Gyeonggi-do strengthens quarantine and prevents spread of avian influenza

Gyeonggi Province announced on the 6th that it will strengthen quarantine measures, including movement restrictions, to block the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI).

This measure was taken as the risk of virus introduction increased as avian influenza broke out in laying hen farms and wild bird carcasses in the province.

On the 4th, Gyeonggi Province disposed of 90,000 chickens from a laying hen farm in Shinseo-myeon, Yeoncheon-gun, where highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N9) occurred, and is pursuing follow-up quarantine measures, including contaminated items.

In addition, the movement of 813,000 animals from 17 farms within a 10km radius of the outbreak farm has been restricted and detailed inspection and intensive disinfection are being carried out.

In addition, it was decided to increase disinfection and surveillance in high-risk areas such as 21 migratory bird habitats in the province, poultry concentration areas, and large-scale laying hen farms.

We plan to use 150 disinfection vehicles and 244 poultry farm managers to manage the quarantine implementation status of each farm.

To this end, Gyeonggi Province will hold a meeting on the 6th to review the progress of emergency quarantine measures, chaired by 2nd Vice Governor Son Im-seong, with the participation of deputy heads of 18 cities and counties in the province.

Deputy Governor Son said, “Animal quarantine is an important public livelihood task that not only prevents damage to farms, but also ensures a stable supply of livestock products such as eggs and protects the prices of residents’ shopping carts.”