Implement quarantine measures against Avian Influenza (AI)
Status of Implementing Quarantine Measures Against Avian Influenza (AI)
Establishing and implementing quarantine measures against AI to prevent the outbreak of Avian Influenza (AI), minimize the damage from spreading and contribute to development of livestock industry
Since the initial occurrence in Korea in 2003, 1,055 cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) have occurred at 11 occasions since 2018, and recently, 109 cases in 10 nationwide regions occurred from November 26, 2020 – April 6, 2021.
AI Occurrence Status
Division
Occurrence Period
Occurrence No. Case
Occurrence Region
Serotype
① 2003/2004
’03.12.10~'04.3.20 (102 days)
19 cases
7 cities and provinces 10 cities and counties
H5N1
② 2006/2007
'06.11.22~'07.3.6 (104 days)
13 cases
3 cities and provinces 5 cities and counties
H5N1
③ 2008
'08.4.1~5.12 (42 days)
98 cases
11 cities and provinces 19 cities and counties
H5N1
④ 2010/2011
'10.12.29~’11.5.16 (139 days)
91 cases
6 cities and provinces 25 cities and counties
H5N1
⑤ 2014/2015
㉠ '14.1.16~7.29 (195 days)
212 cases
11 cities and provinces 41 cities and counties
H5N8
㉡ ‘14.9.24~‘15.6.10 (260 days)
162 cases
9 cities and provinces 34 cities and counties
H5N8
㉢ ‘15.9.14~11.15 (62 days)
17 cases
2 cities and provinces 6 cities and counties
H5N8
⑥ 2016/2017
㉠ '16.3.23~4.5 (13 days)
2 cases
1 city or province 2 cities, counties and boroughs
H5N8
㉡ ‘16.11.16~’17.4.4 (140 days)
383 cases
10 cities and provinces 50 cities and counties
H5N6, H5N8
㉢ ‘17.6.2~6.19 (17 days)
36 cases
7 cities and provinces 14 cities, counties and boroughs
H5N8
⑦ 2017/2018
'17.11.17.~‘18.3.17 (121 days)
22 cases
5 cities and provinces 15 cities and counties
H5N6
⑧ 2020/2021
'20.11.26. ~’21.4.6 (132 days)
109 cases
10 cities and provinces 48 cities and counties
H5N8
Implementation of Quarantine Measures Against AI (Major Duties)
(Preventive Quarantine Activities) In addition to preventive quarantine activities such as regular monitoring of poultry farms and livestock facilities for diseases, disease prevention education and promotion and inspection on poor quarantine targets, conduct simulated quarantine training and inspect emergency response preparedness
(Intensive Quarantine Control Zone) Designate habitats for migratory birds with high risk of AI occurrence, places with outbreak history and mass breeding sites as intensive quarantine control zones and reinforce quarantine control (620 eup, myeon and dong as of 2021)
(Special Quarantine Measures) Due to the concern of AI occurrence with the arrival of wild migratory birds, set winter as special quarantine measures period and operate wild and migratory bird notification system and monisot and inspect farms and livestock related facilities
(Emergency Quarantine Measures) In the event of an AI outbreak, perform emergency emergency quarantine measures such as controlling movement in the problematic farm and neighboring area, slaughtering and disinfecting according to related regulations, and enforce emergency quarantine measures such as temporary nation-wide halt of transportation and closure of traditional markets
(Crisis Warning) According to the animal disease crisis management manuals, issue crisis warnings by AI occurrence case in 3 stages (Attention → Caution → Warning), and perform quarantine measures at related institutions
(Global Quarantine Cooperation) Implement global cooperation in animal quarantine area via international organ activities such as OIE and FAO, and regular symposium jointly held between Korea, China and Japan
Related Regulations
Act on the Prevention of Contagious Animal Diseases
Method of Enforcement of Avian Influenza Quarantine (Notification by MAFRA)
Emergency Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Avian Influenza