Gyeonggi Province Finds No Irregularities in AI Biosecurity at Poultry Feed Manufacturers... Emergency Inspection of 14 Companies

As cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) continue to occur (Hwaseong on November 9, Pyeongtaek on November 14, and Hwaseong again on November 15), Gyeonggi Province conducted an emergency disinfection management inspection targeting 14 poultry compound feed manufacturers. The results showed that all companies were found to be in full compliance, with no irregularities detected.

Gyeonggi Province is conducting an emergency disinfection management inspection targeting 14 poultry compound feed manufacturers. Provided by Gyeonggi Province

The emergency inspection was carried out on December 2, targeting four companies in Pyeongtaek, three in Ansan, three in Icheon, one each in Yangju and Yongin, and two in Anseong. This initiative was undertaken in consideration of the high risk of virus transmission due to feed manufacturing facilities and transport vehicles making repeated visits to farms, with the goal of establishing a multi-layered biosecurity system starting from the feed production stage.

The inspection focused on key elements directly related to AI transmission, including: ▲ whether feed transport vehicles were properly disinfected, ▲ the disinfection status of vehicle interiors and undersides, and ▲ the proper operation of disinfection facilities.

The results confirmed that all 14 poultry feed manufacturers in the province strictly adhered to biosecurity standards across all major areas, including implementation of disinfection, use of appropriate disinfectants, and access control.

Given that the biosecurity system is operating smoothly from the poultry compound feed production stage, Gyeonggi Province plans to maintain and further strengthen the current level of management through ongoing on-site inspections and monitoring of disinfection compliance.

Shin Jonggwang, Director of Livestock Policy at Gyeonggi Province, stated, "If we miss a single step in AI (avian influenza) prevention, it can lead to large-scale outbreaks. It is essential to operate a thorough biosecurity network not only at poultry farms but also from the feed manufacturing and transport stages, in order to preemptively block the possibility of virus introduction and ensure robust disease control."

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