The state quarantine agency said Tuesday that it will step up cooperation with related organizations to better respond to avian influenza(AI).
 
The Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency said that it signed memorandums of understanding(MOU) with the National Institute of Biological Resources and the National Science Museum on sharing information on migratory birds and strengthening collaboration.
 
The MOUs are designed to facilitate sharing among agencies that collect data on migratory birds for different purposes and to thereby more effectively respond to a bird flu outbreak. 
 
The quarantine agency has also attached location tracking devices on migratory birds for AI prevention and is analyzing their travel paths and risks they pose to local farms.
 
The Institute of Biological Resources, meanwhile, is conducting studies on migratory birds for purposes of their preservation, AI response and ecological tourism.
 
The National Science Museum is also carrying out research using tracking devices for the preservation of natural monuments and endangered species.
 
The latest agreements are expected to enable preemptive response measures to AI to better protect the domestic poultry industry and also help improve the management and protection of migratory birds.