date:Jan 23, 2014
The Korean government is in the midst of trying to contain the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI, H5N8 type) among its poultry farms. As of now, HPAI is confirmed in three farms located in North Jolla Province, located in the southwest side of the Korean peninsula. Prior to this incident, Koreas last reported HPAI outbreak was May 16, 2011. This recent case will suspend all poultry exports from Korea until it can regain OIE status as being free from HPAI.
The first report of a