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Researchers Find Way to Decompose Animal Remains with Microorganisms

Researchers Find Way to Decompose Animal Remains with Microorganisms

SEOUL, Nov. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean scientists have discovered a way to efficiently dispose of animal remains by utilizing microorganisms, a state-run institute said Wednesday, paving the way for the country to promptly handle carcasses in case of outbreaks of animal diseases. Quarantine authorities can utilize microorganisms whose temperature can increase up to [...]

Quarantine Authorities Focusing on Wild Boars to Prevent Further ASF Outbreaks

Quarantine Authorities Focusing on Wild Boars to Prevent Further ASF Outbreaks

SEJONG, Oct. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean quarantine authorities are implementing intensive operations to prevent the possible spread of African swine fever via wild boars, after the country confirmed the ninth case of an infected wild animal, the country’s agriculture ministry said Friday. Two wild boars found dead near the border with North Korea [...]