28,277 Winter Migratory Birds of 89 Species Confirmed in Korea
Public Relations Division
2020.09.29
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◈ As a result of studying arrival status of winter migratory birds recently (by Ministry of Environment), the arrival of representative winter migratory birds, ducks and wild geese has been confirmed. As such, to prevent avian influenza (AI), MAFRA will strengthen quarantine measures such as disinfection of migratory bird sites and urged poultry farms to comply with quarantine rules.
* (Study result) 28,277 birds of 89 species confirmed from 10 migratory bird sites in Gyeonggi and Chungcheong provinces (September 25 - 27, 2020)
ㅇ This year, the occurrence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has increased sharply from overseas. In particular, the occurrence in Mongolia, which is located within the traveling route of migratory birds, leads to high possibility of inflow in Korea via migratory birds.
* (2019) 200 cases worldwide / 92 cases in neighboring countries → (2020) 569 cases (2.8 times) / 201 cases (2.2 times), based on OIE report on September 23
◈ Keeping a close eye on the arrival status of winter migratory birds this year, and strengthening quarantine management by controlling access of livestock vehicles in migratory bird sites, testing manures of migratory birds and disinfecting
ㅇ It is urged for poultry farms nationwide to strictly adhere to quarantine rules such as blocking access to visitors and vehicles, installing nets to block wild birds and rodents, applying quicklime around the access road to farmhouses and livestock facilities, disinfecting and wearing dedicated boots before entering the livestock facilities, cleaning and disinfecting before work.
ㅇ In particular, during the Chuseok holiday period, it is emphasized that visitors are restricted from entering poultry breeding facilities and that farms are urged to strictly comply with the prohibition of visiting migratory birds.