Asturias City Halts Poultry Farm Operations Due to Sanitation Violations
The local government of Asturias City has imposed a temporary suspension on a poultry farm for failing to comply with essential sanitation requirements. This action follows a series of inspections that uncovered ongoing deficiencies, despite multiple warnings and opportunities for correction.
Discovery of Sanitation Issues
According to a Facebook post by the Public Information Office (PIO) of Asturias City on Saturday, April 18, 2026, the problems were first identified during a surprise inspection in April 2025. Inspectors found numerous flies and other sanitation issues at the farm, highlighting significant health risks.
Repeated Warnings and Public Hearing
In response, a public hearing was held on September 17, 2025, to allow the farm owner to explain the situation and agree to continue operations, provided all recommendations were met. However, subsequent inspections revealed that necessary measures, such as installing proper screen or netting, remained incomplete.
Temporary Suspension and Required Actions
Due to these violations, the local government has mandated a temporary "no chick-in" order for all buildings on the farm. This means the farm cannot introduce new batches of chickens for an entire grow cycle. The farm manager is now required to undertake thorough cleaning, disinfection, and implementation of an effective management system.
Public Health and Ongoing Monitoring
The local authorities emphasized that this step was taken to prevent further disturbances and potential health risks to surrounding residents. Inspections and verification will continue, and operations will only be permitted to resume once all government-outlined conditions are fully met, ensuring compliance with sanitation standards.
