Jincheon: South Korea reported a new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) at a quail farm in the central region Monday, bringing the total to 17 cases since the cold season began. The H5N1 bird flu was detected at the farm in Jincheon, North Chungcheong Province, about 130 kilometers southeast of Seoul.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the Central Disaster Management Headquarters (CDMH) stated that it is conducting special quarantine inspections at the affected farm. Additionally, monitoring of vehicles visiting the sites is being strengthened to prevent further spread of the disease.
Authorities have announced plans to carry out comprehensive inspections of laying hen farms nationwide through the end of the year as part of the efforts to contain the outbreak and ensure the safety of poultry farms across the region.