SEOUL — South Korea’s agricultural ministry said Tuesday the number of highly pathogenic bird flu cases from local poultry farms may continue to rise down the road due to seasonal migratory birds, urging farmers to beef up preventive measures against the contagious animal disease.
“As migratory birds will continue to flock into the country through January, local poultry farms are currently at a critical juncture,” the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs said in a statement.
South Korea has reported 13 highly pathogenic bird flu cases from poultry farms so far this year, while three other suspected cases are currently under investigation.
After reporting the fir…
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