The Accident Control Headquarters for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Director Jeong Hwang-geun, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, hereafter Jung Su-bon) was an intermediary to the Ministry of environment (National Institute for Wildlife Management) for wild birds (white-cheeked black duck) captured on October 17 in Anseong (Anseongcheon), Gyeonggi-do. As a result of the test, it was revealed that avian influenza type H5 (AI) antigen was detected.
* A detailed examination is currently underway and it is expected that it will take 3 to 5 days to determine if it is highly pathogenic.
Since an avian influenza antigen was detected in a wild bird capture object, access control to the wild bird capture point (initial response from quarantine headquarters), a 10km radius area is set up as a “wild bird observation area” and the monitoring of poultry farms within the observation area have been strengthened and emergency measures are being implemented such as strengthening quarantine measures such as road disinfection around migratory bird habitats and nearby poultry farms.
To prevent avian flu and prevent the spread of avian flu, poultry farms must strictly adhere to basic quarantine rules, such as applying quicklime at the farm entrance, disinfecting hands and changing pets. boots before entering the barn and cleaning the interior and exterior of the barn daily.
As for the heavy water supply, not only are livestock vehicles and poultry farmers banned from entering major migratory bird habitats across the country, but the general public also refrains from visiting animal sanctuaries. migratory birds. promptly the Disease Control Center.
* 110 Call Center for Government Complaints or National Wildlife Service (062-949-4366)
