1st avian influenza case this fall detected at Gangwon layer farm

Highly pathogenic avian influenza has occurred for the first time this fall at a layer farm in Donghae City, Gangwon Province.

The Central Disaster Management Headquarters has disposed of over 780 chickens and ducks at the farm, issued a temporary movement restriction order for all poultry farms and livestock facilities nationwide, and strengthened quarantine measures in areas frequented by migratory birds.