# Yeoncheon County Confirms H5 Avian Influenza at Layer Farm; Moves to Cull 91,000 Chickens

> H5 avian influenza was confirmed at a layer farm in Yeoncheon County, Gyeonggi Province, after a suspected case was reported on November 3. The county ordered the culling of about 91,000 chickens, restricted access nearby, and began disinfection and emergency quarantine measures.

- Date: 2026-11-06 · published 2026-11-06T03:07:31.333Z
- Category: disease · region South Korea · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/83214-yeoncheon-county-confirms-h5-avian-influenza-at-layer-farm-moves-to-cull-91-000
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

The cull removes poultry from production and disease controls may disrupt local supply, potentially supporting chicken prices. Wider effects depend on whether the outbreak spreads or prompts additional restrictions.

## Read by commodity

- CHICKEN: bullish ▲

## Sources

- asiae.co.kr: https://www.asiae.co.kr/en/article/2026110610511257209

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