For the first time in Korea, H5N3 type highly pathogenic AI has been confirmed.

H5N3 type highly pathogenic avian influenza has been identified in wild bird feces in Mangyeonggang River, Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do.

The Central Disaster Management Headquarters of Avian Influenza said on October 2nd that it was finally confirmed as H5N3 type highly pathogenic AI after a detailed examination of wild bird feces collected in Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do.

This is the first time that H5N3 type highly pathogenic AI has been confirmed in Korea.

The Central Disease Control Headquarters explained that H5N3 type AI is believed to have been created by recombining H5 type highly pathogenic AI virus and N3 type AI virus derived from wild birds that are prevalent worldwide.

In order to thoroughly observe quarantine rules, such as disinfection of entry and exit for poultry farm workers, and to minimize damage, poultry farm workers asked the quarantine authorities to report only mild symptoms in poultry.