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A series of confirmed cases in Jeonbuk... Tensions over ‘AI proliferation’
Reporter name Reporter Jinwoo Lee Approved 2023.12.15 17:25
Newspaper No. 3546 (2023.12.19) Page 1
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The number of confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI), which began occurring at a broiler duck farm in Goheung, Jeollanam-do on December 3, increased to a total of 15 cases as of the 15th. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs held a meeting of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Central Accident Control Headquarters, chaired by Minister Jeong Hwang-geun, with the participation of related ministries and local governments, and announced that it would promote strengthened quarantine measures.
According to the Central Investigation Agency, as of the 15th, a total of 15 cases of highly pathogenic AI were confirmed nationwide, and in Jeonbuk alone, 7 cases occurred in three cities and counties, Gimje, Iksan, and Wanju, from December 6 to 12, and on the 15th, four laying hen farms in Gimje, Jeollabuk-do Confirmations continued at Yeongam Broiler Duck Farm in Jeollanam-do.
In particular, this avian influenza has two virus types, H5N1 and H5N6, making quarantine authorities even more nervous. This is because H5N6 and H5N8 occurred simultaneously in the winter of 2016 and 2017, resulting in a total of 383 outbreaks and 37.87 million poultry being disposed of from November 2016 to April 2017, causing serious damage.
Accordingly, the central government has already issued a temporary stop movement (Standstill) order from 22:00 on December 13 to 22:00 on December 14, focusing on the Jeonbuk region, and 13 laying hen farms with more than 30,000 chickens in three cities and counties in Jeonbuk We have started to strengthen quarantine by installing control posts at the entrance to control the entry and exit of people and vehicles, and taking measures to strengthen disinfection around the farm.
In addition, poultry affiliates will be required to conduct quarantine on-site inspections on affiliated farms every week, and a joint inspection team composed of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Ministry of Public Administration and Security will be formed to inspect the status of farm disinfection and quarantine and strictly punish in case of violation. Meanwhile, the three Jeonbuk Province In order to prevent the spread in cities and counties, an additional expert at the director level of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs was dispatched to the site to manage the quarantine situation.
Minister Jeong Hwang-geun said at a Central Investigation Agency meeting held on the morning of the 14th,
“It is spreading at a fairly rapid rate. In particular, in the past, the H5N1 type mainly emerged, but this time, the H5N6 type also occurred simultaneously. “Looking at past cases, when two viruses occur, the damage was quite severe,” he said, expressing concern. “According to experts’ analysis, it is thought that quarantine will be quite difficult with the H5N6 type because it takes time to manifest even if infected. “We ask for thorough quarantine,” he said.
Minister Jeong continued, “Large-scale dense complexes, including large-scale laying hen farms, have been conducting quarantine well by establishing a one-on-one dedicated system for quarantine officers, but outbreaks are occurring at farms in blind spots. “Please make sure that there are no blind spots in local governments such as provinces, cities and counties,” he said, adding, “If cases of infection continue to appear, if compensation is inevitably reduced or complaints are filed, there may be damage to farms, so please do your best to guide farmers.” And to integrated business operators, “Because most poultry products are integrated, affiliates are not free from responsibility. There are farmers who violate basic rules. He emphasized, “Please take special care from affiliates.”
Reporter Lee Jin-woo
leejw@agrinet.co.kr
https://www.agrinet.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=323453
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"Concerns about spread of damage to poultry farms"... Highly pathogenic AI, 20 cases reported in about 2 weeks
CBS No Cut News Reporter Kim Seung-mo send a mail 2023-12-17 10:02
TL;DR
'H5N1'·'H5N6' Check for virus... Concerns about simultaneous epidemics
As cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) infection continue, there are concerns about damage to poultry farms.
According to the Highly Pathogenic AI Central Accident Control Headquarters on the 17th, a total of 20 confirmed cases of highly pathogenic AI were reported in poultry farms across the country from the 4th to the day before.
On the 4th (confirmed) (As of Sunday) The first poultry farm confirmed case of this winter was reported at a duck farm in Goheung-gun, Jeollanam-do, and two days later, on the 6th, a case of infection was also reported at a duck farm in Muan-gun, Jeollanam-do.
Afterwards, on the 7th and 9th. On the other hand, reports of infection continued from farms in Iksan and Gimje cities in Jeollabuk-do and Asan in South Chungcheong Province. Afterwards, two cases each were reported on the 12th and 13th, and five cases were confirmed per day on the 14th. Three cases occurred on the 15th and two the day before.
This year, the first infection was reported later than last year, but the initial number of cases appeared to be higher, with 20 cases occurring in the 13 days after the first infection. Last year, after the first confirmed case at a poultry farm on October 18, a total of 3 cases were recorded in 13 days.
Accordingly, during this year's highly pathogenic AI epidemic, the number of confirmed cases was higher than last year's 75 cases. There are concerns that the number may increase.
Meanwhile, the types of viruses detected in affected poultry farms are 'H5N1', 'H5N6' As two cases were confirmed, concerns about damage due to simultaneous outbreaks are growing.
In the winter of 2016 and 2017, H5N6 and H5N8 types were simultaneously prevalent, causing great damage from highly pathogenic AI...Heavy Water Source reports to each farm that
if ducks or chickens are infected with the H5N6 type virus, it may take several days for them to die, delaying the confirmation of infection. Please report it to .
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