MUAN — The Jeonnam-Gwangju Unified Special City Animal Health Laboratory announced on the 9th that it will implement special hygiene management measures in preparation for increased summer consumption of poultry such as chicken and duck.
During the Boknal period, Korea's midsummer "dog days" when poultry demand peaks, slaughterhouses will open earlier than usual, starting at 5 a.m., to ensure smooth slaughter inspections and a stable supply of fresh livestock products. Slaughterhouses will also operate on holidays to conduct slaughter inspections, ensuring no gaps in the inspection process.
Considering the heightened risk of microbial contamination in the hot and humid summer environment, the laboratory will strengthen microbial testing for general bacteria, E. coli, and Salmonella, and will intensively inspect the hygiene management of slaughterhouse facilities and working environments.
If inspection results reveal noncompliance, the laboratory plans to promptly restrict shipments in accordance with relevant laws, conduct cause investigations, and take corrective measures to block risk factors in advance.
