Avian Influenza -- South Korea
The government of Daegu City says a case of avian influenza (AI) detected [Wed 21 Jun 2017] has been confirmed as a highly pathogenic strain.
The infected chicken was being kept in a makeshift pen in Dong District before being tested by the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency.
Daegu says it is strengthening quarantine measures to prevent the spread of bird flu, including a transport ban on poultry, more checkpoints, and strengthened disinfection services.
The city has culled 725 birds
Read more about it at HealthMap Global Disease Alerts via http://bit.ly/2u1qlkO
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