Japan - HP H5N8 avian flu confirmed in poultry - 2020/2021 - 36 farms in 15 prefectures affected

[Gert van der Hoek]

Confirmation of pseudo-patients with highly pathogenic avian influenza in Okayama Prefecture (22nd domestic poultry)


On December 11, 2nd year of Reiwa, a pseudo-patient with highly pathogenic avian influenza, the 22nd case in Japan, was confirmed at the Iku Hina Farm in Mimasaka City, Okayama Prefecture. There was a report of. In response to this report, we will strengthen the monitoring of wild birds by designating the area within a radius of 10 km around the outbreak farm as a priority area for wild bird monitoring.

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Source: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/20...d-flu-okayama/



Bird flu spreads to Okayama, with 640,000 chickens to be culled
Dec 11, 2020

Okayama – The Okayama Prefectural Government announced Friday an outbreak of bird flu believed to be highly pathogenic at a chicken farm in the city of Mimasaka in the prefecture.

All chickens at the farm, totaling about 640,000 heads, will be culled to stem the spread of the infection. The culling will be one of the largest in a single bird flu outbreak case in Japan this year.

It is the first time this year that the disease has been found at a chicken farm in Okayama, which became the ninth prefecture in Japan to report a farm outbreak of bird flu apparently of a highly pathogenic strain following the prefectures of Kagawa, Fukuoka, Hyogo, Miyazaki, Nara, Hiroshima, Oita and Wakayama.

After receiving a report of suspected bird flu infection at the farm in Mimasaka on Thursday, the Okayama government conducted simple tests and found positive cases there. Genetic tests found Friday morning that the bird flu is very likely to be highly pathogenic...

[Gert van der Hoek]

Confirmation of pseudo-patients with highly pathogenic avian influenza in Oita Prefecture (20th domestic poultry)


On December 10, 2nd year of Reiwa, there was a report that a pseudo-patient with highly pathogenic avian influenza, which was the 20th case in domestic poultry, was confirmed at a meat chicken farm in Saiki City, Oita Prefecture. In response to this report, we will strengthen the monitoring of wild birds by designating the area within a radius of 10 km around the outbreak farm as a priority area for wild bird monitoring.


Confirmation of pseudo-patients with highly pathogenic avian influenza in Wakayama Prefecture (21st domestic poultry case)


On December 10, 2nd year of Reiwa, there was a report that a pseudo-patient with highly pathogenic avian influenza, the 21st case in Japan, was confirmed at an egg-laying chicken farm in Kinokawa City, Wakayama Prefecture. In response to this report, we will strengthen the monitoring of wild birds by designating the area within a radius of 10 km around the outbreak farm as a priority area for wild bird monitoring.

[Gert van der Hoek]

Suspected bird flu in Oita / Poultry farm in Saiki City

2020/12/09


　A simple test for bird flu at a poultry farm in Saiki City, Oita Prefecture, revealed that it was positive on the 9th, according to an interview with people in the prefecture. If confirmed, the outbreak at the poultry farm will be the 7th prefecture this season.

See also : https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQ...Z01C20A2000000

[Gert van der Hoek]

Confirmation of pseudo-patients with highly pathogenic avian influenza in Miyazaki Prefecture (18th domestic poultry case)


On December 7, 2nd year of Reiwa, it was reported that a pseudo-patient with highly pathogenic avian influenza, which was the 18th case in domestic poultry, was confirmed at a meat chicken farm in Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki Prefecture. In response to this report, we will strengthen the monitoring of wild birds by designating the area within a radius of 10 km around the outbreak farm as a priority area for wild bird monitoring.

Confirmation of pseudo-patients with highly pathogenic avian influenza in Miyazaki Prefecture (19th domestic poultry case)


On December 8, 2nd year of Reiwa, it was reported that a pseudo-patient with highly pathogenic avian influenza, which was the 19th case in domestic poultry, was confirmed at a meat chicken farm in Kobayashi City, Miyazaki Prefecture. In response to this report, we will strengthen the monitoring of wild birds by designating the area within a radius of 10 km around the outbreak farm as a priority area for wild bird monitoring.

[Gert van der Hoek]

17th farm

Approximately 134,000 bird flu birds will be disposed of at a poultry farm in Mihara, Hiroshima

December 7, 2020


Chickens were found dead one after another at a poultry farm in Mihara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, and avian influenza virus was detected as a result of inspection. Hiroshima Prefecture plans to dispose of approximately 134,000 chickens from this poultry farm.

According to Hiroshima Prefecture, on the 6th, a poultry farm in Mihara City contacted me that "11 chickens are dead."

When the prefecture conducted a simple test, a positive reaction was obtained, and as a result of further detailed tests, a highly pathogenic "H5 subtype" avian influenza virus with a high mortality rate was detected before dawn on the 7th.

In response to this, Hiroshima Prefecture held a meeting of the countermeasures headquarters at 6:30 am and decided to dispose of about 134,000 chickens such as this poultry farm.

Since last month, avian influenza virus has been detected in poultry farms in five prefectures, Kagawa, Fukuoka, Hyogo, Miyazaki, and Nara.

[Gert van der Hoek]

Bird flu in Gojo, Nara Prefecture

Chickens were found dead one after another at a poultry farm in Gojo City, Nara Prefecture, and the avian influenza virus was detected.
Nara Prefecture has decided to dispose of about 80,000 chickens in this poultry farm.

According to Nara Prefecture and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, on the morning of the 5th, a poultry farm in Gojo City contacted the prefecture's Livestock Hygiene Service Center saying "30 chickens are dead."
When 13 birds, including 2 dead birds in Nara prefecture, were subjected to PCR tests, "H5 type" avian influenza virus was detected.
It seems to be a highly pathogenic virus with a high case fatality rate, so the country will investigate further.
In response to this, Nara Prefecture set up a countermeasures headquarters and decided to dispose of about 83,000 chickens at this poultry farm.

[Gert van der Hoek]

Confirmation of pseudo-patients with highly pathogenic avian influenza in Miyazaki Prefecture (15th domestic poultry case)


On December 3, 2nd year of Reiwa, it was reported that a pseudo-patient with highly pathogenic avian influenza, which was the 15th case in domestic poultry, was confirmed at a meat chicken farm in Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki Prefecture. In response to this report, we will strengthen the monitoring of wild birds by designating the area within a radius of 10 km around the outbreak farm as a priority area for wild bird monitoring.

[Gert van der Hoek]

Bird flu slaughter is the highest ever in one season of high pathogenicity

December 4, 2020 14:11


Since last month, bird flu has been occurring one after another at poultry farms in four prefectures, including Kagawa and Miyazaki prefectures. Approximately 2 million birds were slaughtered in a month, the highest number ever slaughtered by highly lethal highly pathogenic avian influenza in one season, making it an unusual situation

[Gert van der Hoek]

Avian influenza virus detected at a poultry farm in Miyakonojo, Miyazaki Third case in the prefecture

December 3, 2020 4:25

On the 2nd, a chicken was found dead at a poultry farm in Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki Prefecture, and as a result of genetic testing, "H5 type" avian influenza virus was detected. In Miyazaki Prefecture, infection with avian influenza virus has been confirmed one after another from the 1st, and this is the third case.
According to Miyazaki Prefecture, on the afternoon of the 2nd, 72 chickens were reported dead at a poultry farm in Miyakonojo City, which raises about 36,000 chickens.

Genetic testing revealed the "H5" avian influenza virus, and the prefecture has begun disposing of approximately 36,000 chickens at this poultry farm.

According to the prefecture, there are a total of 94 chicken farms within a 10km radius of this poultry farm, where the movement and export of chickens and eggs are restricted, and about 4.38 million chickens are bred.

[Gert van der Hoek]

Confirmation of pseudo-patients with highly pathogenic avian influenza in Miyazaki Prefecture (15th domestic poultry case)


On December 3, 2nd year of Reiwa, it was reported that a pseudo-patient with highly pathogenic avian influenza, which was the 15th case in domestic poultry, was confirmed at a meat chicken farm in Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki Prefecture. In response to this report, we will strengthen the monitoring of wild birds by designating the area within a radius of 10 km around the outbreak farm as a priority area for wild bird monitoring.

[Gert van der Hoek]

Confirmation of pseudo-patients with highly pathogenic avian influenza in Kagawa Prefecture (13th and 14th cases of poultry in Japan)


On December 2, 2nd year of Reiwa, it was reported that the 13th and 14th cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza were confirmed in the poultry farm in Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture. In response to this report, we will strengthen the monitoring of wild birds by designating the area within a radius of 10 km around the outbreak farm as a priority area for wild bird monitoring.

[Gert van der Hoek]

Confirmation of pseudo-patients with highly pathogenic avian influenza in Miyazaki Prefecture (12th domestic poultry case)


On December 2, 2nd year of Reiwa, there was a report that a pseudo-patient with highly pathogenic avian influenza, which was the 12th case in domestic poultry, was confirmed at a meat chicken farm in Tsuno Town, Miyazaki Prefecture. In response to this report, we will strengthen the monitoring of wild birds by designating the area within a radius of 10 km around the outbreak farm as a priority area for wild bird monitoring.

[Gert van der Hoek]

Mitoyo Kagawa 2 poultry farms Avian influenza virus detection 10th case in the prefecture

December 2, 2020 9:33


Avian influenza virus, which appears to be highly pathogenic, was newly detected at two poultry farms in Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture. Kagawa Prefecture is proceeding with the disposal of more than 370,000 chickens in poultry farms.

This is the 10th case of bird flu confirmed at a poultry farm in the prefecture this season.

According to Kagawa Prefecture, on the 1st, two poultry farms in Mitoyo City reported that "there are more chickens dead than usual" and a detailed examination revealed avian influenza virus that seems to be highly pathogenic. It was.

Kagawa Prefecture is proceeding with the disposal of more than 370,000 chickens, including two poultry farms and a poultry farm where traffic of people and equipment has been confirmed, and prohibits the movement of chickens and eggs within a radius of 3 km. We will take measures to prevent spread, such as designating "restricted movement areas" within a radius of 10 km as "restricted export areas" that prohibit shipping from that area.

In Miho City, highly pathogenic avian influenza virus has been detected in a total of 7 poultry farms within a radius of 3 km since the 5th of last month, and the same is true for the poultry farm where the virus was detected this time. Since it is within the range, the prefecture will investigate the infection route in detail together with the country.

This is the 10th case of bird flu confirmed at a poultry farm in Kagawa prefecture this season.

[Gert van der Hoek]

Confirmed as bird flu of chicken "H5 type" in Miyazaki Hyuga poultry farm

December 1, 2020


On the 30th, a chicken suspected of having bird flu was found at a poultry farm in Hyuga City, Miyazaki Prefecture, and as a result of genetic testing, it was confirmed to be "H5 type" bird flu. The prefecture has begun disposing of approximately 40,000 chickens raised in this poultry farm.

According to Miyazaki Prefecture, about 60 chickens were found dead at a poultry farm in Togo-cho, Hyuga City on the 30th, and a simple test for bird flu conducted by the prefecture confirmed positive.

When the prefecture conducted a more detailed genetic test, it was confirmed that it was "H5 type" bird flu at 4:30 am on the 1st.

According to the prefecture, there is a strong suspicion of high pathogenicity, and the country will carry out tests for confirmation.

Following the confirmation of bird flu, Miyazaki Prefecture has begun disposing of approximately 40,000 chickens raised in this poultry farm.