The Central Accident Management Headquarters for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza announced on December 14 that highly pathogenic avian influenza occurred at a broiler breeder farm in Namwon, Jeollabuk-do. On December 15, a meeting was held with relevant agencies and local governments to review the outbreak situation and strengthen quarantine management.
On December 14, an increase in deaths was confirmed at a broiler breeder farm in Namwon, Jeollabuk-do, and a detailed examination confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza on December 15. This is the 11th occurrence in the ’25/’26 winter season and the 2nd occurrence in broiler breeders. A total of 11 cases were detected in poultry farms and 15 cases in wild birds.
Upon confirmation of the H5 antigen at the broiler breeder farm in Namwon on December 15, the Central Accident Management Headquarters immediately deployed an initial response team to control access and conduct culling and epidemiological investigations to prevent further spread. Additionally, a 24-hour standstill order was issued for four adjacent areas to Namwon and the implementation status is being checked.
To prevent and control further outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza, the Central Accident Management Headquarters will conduct detailed inspections of farms affiliated with the same company and special quarantine inspections of broiler breeder farms by local governments. Furthermore, a telephone monitoring week will be operated for all broiler breeder farms nationwide, with daily telephone monitoring conducted by the quarantine headquarters.