The Central Accident Management Headquarters for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza announced that highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1 type) occurred at a broiler breeder farm in Namwon, Jeollabuk-do on December 14. Accordingly, a meeting involving relevant agencies and local governments was held on December 15 to review quarantine measures and strengthen management.
On December 14, an increase in deaths was confirmed at the broiler breeder farm in Namwon, and a detailed inspection confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza on December 15. This is the 11th occurrence in the ’25/’26 winter season and the second occurrence in broiler breeders. There have been 11 cases in poultry farms and 15 cases in wild birds.
Upon confirmation of the H5 antigen on December 15, the Central Accident Management Headquarters immediately deployed an initial response team to control access and conducted culling and epidemiological investigations at the affected farm. Additionally, a 24-hour standstill order was issued for four adjacent areas to Jeollabuk-do and Namwon.
To prevent further occurrences, the Central Accident Management Headquarters will conduct detailed inspections on farms belonging to the same company and special quarantine inspections on broiler breeder farms. The nationwide intensive disinfection week will be extended until December 30 to focus on disinfecting roads around migratory bird habitats and poultry farms.