South Korea: Bird flu in wild birds

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Source: https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20221119017100052

Highly pathogenic AI detected in wild bird droppings in Upo Swamp, Changnyeong
Delivery time2022-11-19 08:13
Reporter Jeonghoon Lee

(Changnyeong = Yonhap News) Reporter Lee Jung-hoon = Changnyeong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, announced on the 19th that the highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) H5N1 type was detected in the feces of wild birds collected from Upo Wetland, a habitat for migratory birds.

Changnyeong-gun closed the entire area along the Upo Wetland trail to prevent the spread of AI.

Changnyeong-gun also canceled the 13th Upo Wetland Road of Life Walkathon, which was scheduled to be held this morning.

More than 3,500 people were expected to participate in the Upo Wetland Walkathon.

Changnyeong Upo Wetland is the largest inland wetland in Korea and is famous for migratory birds in winter...

 

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Source: http://www.jejusori.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=409663

Detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Jeju, ‘second only this month’
Reporter Kim Jeong-ho (newss@hanmail.net) Enter 2022.11.20 16:44 Comments 0

According to Jeju Island on the 20th, an additional highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1 type) was detected in the feces of wild birds along the coast of Siheung-ri, Seongsan-eup, Seogwipo-si.

Jeju Island imposed movement restrictions on 630,000 Yeosu of 12 poultry farms in the surveillance area in accordance with the Avian Influenza Emergency Action Guidelines (AI SOP).

Farmers within the quarantine zone will be lifted from movement restrictions if negative results are confirmed through clinical surveillance and detailed inspections from December 4, 21 days after the date of fecal collection.

However, for farmhouses that require movement, such as shipment, movement is possible if it is confirmed negative through a preliminary test.

Earlier on the 8th, highly pathogenic avian influenza was detected in the Sangdae Reservoir in Hallim-eup, Jeju-si. As a result of clinical observation and detailed examination results of 28 poultry farms in the quarantine station, all were confirmed negative....

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Source: https://www.kookje.co.kr/news2011/asp/newsbody.asp?code=0300&key=20221120.99099005853

Highly pathogenic AI confirmed in carcasses of wild birds in Haebancheon, Gimhae
Detected AI antigen in Upo Wetland in Hapcheoncheon... Reinforcing quarantine in Gyeongnam-do
Reporter Jinkyu Lee ocean@kookje.co.kr
Enter: 2022-11-20 14:46:45


In the fall of this year, for the third time in Gyeongsangnam-do, highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI, H5N1 type) was finally confirmed in the carcasses of wild birds found in Haebancheon, Gimhae. Accordingly, in order to prevent the inflow into nearby poultry farms, emergency quarantine measures and bans from entering Haebancheon were taken.

South Gyeongsang Province announced on the 20th that highly pathogenic AI was confirmed in the carcass of a swan and a male duck found in Haebancheon, Gimhae-si on the 14th. This is the third case of detection in wild birds since it was confirmed on the 19th of last month in the catch of wild birds in Sachoncheon, Gimhae, and in the feces of wild birds in Bonggok Reservoir, Changwon on the 27th.

In addition, South Gyeongsang Province detected AI antigen (H5 type) in wild bird feces collected from Hapcheon Stream on the 15th, Upo Wetland in Changnyeong on the 17th, and Haebancheon Stream in Gimhae on the 18th. Is in progress.

Gyeongsangnam-do immediately deployed an AI antigen (H5 type) to Upo Wetland in Hapcheoncheon, including Haebancheon in Gimhae, where highly pathogenic AI was confirmed, and banned people and vehicles from entering within a 500m radius of the center of the antigen detection site. Along with this, spreaders and information boards were installed on the access road to restrict the entry of livestock vehicles and related workers, and disinfection vehicles were mobilized to strengthen disinfection of the roads around the detection site and the entrance to the poultry farm...

 

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Source: https://m.nocutnews.co.kr/news/5879490

Detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza in dead wild birds
Daegu CBS Reporter Ji Min-soo 2023-01-13 14:40

The highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1 type) was detected in the carcasses of wild birds, and the city of Daegu started an emergency quarantine.

Daegu City announced on the 12th that highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1 type) was detected in the dead wild birds found near the Docheong Bridge in Sincheon, Buk-gu.

A total of eight carcasses, including seven great egrets and one little egret, were found to have highly pathogenic avian influenza.

It has been two years since the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) in wild birds in Daegu in January 2021 in the large swans of Ganamji, Goejeon-dong, Dong-gu...

 

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Press release

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Title Detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) in wild birds in Mangyeong River
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Jeonbuk Province announced on November 27 that as a result of a detailed inspection of wild birds (red-headed ducks) captured in the middle of the Mangyeong River in Jeonju, H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza was detected on November 30.

This is the first time in 10 months that highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in wild birds in the province since January 27 (Gunsan Okgu Reservoir, H5N1).

Jeonbuk Province raised the crisis level from 'caution' to 'serious' and implemented strengthened quarantine measures in areas where antigens were detected and poultry farms.

A control post is installed and operated in the detection area to control access to people and vehicles within a 500m radius, and movement restrictions, detailed inspections, and strengthened disinfection measures for farms (No. 44) within the quarantine zone (10km) are also implemented for 21 days. It is carried out.​
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https://www.jeonbuk.go.kr/board/view.jeonbuk?boardId=BBS_0000020&menuCd=DOM_000000 111001000000&paging=ok&startPage=1&dataSid=815517

 

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Korea (Rep. of) - Influenza A viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-) - Immediate notification


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
Immediate notification

REPORT ID
IN_164243

REPORT REFERENCE - REPORT DATE
2023/12/07

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-1----TOTAL-1----

DIAGNOSTIC DETAILS

CLINICAL SIGNS
NO

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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Source: https://www.asiae.co.kr/article/2023121110565604716

Avian influenza (AI) confirmed in Changwon... Gyeongnam Province, hyper-focused on preventing the spread
Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Se-ryeong Lee Entered 2023.12.11 11:24
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Highly pathogenic avian influenza (avian influenza; AI) was detected in wild birds captured in Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do, and Gyeongnam Province entered a super-strong quarantine system.

According to South Gyeongsang Province, as a result of testing 12 wild mallard ducks captured in Jinjincheon, Masanhappo-gu, Changwon-si on the 6th, it was confirmed that 2 were infected with H5N6-type avian influenza on the 10th.

This is the first time this winter that a confirmed case has been reported in Gyeongnam since the confirmation of subsea birds caught in the Mangyeong River in Jeollabuk-do on November 28.

Gyeongnam Province deployed an initial quarantine team to block the entry and exit of people and vehicles within a 500m radius of the outbreak area.

Banners and information boards were installed on the access roads to restrict the entry of livestock vehicles and related workers, and disinfection trucks were mobilized to strengthen disinfection of roads around the detection site and access roads to adjacent poultry farms.

A 10km radius from the sample collection point was designated as a wild bird bird surveillance area, and movement restrictions were placed on all poultry farms within the quarantine zone.

We again emphasized quarantine measures such as installing and repairing nets to block access to wild birds, and conducted emergency surveillance and inspection to confirm that there were no clinical symptoms related to avian influenza.

Previously, since mid-September, livestock vehicle access control zones have been in operation at 12 high-risk migratory bird habitats, and an administrative order has been issued banning free-range breeding in poultry farms from the 1st of this month.

Kang Gwang-sik, head of the animal quarantine department, said, “It is a serious situation in which highly pathogenic avian influenza is being confirmed one after another in Korea.” He added, “The outside of the barn is considered to be a contaminated area, and measures are taken to disinfect the inside and outside of the barn, control entry of external vehicles and people, prohibit the release of poultry, and prevent access to wild birds. “Please implement it thoroughly,” he said.

“Check poultry farms every day for suspicious livestock, and if you see any suspicious symptoms, quickly report them to the quarantine authorities,” he advised.​

 

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Korea (Rep. of) - Influenza A viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-) - Immediate notification


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
Immediate notification

REPORT ID
IN_164451

REPORT REFERENCE - REPORT DATE
2023/12/18

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-1----TOTAL-1---- Mallard (WILD)NEW-1----TOTAL-1---- Whooper Swan (WILD)NEW-11---TOTAL-11--- All speciesNEW-31---TOTAL-31---

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)	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) - Influenza A viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-) - Follow up report 4


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 4

REPORT ID
FUR_165472

REPORT REFERENCE - REPORT DATE
2024/02/05

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-11---TOTAL-11--- Mallard (WILD)NEW------TOTAL-1---- Whooper Swan (WILD)NEW------TOTAL-54--- All speciesNEW-11---TOTAL-125---

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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‘Highly pathogenic AI’ detected in a dead falcon at Ulsan Grand Park

Reporter name Reporter Jeong Hye-yoon Approved 2024.02.13 00:10

Wild falcon rescued and transferred from Gyeongju
Wildlife Disease Control Center detects
'H5N1' type AI virus
. Rose garden and zoo remain closed.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) was eventually detected in a wild falcon that suddenly died recently in Ulsan Grand Park (Page 6 of our February 7 issue). Ulsan health authorities are on alert.

According to the AI ​​Situation Room of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs on the 12th, a wild falcon was rescued near a children's park in Gyeongju on the 4th, and was transferred to the Ulsan Wildlife Rescue and Management Center after confirming a negative reaction in a simple avian influenza kit test. However, the falcon rescued on the morning of the 5th suddenly died, and a positive reaction was detected in a simple kit re-test, so the center requested a detailed examination.

In response to this, AI Situation Center explained, “Highly pathogenic influenza was detected in wild birds in Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk, which was conducted after the Ulsan Wildlife Rescue and Management Center requested the Gwangju National Wildlife Disease Control Center.”

This wild bird is believed to have been discovered in a river running through downtown Gyeongju, and the 'H5N1' type AI virus was detected. The Ulsan Wildlife Rescue and Management Center, where the wild falcon was transferred, and the adjacent Ulsan Grand Park Rose Garden and Zoo have been temporarily closed since the 6th. To prevent the introduction and spread of infectious diseases, we plan to continue temporary closure until the AI ​​lulls.

Meanwhile, as winter birds migrate north from January to February every year, highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses have been detected in wild birds, mainly in some southern regions such as Jeju and Gyeongnam.

Currently, the entire country, including the Ulsan region, is maintaining the 'severe' level of avian influenza, and as of the 10th, 31 cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza have been detected nationwide, including 31 cases in poultry and 19 cases in wild birds. Reporter Jeong Hye-yoon

https://www.ksilbo.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=991842

 

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Source: https://m.news.nate.com/view/20240213n00437?mid=m03&list=recent&cpcd=

Highly pathogenic AI confirmed in wild birds at Junam Reservoir, Changwon
Cookie News2024.02.13 01:18

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N6 type) was detected in dead wild birds collected near Junam Reservoir in Changwon.

Gyeongsangnam-do confirmed on the 9th that highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N6 type) was detected in dead wild birds (freshwater cormorants) collected near Junam Reservoir in Changwon on the 6th.

This is the third case of detection in wild birds in the Gyeongnam region and the second at Junam Reservoir in Changwon, following January 10.​

 

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Source: https://news.kbs.co.kr/news/pc/view/view.do?ncd=8084279

Highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus detected in wild birds in Cheongmicheon, Yongin, Gyeonggi Province
Input 2024.10.17 (19:59)
Revised 2024.10.17 (20:00)
Highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus was detected in wild birds captured in Cheongmicheon, Yongin, Gyeonggi Province.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Ministry of Environment announced today (17th) that the National Institute of Wildlife Disease Management conducted a detailed diagnosis of mandarin ducks captured in Cheongmicheon, Yongin, Gyeonggi Province on the 14th and confirmed the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus.

Although H5N3 highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) was detected in wild bird feces collected from the lower reaches of the Mangyeong River in Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do on the 2nd, this is the first time that H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) that is prevalent worldwide has been detected.

As highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed, the Ministry of Environment designated a 10km area around the detection site as a ‘wild bird surveillance area’ to strengthen surveillance, and plans to conduct a survey on the status of migratory bird arrivals at 150 migratory bird arrival sites nationwide for three days from tomorrow (the 18th) to the 20th.​..

 

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Jeonbuk, 'Highly pathogenic AI' confirmed one after another···Detection area controlled
Input 2024.11.10 12:04

Confirmation cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) are occurring one after another in Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province, raising concerns about damage to farms.

According to the province on the 10th, the final detailed examination results of wild mandarin duck samples collected from Jeongeupcheon on the 5th confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1.

This is the second time since the first highly pathogenic avian influenza was detected in a fecal sample from Mangyeonggang River in Gunsan on the 2nd of last month.

In particular, H5N1 causes fatal damage to the organs of birds, and the fatality rate is 90-100% within 48 hours of infection. It is highly contagious and can infect humans, so the level of quarantine is more serious than ever.

Accordingly, the province is installing and operating control posts in the detection area and controlling the entry and exit of people and vehicles within a 500m radius. In addition, it plans to implement surveillance and inspection, strengthen disinfection, and restrict movement of 63 poultry farms within the quarantine zone (10km) for 21 days.

A Jeonbuk Autonomous Province official said, “In order to block the spread of the virus through wild birds, it is necessary to refrain from visiting migratory bird arrival areas and install nets in livestock sheds,” and “Please be especially careful not to raise chickens and ducks in the wild during the special quarantine period for avian influenza.” Meanwhile, if you experience symptoms suspected of highly pathogenic avian influenza, such as 'increased mortality', 'decreased egg production rate', or 'decreased feed intake', you can report it to the quarantine authorities (1588-4060).

Source: Jeolla Ilbo (http://www.jeollailbo.com)​

 

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Source: https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20241231021500053

Highly pathogenic avian influenza detected in wild birds in Yeongcheon
Sent at 2024-12-31 08:17

(Andong=Yonhap News) Reporter Seunghyung Lee = Gyeongbuk Province announced on the 31st that highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1 type) was detected in a sample of a dead wild bird (grown stork) collected from Sinryeongcheon in Yeongcheon City on the 26th.

Accordingly, the province has strengthened quarantine measures such as controlling the movement of poultry within a 10km radius of the sampling point.

In addition, it is strengthening surveillance and conducting disinfection and inspections on poultry farms in special management areas within 3km of the waterside of the entire migratory bird arrival area where the highly pathogenic avian influenza detection point is located.

After the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a poultry farm in Yeongcheon on the 11th, the province established a disaster safety countermeasure headquarters and is operating a 24-hour emergency quarantine system.

In order to prevent the virus from being introduced from wild birds to poultry farms, the entry of livestock-related vehicles and workers to six migratory bird arrival sites in the province is being controlled and disinfection is being strengthened.

Gyeongbuk Province Livestock and Agricultural Products Distribution Bureau Director Kim Joo-ryeong said, "If you find symptoms suspected of highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry being raised, such as increased mortality, decreased egg production rate, and decreased feed intake, please report them to the quarantine department immediately."

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Source: https://www.goodmorningcc.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=434445

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) Detected in Wild Birds in Byeongcheon Stream, Cheongju
By Tae-rin Kim
Input 2025.11.14 11:29 Updated 2025.11.14 11:30

[Good Morning Chungcheong, Reporter Tae-rin Kim] The first highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) virus (H5N1) detected in wild birds in Byeongcheon Stream, Osong-eup, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, this year.

According to Cheongju City on the 14th, highly pathogenic AI was confirmed in a wild bird sample captured in Byeongcheon Stream, Osong-eup.

The city designated a quarantine zone within a 10km radius of the capture site and imposed movement restrictions until the 25th.

Six farms are raising 99,000 poultry within the quarantine zone.

Currently, detailed tests are underway to determine the highly pathogenicity of the birds, with results expected in 4-5 days....

 

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Since the first detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds in Korea on Monday, October 27 , highly pathogenic AI has been detected in wild birds in six cities and provinces to date , and with three serotypes (H5N1, H5N6, H5N9) confirmed in wild birds for the first time in Korea, concerns about its spread are greater than ever before . As the outbreak was confirmed in a laying hen farm that could affect the supply of eggs, all poultry farm workers and related personnel must strengthen quarantine measures to prevent further outbreaks , and must report any suspicious symptoms to quarantine authorities without delay .
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* Status of detection of highly pathogenic AI in wild birds : 8 cases ( 1 in North Chungcheong Province , 1 in South Chungcheong Province , 3 in North Jeolla Province , 1 in South Jeolla Province , 1 in Busan , 1 in Gwangju / 5 H5N1 types , 1 H5N6 type , 2 H5N9 types )
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* Status of wild bird detection ( 9 cases in total ): 1 in North Chungcheong Province , 1 in South Chungcheong Province , 3 in North Jeolla Province , 1 in South Jeolla Province, 1 in Busan , 1 in Gwangju , 1 in Seoul / 6 cases of H5N1 , 1 case of H5N6 , 2 cases of H5N9

Since November , outbreaks have increased, with four cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed in poultry farms and seven in wild birds . With outbreaks reaching eight cities and provinces , there is significant concern about further outbreaks . Furthermore, with temperatures expected to drop and snowfall forecast for some areas for the time being, more thorough quarantine management, including disinfection, is necessary .
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Press release

Quarantine measures strengthened following the confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a laying hen farm in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province.

2025.12.02 17:37:47 Avian Influenza Prevention Division, Quarantine Policy Bureau
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* Status of wild bird detection ( total 13 cases , 10 H5N1 type , 1 H5N6 type , 2 H5N9 type ): 3 in Jeonbuk , 2 in Chungnam , 2 in Jeonnam , 1 in Gyeonggi , 1 in Chungbuk , 1 in Gyeongnam , 1 in Seoul , 1 in Busan , 1 in Gwangju Metropolitan City

As winter migratory birds are arriving in earnest, looking at past outbreaks, highly pathogenic avian influenza occurs most frequently in December and January , so thorough quarantine management is necessary at the farm level .

* 47.6% occurred in December and January ( 653 cases out of 1,373 cases since 2003 )
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The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs conducted an on-site inspection of quarantine management at migratory bird habitats in the North Jeolla region.

2025.12.19 10:16:47 Avian Influenza Prevention Division, Quarantine Policy Bureau

Kim Jeong-wook, Director of the Agricultural Innovation Policy Office of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs ( MAFRA ) , visited the Livestock Quarantine Situation Room at Iksan City Hall in Jeollabuk-do Province and the Mangyeong River Migratory Bird Sanctuary on the morning of Friday , December 19 , to inspect the quarantine management status of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Jeollabuk-do Province and the status of entry control and disinfection management at the migratory bird sanctuary .

This inspection was conducted to review the quarantine measures in Jeollabuk-do following the recent outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a broiler breeder farm ( a contract farm of a poultry affiliate ) in Namwon-si, Jeollabuk - do Special Self-Governing Province (hereinafter referred to as Jeollabuk-do ) .

* Status of highly pathogenic AI outbreaks in the winter of 2025/2026 ( as of December 17, 2025 ) : 15 cases in poultry , 16 cases in wild birds

On this day, Jeollabuk-do Province reported on quarantine management plans for areas with high concentrations of laying hens ( Gimje ) within the province and quarantine measures to strengthen quarantine responsibilities of poultry farm operators , while Iksan City reported on quarantine measures for farms and management plans for migratory bird arrival areas .

Regarding this, Director Kim Jeong-wook emphasized , “ Jeollabuk-do will do its utmost to prevent further outbreaks, as one case * occurred in Namwon during the winter this year . In particular, we will be vigilant about the Gimje Yongji egg laying complex, which suffered great damage from consecutive outbreaks during the winter , and promote stronger quarantine management than ever before . ”

In addition , Director Kim Jeong - wook visited the Mangyeong River migratory bird habitat in Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do and said, “ As a result of the winter migratory bird habitat survey, in December , Jeollabuk- do confirmed 200,000 birds, a 231% increase compared to November ( 60,000 birds ) , and for the first time in Korea , three serotypes (H5N1, H5N6, H5N9) were confirmed in wild birds, emphasizing that the risk is higher than in the past and that the situation is serious in that highly pathogenic avian influenza can occur anywhere in the country, and that further strengthened quarantine management, such as entry control and disinfection of migratory bird habitats, is necessary . ”

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