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Confirmation of swine fever in livestock in Shizuoka Prefecture (102nd case in Japan) and the holding of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Swine Fever and African Swine Fever Prevention Headquarters
Following the confirmation today of animals infected with classical swine fever, a livestock infectious disease, at a pig farm in Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries held a rotating meeting of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Classical Swine Fever/African Swine Fever Prevention Headquarters to decide on future response policies.
There is a possibility that the virus for this disease is present at the site and surrounding areas, which could lead to the spread of the disease via people and vehicles. We ask for your cooperation in strictly refraining from reporting at the site and surrounding areas. 1.
Overview of the affected farm
Location: Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture.
Breeding situation: Approximately 1,550 heads.
Associated farms: Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture (1 farm, approximately 650 heads).
2. Background
(1) On Tuesday, March 10th, 2026, Shizuoka Prefecture received a report that abnormalities had been found in weaned pigs at a farm in Fujinomiya City, and so entered the farm and conducted an inspection.
(2) As Shizuoka Prefecture's inspection raised suspicions of classical swine fever, the Animal Health Research Division of the National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (NARO) conducted detailed inspections, and on Wednesday, March 11th, it was determined that the animals were suffering from classical swine fever.
(Note) Animal Health Research Division of the National Agriculture and Food Research Organization: Japan's only research institute for animal health
3. Future Actions
Based on the "Guidelines for the Prevention of Specified Livestock Infectious Diseases Concerning Classical Swine Fever" and other guidelines, the following measures will be implemented:
(1) Necessary quarantine measures will be promptly and appropriately implemented, such as the culling and incineration of the pigs raised on the farm.
(2) A national epidemiological investigation team will be dispatched to investigate the route of infection.
(3) Early detection and early reporting of the disease will be ensured.
(4) Full cooperation will be maintained with relevant ministries and agencies, and efforts will be made to provide accurate information to producers, consumers, distributors, etc.
(5) Thorough guidance will be given on compliance with animal husbandry hygiene management standards, such as disinfecting farms and preventing wild animals from entering farms.
4. Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Classical Swine Fever and African Swine Fever Prevention Headquarters
Date and time: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 (held in rotation)
5.Other
(1) Classical swine fever is a disease of pigs and wild boars and is not contagious to humans.
(2) We ask for your cooperation in strictly refraining from on-site reporting, as this may cause the spread of the disease and violate the privacy of farmers.
In particular, we ask that you strictly refrain from using helicopters or drones to report on the situation, as this may interfere with quarantine efforts.
(3) We will continue to strive to provide prompt and accurate information, so we ask for your cooperation in ensuring that producers and other stakeholders, as well as consumers, do not become confused by unfounded rumors.
Confirmation of swine fever in livestock in Shizuoka Prefecture (102nd case in Japan) and the holding of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Swine Fever and African Swine Fever Prevention Headquarters
March 11, 2026
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Following the confirmation today of animals infected with classical swine fever, a livestock infectious disease, at a pig farm in Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries held a rotating meeting of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Classical Swine Fever/African Swine Fever Prevention Headquarters to decide on future response policies.
There is a possibility that the virus for this disease is present at the site and surrounding areas, which could lead to the spread of the disease via people and vehicles. We ask for your cooperation in strictly refraining from reporting at the site and surrounding areas. 1.
Overview of the affected farm
Location: Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture.
Breeding situation: Approximately 1,550 heads.
Associated farms: Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture (1 farm, approximately 650 heads).
2. Background
(1) On Tuesday, March 10th, 2026, Shizuoka Prefecture received a report that abnormalities had been found in weaned pigs at a farm in Fujinomiya City, and so entered the farm and conducted an inspection.
(2) As Shizuoka Prefecture's inspection raised suspicions of classical swine fever, the Animal Health Research Division of the National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (NARO) conducted detailed inspections, and on Wednesday, March 11th, it was determined that the animals were suffering from classical swine fever.
(Note) Animal Health Research Division of the National Agriculture and Food Research Organization: Japan's only research institute for animal health
3. Future Actions
Based on the "Guidelines for the Prevention of Specified Livestock Infectious Diseases Concerning Classical Swine Fever" and other guidelines, the following measures will be implemented:
(1) Necessary quarantine measures will be promptly and appropriately implemented, such as the culling and incineration of the pigs raised on the farm.
(2) A national epidemiological investigation team will be dispatched to investigate the route of infection.
(3) Early detection and early reporting of the disease will be ensured.
(4) Full cooperation will be maintained with relevant ministries and agencies, and efforts will be made to provide accurate information to producers, consumers, distributors, etc.
(5) Thorough guidance will be given on compliance with animal husbandry hygiene management standards, such as disinfecting farms and preventing wild animals from entering farms.
4. Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Classical Swine Fever and African Swine Fever Prevention Headquarters
Date and time: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 (held in rotation)
5.Other
(1) Classical swine fever is a disease of pigs and wild boars and is not contagious to humans.
(2) We ask for your cooperation in strictly refraining from on-site reporting, as this may cause the spread of the disease and violate the privacy of farmers.
In particular, we ask that you strictly refrain from using helicopters or drones to report on the situation, as this may interfere with quarantine efforts.
(3) We will continue to strive to provide prompt and accurate information, so we ask for your cooperation in ensuring that producers and other stakeholders, as well as consumers, do not become confused by unfounded rumors.
