Enhanced Measures to Combat Livestock Infectious Diseases in Gyeonggi‌ Province

Gyeonggi Province has designated the period from October to ⁢February ​of next year as the ‘Special Quarantine Measures Period for Avian Influenza ​(AI), ‍African Swine⁤ Fever (ASF), and ‌Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD)’ to respond to catastrophic livestock infectious diseases.

The ⁢province is ​taking proactive measures due to the high ⁢possibility of ⁢livestock infectious⁣ diseases occurring in winter, caused by⁤ highly pathogenic avian influenza ⁣from infected‌ migratory ​birds and wild boars ⁣approaching farms for winter feeding activities. A ‍24-hour⁤ emergency system will be maintained and strengthened, with quarantine ‍measures ‍prepared⁢ for each disease to be​ managed ​until next ‌spring.

Avian ⁢Influenza Prevention Measures

To prevent avian influenza from entering farms, the‌ province will operate and monitor livestock vehicle ​control areas ‌near migratory bird habitats, implement intensive disinfection ⁤of roads and poultry farms, and clean and ‍disinfect livestock vehicle bases. The number of facilities to⁣ prevent the​ spread will be expanded from 27 to 37.

Measures to strengthen biosecurity‌ management​ include:

• Banning livestock ​vehicles and workers from entering migratory bird habitats
• Banning the⁣ distribution of live poultry to traditional markets
• Restricting the movement of poultry waste vehicles between cities and provinces
• Banning the shared use⁣ of livestock‌ tools and equipment between poultry farms
• Prohibiting the entry of vehicles and visitors into farms

These measures will be implemented‌ through administrative orders and notices starting October 1.

African⁢ Swine Fever Prevention Measures

To prevent the⁣ introduction of African Swine Fever by⁤ wild boars, the province will ​strengthen disinfection around farms, main roads, and the Imjin River water area using wide-area pest control ‍machines and decontamination vehicles. Guidance ​will be provided⁤ through banners‍ and text ⁣messages to refrain from hiking in affected areas.

During the special ⁣quarantine period, ⁣special management and inspection will‍ be carried out, focusing on farms in areas of concern such⁣ as farm outbreaks and ‍detection of​ wild boars.

Foot-and-Mouth Disease Prevention Measures

Thorough vaccination is crucial in preventing foot-and-mouth disease. Vaccinations will be conducted simultaneously for⁢ artiodactyl farms ‌such as cattle and goats for two weeks​ from October 1 to ‌14. An antibody positivity rate monitoring​ test will be conducted 4 weeks ⁤after vaccination,‌ and farms with low antibody positivity rates or negligent vaccination management will ‌be subject to measures such as ⁤imposing fines, additional‌ vaccinations, and guidance inspections.

Starting in October, the movement of cow and pig manure ​outside the⁤ region will be restricted to block the spread of the virus between farms.