Pingtung quail farm confirmed with H5N1 avian influenza, 78,000 birds culled
An H5N1 avian influenza outbreak was confirmed at a quail farm in Yanpu Township, Pingtung County, leading to the culling of approximately 78,000 quails. The animal disease prevention office has initiated monitoring and sampling within a 1km radius of the farm to prevent further spread.
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(Central News Agency reporter Li Hui-ting, Pingtung County, May 5th) An H5N1 avian influenza outbreak was confirmed at a quail farm in Yanpu Township, Pingtung County. The animal disease prevention office went yesterday to cull 78,180 quails and completed disinfection. Monitoring and sampling of poultry farms within a 1km radius of the affected farm have been simultaneously activated.
Pingtung County Government stated today via a press release that on April 30th, it received an active report from a quail farm in Yanpu Township regarding abnormal deaths among its quails. Following standard operating procedures, the epidemic prevention mechanism was activated. Personnel were dispatched to the farm to implement movement controls, spray disinfect the farm area and surroundings, and collect samples for testing by the Animal Health Research Institute of the Ministry of Agriculture. On May 3rd, it was confirmed that the farm was infected with the H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza virus.
The Pingtung County Animal Disease Prevention Office carried out culling operations at the farm yesterday, culling a total of 78,180 quails. They also re-supervised the operator to complete the cleaning and disinfection of the farm area and conducted retrospective tracing of related farms.
The Animal Disease Prevention Office explained that this case is the second in Pingtung this year. Monitoring and sampling of poultry farms within a 1km radius of the affected farm have been simultaneously activated, along with visits and guidance within a 3km radius, to investigate whether there are suspicious cases in the jurisdiction to control the spread of the epidemic.
Li Yong-wen, director of the Agriculture Department, stated that March to October is the high season for avian influenza. Poultry farmers should implement daily protective measures, observe the health status of their poultry, and promptly report any loss of appetite, decreased egg production, or abnormal deaths. Additionally, those who fail to report as required will not be compensated for culled animals according to the Animal Infectious Disease Control Act and will be fined between NT$50,000 and NT$1,000,000. (Editor: Zhang Ya-jing) 1150505
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(Central News Agency reporter Li Hui-ting, Pingtung County, May 5th) An H5N1 avian influenza outbreak was confirmed at a quail farm in Yanpu Township, Pingtung County. The animal disease prevention office went yesterday to cull 78,180 quails and completed disinfection. Monitoring and sampling of poultry farms within a 1km radius of the affected farm have been simultaneously activated.
Pingtung County Government stated today via a press release that on April 30th, it received an active report from a quail farm in Yanpu Township regarding abnormal deaths among its quails. Following standard operating procedures, the epidemic prevention mechanism was activated. Personnel were dispatched to the farm to implement movement controls, spray disinfect the farm area and surroundings, and collect samples for testing by the Animal Health Research Institute of the Ministry of Agriculture. On May 3rd, it was confirmed that the farm was infected with the H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza virus.
The Pingtung County Animal Disease Prevention Office carried out culling operations at the farm yesterday, culling a total of 78,180 quails. They also re-supervised the operator to complete the cleaning and disinfection of the farm area and conducted retrospective tracing of related farms.
The Animal Disease Prevention Office explained that this case is the second in Pingtung this year. Monitoring and sampling of poultry farms within a 1km radius of the affected farm have been simultaneously activated, along with visits and guidance within a 3km radius, to investigate whether there are suspicious cases in the jurisdiction to control the spread of the epidemic.
Li Yong-wen, director of the Agriculture Department, stated that March to October is the high season for avian influenza. Poultry farmers should implement daily protective measures, observe the health status of their poultry, and promptly report any loss of appetite, decreased egg production, or abnormal deaths. Additionally, those who fail to report as required will not be compensated for culled animals according to the Animal Infectious Disease Control Act and will be fined between NT$50,000 and NT$1,000,000. (Editor: Zhang Ya-jing) 1150505
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