

The Headquarters stated, "The H5 type was detected during a regular inspection of the duck farm before shipment, and a detailed inspection confirmed that it was H5N1 on the 18th."...

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Strengthening quarantine measures following confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a duck farm in Changnyeong and a laying hen farm

2025.01.14 18:09:00 Quarantine Policy Bureau Avian Influenza Quarantine Division

The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza ( Director Song Mei-ryeong, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs , hereinafter referred to as the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters ) confirmed H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza at a laying hen farm (approximately 20,000 birds ) in Eumseong -gun, Chungcheongbuk -do and a meat duck farm (approximately 22,000 birds ) in Changnyeong-gun, Gyeongsangnam -do on January 14. On the same day, the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters held a meeting with relevant ministries and local governments to inspect the outbreak situation and quarantine measures for highly pathogenic avian influenza .

1. Situation

A laying hen farm in Eumseong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do reported an increase in deaths after the farm owner reported it , and a meat duck farm in Changnyeong-gun , Gyeongsangnam - do confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) on January 14 as a result of a detailed examination of samples collected during a routine inspection of poultry farms . This is the 24th and 25th * occurrence since the first occurrence on October 29 , and the first occurrence in Gyeongsangnam-do .

* By livestock type : 15 chickens ( 10 laying hens , 2 native chickens , 2 meat breeders , 1 laying breeder ), 10 ducks ( 10 meat ducks )

** By region : Jeonbuk 7 cases ( Gimje 3, Buan 4), Gyeonggi 4 cases ( Gimpo 1, Yeoju 2, Hwaseong 1), Chungbuk 4 cases ( Eumseong 3 , Jincheon 1), Chungnam 3 cases ( Dangjin , Seosan , Cheongyang ), Jeonnam 2 cases ( Gangjin , Yeongam ), Gangwon 1 case ( Donghae ), Gyeongbuk 1 case ( Yeongcheon ), Gyeongnam 1 case ( Changnyeong ), Incheon 1 case ( Ganghwa ), Sejong 1 case ,

Considering the occurrence of highly pathogenic avian influenza in domestic poultry farms (25 cases ) and wild birds (28 cases ) and the arrival of migratory birds, this is a serious situation that can occur anywhere in the country. Therefore, all poultry farms across the country must strengthen quarantine and report to quarantine authorities without delay if they have any suspicious symptoms .
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Quarantine Strengthened Following Confirmation of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza at Geochang Meat Duck Farm

2025.01.16 18:00:00 Quarantine Policy Bureau Avian Influenza Quarantine Division

The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza ( Head: Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Song Mei-ryeong , hereinafter referred to as the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters) confirmed H5N1 type highly pathogenic avian influenza at a meat duck farm (approximately 25,000 birds) in Geochang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do on Thursday , January 16. The headquarters held a meeting with relevant organizations and local governments on the same day to inspect the outbreak situation and quarantine measures for highly pathogenic avian influenza .

1. Situation

A meat duck farm in Geochang-gun , Gyeongnam Province , detected the H5 type during a comprehensive inspection of poultry farms , and a detailed inspection confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) on Thursday , January 16. This is the 26th * occurrence since the first outbreak on October 29 , and the 11th case at a meat duck farm .

* By livestock type : 15 chickens ( 10 laying hens , 2 native chickens , 2 meat breeders , 1 laying breeder ), 11 ducks ( 11 meat ducks )

** By region : 7 cases in Jeonbuk ( 3 in Gimje , 4 in Buan ), 4 cases in Gyeonggi ( 1 in Gimpo , 2 in Yeoju , 1 in Hwaseong ), 4 cases in Chungbuk ( 3 in Eumseong , 1 in Jincheon), 3 cases in Chungnam ( Dangjin , Seosan , Cheongyang ), 2 cases in Jeonnam ( Gangjin , Yeongam ) , 1 case in Gangwon ( Donghae ), 1 case in Gyeongbuk ( Yeongcheon ), 2 cases in Gyeongnam ( Changnyeong , Geochang ), 1 case in Incheon ( Ganghwa ), 1 case in Sejong ,

Considering the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in domestic poultry farms (26 cases ) and wild birds (28 cases ) and the arrival of migratory birds, as well as the outbreak in Japan ( 29 cases in poultry farms and 97 cases in wild birds ) , this is a serious situation that could occur anywhere in the country. Therefore , all poultry farms in the country must strengthen quarantine and report to quarantine authorities without delay if they have any suspicious symptoms .
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H5-type avian influenza antigen confirmed in pre-shipment inspection of a duck farm in Damyang, Jeollanam-do

2025.01.18 09:50:00 Quarantine Policy Bureau Avian Influenza Quarantine Division

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 Saturday, January 18 that H5 type avian influenza antigen was confirmed * at a meat duck farm ( approximately 12,000 ducks ) in Damyang, Jeollanam - 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 )

** Status of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Occurrence in Poultry Farms ('24.10.29.~) : 26 cases
- Incheon 1, Sejong 1, Gyeonggi 4, Gangwon 1, Chungbuk 4, Chungnam 3, Jeonbuk 7, Jeonnam 2, Gyeongbuk 1, Gyeongnam 2

The H5 antigen was detected in the meat duck farm in question during inspection before shipment to the slaughterhouse .

* During the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, all poultry can be shipped only if the results of a detailed inspection before shipment to the slaughterhouse are negative.
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Source: http://www.dailydgnews.com/news/article.html?no=206758

Gumi duckling confirmed with highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI)
Culling of the outbreak farm and poultry farms within 500m
Reporter Hwang Ji-hyun news5530@naver.com
Registered January 23, 2025

(Daily Daegu Gyeongbuk News = Reporter Hwang Ji-hyun) Gyeongsangbuk-do Province confirmed on the 22nd that the false positive case reported on January 21 at a duck farm in Gumi City was confirmed to be highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1).

Gyeongbuk Province implemented a temporary standstill for 24 hours from 22:00 on the 21st to 22:00 on the 22nd to block the spread of the H5 strain immediately after confirming the presence of the disease in duck farms and related livestock facilities and livestock vehicles in Gyeongbuk Province and affiliated companies (main source nationwide).

In addition, 7,000 ducks from the farm where the disease occurred were urgently culled on the 22nd, and 44 ducks from 4 poultry farms within a 500m radius were also preventively culled. Movement restrictions and emergency surveillance and disinfection were conducted for poultry within a 10km quarantine zone.

We are also checking the movement restrictions and disinfection status of 5 locations subject to epidemiological quarantine measures (1 farm, 1 facility, 3 vehicles), and conducting detailed inspections together with 7 full-time poultry farms within the quarantine zone.

In addition, control posts will be installed near the outbreak farms to thoroughly control the entry and exit of vehicles and people, and five disinfection vehicles will be assigned to disinfect the outbreak farms, quarantine stations, and access roads to migratory bird arrival areas and nearby farms at least twice a day.

Gyeongbuk Province Livestock and Agricultural Products Distribution Bureau Director Kim Joo-ryeong said, “During the upcoming long Lunar New Year holidays, it is expected that there will be a lot of movement of people returning home, so farms must definitely practice stage 4 disinfection and thoroughly control vehicles and people entering and leaving the farms.”

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Source: https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nat...13_391117.html

Korea reports 29th case of highly pathogenic avian influenza
Posted : 2025-01-25 20:50
Updated : 2025-01-25 22:06

Korea reported another case of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a duck farm in the central region, raising the total cases to 29 for the season, authorities said.

The new case was detected at a poultry farm in Jincheon, North Chungcheong Province, according to the central disaster management headquarters for AI outbreaks...

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Source: http://www.koreasisailbo.com/1675850

Highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed at Gongdeok laying hen farm in Gimje
Alert and all-out response to prevent further spread and end early
Reporter Kim Young-jo | Article input 2025/01/31 [18:33]

[Sisa Ilbo=Reporter Kim Young-jo] Jeollabuk-do announced that highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) was confirmed at a laying hen farm in Gongdeok-myeon, Gimje-si at around 6:00 PM on the 31st. This is the 30th positive case nationwide.

The farm confirmed the presence of H5 type avian influenza antigens at around 10:00 PM on the 30th as a result of a detailed inspection based on the farm owner's report on the 30th. Accordingly, an initial response team was dispatched to the farm, and preemptive quarantine measures such as entry control and initial epidemiological investigation were implemented. The culling of 85,000 laying hens is in progress.

To prevent further spread, the Jeonbuk Autonomous Province is implementing movement restrictions, strengthened disinfection, and detailed inspections for 2.145 million poultry farms (35 chickens, 1 quail) within a 10km radius of quarantine areas.

In addition, the province emphasized that people should refrain from entering migratory bird arrival areas where there is a possibility of contact with the virus, perform two-stage disinfection of vehicles entering and exiting farms (sterilization with fixed sterilizers and high-pressure sprayers), 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.

A Jeonbuk Autonomous Province official said, “Poultry farms should immediately report to quarantine authorities any major symptoms suspected of highly pathogenic avian influenza, such as increased mortality, decreased egg production, and decreased feed intake, as well as any mild symptoms.”
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Highly pathogenic AI strikes duck farm in Buan, Jeonbuk; 31 cases reported this winter

Published 2025.02.01. 19:38
By Bae Dong-ju

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) has occurred in Buan-gun, Jeollabuk-do.

The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters for highly pathogenic AI announced on the 1st that H5N1 highly pathogenic AI was detected at a meat duck farm in Buan-gun.

This is the 31st case of highly pathogenic AI reported at poultry farms nationwide during the winter season of 2024-2025. ...

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Source: https://www.pressian.com/pages/artic...20905433954193

Gunsan Native Chicken Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) Confirmed

34th Positive Case Nationwide... Ban on Distribution of Live Poultry in Traditional Markets in the Province Until February 10th
Reporter Choi In (=Jeonju) | Article Input 2025.02.09. 05:43:52

Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province announced that highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) was confirmed at a native chicken farm in Napo-myeon, Gunsan-si around 7 p.m. on the 8th. This is the 34th positive case nationwide.

The farm reported to Gunsan City on the 7th as the deaths of native chickens being raised increased, and avian influenza H5 antigen was confirmed. Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province deployed an initial response team to implement preemptive quarantine measures such as entry control and initial epidemiological investigation, and culled 17,000 native chickens being raised.

To prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, the Jeonbuk Autonomous Province has issued a temporary standstill order for 36 hours from 11:00 PM on February 7 to 11:00 AM on February 9 for all native chicken farms and related facilities (feed factories, slaughterhouses, etc.) and livestock vehicles nationwide.

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Source: https://www.aflnews.co.kr/news/artic...l?idxno=291233

Yeonggwang-gun, all-out effort to block the spread of highly pathogenic AI
Reporter Ahn Chun-bae Input 2025.03.12 09:24

An H5-type avian influenza (AI) antigen was detected at a meat duck farm in Daema-myeon, Yeonggwang, and an all-out response was launched to prevent the spread.

In this case, H5-type AI antigen was detected during a periodic inspection of each duck breeding stage conducted on the 5th, and it was confirmed to be highly pathogenic H5N1 as a result of a detailed inspection by the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency. This occurrence is the first case in Yeonggwang during the winter of 2024-2025 and the 36th case to occur at poultry farms nationwide.

Yeonggwang-gun culled 16,000 meat ducks being raised at the farm to prevent further spread. According to the Emergency Action Plan (AI SOP), there were no poultry farms within a 500m radius where preventive culling was stipulated, so no additional culling was conducted.

In addition, a quarantine area was designated within a 10km radius of the outbreak farm, and movement restrictions, disinfection, and surveillance were strengthened. Detailed inspections were conducted on 34 poultry farms and 3 epidemiological farms within the quarantine area, and all results were negative.

In addition, administrative power (4 joint quarantine teams of the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation, 1 disinfection vehicle of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, 1 disinfection vehicle of the military, etc.) was concentrated to block the inflow of viruses and the spread of AI within farms, and emergency disinfectants will be distributed to full-time poultry farms.

Jang Se-il, the governor of Yeonggwang County, said, “In order to prevent additional outbreaks and quarantine due to the migratory bird migration season, we ask that poultry farms thoroughly disinfect and comply with quarantine rules,” and “When entering and exiting the poultry farm after going out, change clothes and shoes, disinfect periodically, and thoroughly block the entry of wild animals.”