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      • #18
        Source: https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/soci...241229-230431/

        Biggest Avian Flu Outbreak This Season Occurs in Ibaraki
        The Japan News
        Jiji Press
        16:59 JST, December 29, 2024

        MITO (Jiji Press) — An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed at a poultry farm in the town of Yachiyo, Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan, the prefectural government said Sunday.

        This is the 16th outbreak in the country this season, and the first in Ibaraki. At the Yachiyo farm, about 1.1 million egg-laying hens will be culled, the largest number so far this season.​..

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        • #19
          Source: https://www.wionews.com/world/author...-japan-8593238

          Authorities begin culling after bird flu outbreak strikes Japan farm

          STORY HIGHLIGHTS
          The bird flu outbreak happened in the northern Iwate region and marks the 19th incident of the season, according to the Agriculture Ministry of Japan. Authorities started culling after tests confirmed bird flu as the cause of fowl deaths.
          Prajvi Mathur
          Updated 05 Jan 2025 16:12 IST​

          Japanese authorities have started culling about 50,000 chickens on Sunday (Jan 5) following a bird flu outbreak at a farm.

          The outbreak happened in the northern Iwate region and marks the 19th incident of the season, according to the Agriculture Ministry of Japan.

          The recent incident came to light after the farm reported increasing deaths of fowl, after which tests were conducted that confirmed on Sunday (Jan 5) the cause to be bird flu.​

          The news has prompted authorities to begin culling 50,000 chickens, the regional government of Iwate said. Iwate has also imposed a ban on the movements of 170,000 birds from two other nearby farms that fall under a three-kilometre (1.86-mile) radius.

          Apart from this, some 3.8 million birds that are kept within a 10-kilometre area are also to stay within the zone for now.

          On Thursday (Jan 2), another farm in the Iwate with 120,000 birds and a company in the central Aichi region with 147,000 birds were affected by the virus and started killing the birds...

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          • #20
            Source: https://jen.jiji.com/jc/i?g=eco&k=2025011001014

            Bird Flu Spreads in Japan's Aichi

            Nagoya, Jan. 10 (Jiji Press)--A series of avian influenza outbreaks has hit poultry farms in the central Japan prefecture of Aichi, where the prefectural government announced newly confirmed infections for the second straight day Friday.
            The prefecture confirmed infections of highly pathogenic bird flu at two poultry farms in the city of Tokoname. About 177,000 laying hens raised at the two locations will be culled.
            The cases mark the 23rd and 24th at farms in Japan this season. The city has seen a series of outbreaks since the start of the year.​..

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              • #22
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                Genetic analysis of highly pathogenic avian influenza suspected to be a disease affected animal (20th case in Japan) confirmed in Aichi Prefecture and confirmation of the NA subtype
                January 10, 2025
                Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries


                A genetic analysis conducted by the Animal Health Research Division on a suspected highly pathogenic avian influenza animal (the 20th case in Japan) in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture, confirmed that it was a highly pathogenic avian influenza animal. In addition, the NA subtype of the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in question was identified, and it was confirmed to be the H5N1 subtype.

                1. Overview

                (1) Regarding the suspected highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed on a farm in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture (the 20th case in Japan, confirmed as suspected on January 6), genetic analysis conducted by the Animal Health Research Department (note) confirmed a sequence deemed highly pathogenic.
                (2) In response to this, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries determined that the poultry in question was a highly pathogenic avian influenza infected animal, based on the "Guidelines for the Prevention of Specified Livestock Infectious Diseases Concerning Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza and Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza."
                (3) Furthermore, as a result of testing by the Animal Health Research Department, the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in question was found to be the NA subtype, which was confirmed to be the H5N1 subtype.

                (Note) National Research and Development Agency, National Agriculture and Food Research Organization, Animal Health Research Division: Japan's only animal health research institute

                2.Other

                (1) Under the current circumstances in Japan, we believe that there is no possibility of humans becoming infected with the avian influenza virus through eating chicken meat or eggs.
                https://www.fsc.go.jp/sonota/tori/tori_infl_ah7n9.html (External link)
                (2) Please cooperate by strictly refraining from reporting on the ground, as this may cause the spread of the disease and violate the privacy of farmers. In particular, please refrain from using helicopters or drones to report on the situation, as this may interfere with quarantine work.
                (3) We will continue to strive to provide prompt and accurate information, so we ask for your cooperation in ensuring that producers and other related parties and consumers are not confused by unfounded rumors.

                ...

                https://www.maff.go.jp/j/press/syoua.../250110_3.html

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                • #23
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                  Confirmation of suspected highly pathogenic avian influenza in Miyazaki Prefecture and holding of the "Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Avian Influenza Prevention Headquarters"

                  January 11, 2025
                  Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

                  Today (Saturday, January 11th), a suspected case of highly pathogenic avian influenza, a livestock infectious disease, was confirmed at a poultry farm in Kushima City, Miyazaki Prefecture (the 25th case in Japan this season). In response to this, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries held a rotating meeting of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Avian Influenza Prevention Headquarters and decided on a future response policy.

                  1. Overview of the Farm

                  Location: Kushima City, Miyazaki Prefecture
                  Farming situation: Approximately 30,000 chickens (for meat)

                  2. Background


                  (1) Yesterday (Friday, January 10), Miyazaki Prefecture received a report from a farm in Kushima City, Miyazaki Prefecture, about an increase in the number of dead chickens, and conducted an on-site inspection of the farm.
                  (2)On the same day, a simple test for avian influenza was conducted on the poultry in question, which revealed that
                  the results were positive.
                  (3) Today (Saturday, January 11), a genetic test was conducted on the poultry in question, and it was confirmed that the poultry in question was a suspected case of highly pathogenic avian influenza.

                  ...

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                  Confirmation of suspected highly pathogenic avian influenza in Iwate Prefecture and holding of the "Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Avian Influenza Prevention Headquarters"


                  January 11, 2025
                  Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

                  Today (Saturday, January 11th), a suspected case of highly pathogenic avian influenza, a livestock infectious disease, was confirmed at a poultry farm in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture (the 26th case in Japan this season). In response to this, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries held a rotating meeting of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Avian Influenza Prevention Headquarters and decided on a future response policy.

                  1. Overview of the Farm

                  Location: Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture
                  Farming situation: Approximately 400,000 chickens (layers)


                  2. Background

                  (1) Yesterday (Friday, January 10), Iwate Prefecture received a report from a farm in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, that the number of dead chickens was increasing, and conducted an on-site inspection of the farm.
                  (2) On the same day, a simple test for avian influenza was conducted on the poultry in question, and it was found to be positive.
                  (3) Today (Saturday, January 11), a genetic test was conducted on the poultry in question, and it was confirmed that the poultry in question was a suspected case of highly pathogenic avian influenza.
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                  Confirmation of suspected highly pathogenic avian influenza in Aichi Prefecture and holding of the "Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Avian Influenza Prevention Headquarters"


                  January 11, 2025
                  Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

                  Today (Saturday, January 11th), a suspected case of highly pathogenic avian influenza, a livestock infectious disease, was confirmed at a poultry farm in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture (the 27th case in Japan this season). In response to this, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries held a rotating meeting of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Avian Influenza Prevention Headquarters and decided on a future response policy.

                  1. Overview of the Farm

                  Location: Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture
                  Farming situation: Approximately 17,000 chickens (layers)


                  2. Background

                  (1) Today (Saturday, January 11), Aichi Prefecture received a report from a farm in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture, about an increase in the number of dead chickens, and conducted an on-site inspection of the farm. (2)

                  On the same day, a simple test for avian influenza was conducted on the poultry, which revealed that
                  the results were positive. (3) On the same day (Saturday, January 11), a genetic test was conducted on the poultry, and it was confirmed that the poultry was a suspected case of highly pathogenic avian influenza.
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                  Confirmation of suspected highly pathogenic avian influenza in Chiba Prefecture and holding of the "Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Avian Influenza Prevention Headquarters"

                  January 12, 2025
                  Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

                  Today (Sunday, January 12), a suspected case of highly pathogenic avian influenza, a livestock infectious disease, was confirmed at a poultry farm in Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture (the 28th case in Japan this season). In response to this, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries held a rotating meeting of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Avian Influenza Prevention Headquarters and decided on a future response policy.

                  1. Overview of the Farm

                  Location: Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture
                  Farming situation: Approximately 410,000 chickens (layers)


                  2. Background

                  (1) Yesterday (Saturday, January 11), Chiba Prefecture received a report from a farm in Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture, about an increase in the number of dead chickens, and conducted an on-site inspection of the farm.
                  (2)On the same day, a simple test for avian influenza was conducted on the poultry in question, and it was found to be positive.
                  (3) Today (Sunday, January 12), a genetic test was conducted on the poultry in question, and it was confirmed that the poultry in question was a suspected case of highly pathogenic avian influenza.
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                    • #25
                      Source: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/20...u-cases-found/

                      More avian flu cases found in Japan; 1.44 million birds to be culled
                      Jan 19, 2025

                      Nagoya/Chiba –

                      The Aichi Prefectural Government said Sunday that outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza have been confirmed at three chicken farms and a quail farm in the central prefecture.

                      Two of the three chicken farms are in the city of Handa and the other in the city of Tokoname. The quail farm is located in the town of Agui.

                      The prefectural government of Chiba the same day announced avian flu cases at three chicken farms in the cities of Choshi and Asahi.

                      A total of about 1.44 million birds at the seven farms and related facilities will be destroyed.

                      The number of avian flu cases confirmed at chicken and other farms in the country this season rose to 39.​..

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                      • #26
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                        Press release

                        Confirmation of suspected highly pathogenic avian influenza in Chiba Prefecture and convening of the "Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Avian Influenza Prevention Headquarters"

                        January 15, 2025
                        Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

                        Today (Wednesday, January 15th), a suspected case of highly pathogenic avian influenza, a livestock infectious disease, was confirmed at a poultry farm in Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture (the 29th case in Japan this season). In response to this, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries held a meeting of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Avian Influenza Prevention Headquarters and decided on a future response policy.

                        1. Overview of the Farm

                        Location: Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture
                        Farming situation: Approximately 420,000 chickens (layers)


                        2. Background

                        (1) Yesterday (Tuesday, January 14), Chiba Prefecture received a report from a farm in Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture, and conducted an on-site inspection of the farm.
                        (2) On the same day, a simple test for avian influenza was conducted on the poultry in question, which revealed that
                        the results were positive. (3) Today (Wednesday, January 15), a genetic test was conducted on the poultry in question, and it was confirmed that the poultry in question was a suspected case of highly pathogenic avian influenza.
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                        Press release

                        Confirmation of suspected highly pathogenic avian influenza in Aichi Prefecture and holding of the "Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Avian Influenza Prevention Headquarters"

                        January 16, 2025
                        Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

                        On Thursday, January 16th, a suspected case of highly pathogenic avian influenza, a livestock infectious disease, was confirmed at a poultry farm in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture (the 30th case in Japan this season).

                        In response to this, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries held a rotating meeting of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Avian Influenza Prevention Headquarters and decided on a future response policy.

                        1. Overview of the Farm

                        Location: Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture
                        Farming situation: Approximately 91,000 chickens (layers)


                        2. Background

                        (1) On Thursday, January 16, Aichi Prefecture conducted an on-site inspection of a farm in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture, after receiving a report of an increase in the number of dead chickens.
                        (2) On the same day, a simple test for avian influenza was conducted on the poultry, which revealed that the results were positive.
                        (3) On the same day, a genetic test was conducted on the poultry, which confirmed that the poultry were suspected cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza.
                        ...


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                        Press release

                        Confirmation of suspected highly pathogenic avian influenza in Chiba Prefecture and holding of the "Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Avian Influenza Prevention Headquarters"

                        January 16, 2025
                        Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

                        On Thursday, January 16th, a suspected case of highly pathogenic avian influenza, a livestock infectious disease, was confirmed at a poultry farm in Asahi City, Chiba Prefecture (the 31st case in Japan this season).

                        In response to this, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries held a rotating meeting of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Avian Influenza Prevention Headquarters and decided on a future response policy.

                        1. Overview of the Farm

                        Location: Asahi City, Chiba Prefecture
                        Farming situation: Approximately 38,000 chickens (layers)


                        2. Background

                        (1) On Thursday, January 16, Chiba Prefecture received a report from a farm in Asahi City, Chiba Prefecture, and conducted an on-site inspection of the farm.
                        (2) On the same day, a simple test for avian influenza was conducted on the poultry, which revealed that
                        the results were positive.
                        (3) On the same day, a genetic test was conducted on the poultry, and it was confirmed that the poultry was a suspected case of highly pathogenic avian influenza.
                        ...


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                        Press release

                        Confirmation of suspected highly pathogenic avian influenza in Chiba Prefecture and holding of the "Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Avian Influenza Prevention Headquarters"

                        January 18, 2025
                        Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

                        On Saturday, January 18, a suspected case of highly pathogenic avian influenza, a livestock infectious disease, was confirmed at a poultry farm in Asahi City, Chiba Prefecture (the 32nd case in Japan this season).

                        In response to this, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries held a rotating meeting of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Avian Influenza Prevention Headquarters and decided on a future response policy.

                        1. Overview of the Farm

                        Location: Asahi City, Chiba Prefecture
                        Farming situation: Approximately 480,000 chickens (layers)


                        2. Background

                        (1) On Friday, January 17, Chiba Prefecture received a report from a farm in Asahi City, Chiba Prefecture and conducted an on-site inspection of the farm.
                        (2) On the same day, a simple test for avian influenza was conducted on the poultry, which revealed that the results were positive.
                        (3) On Saturday, January 18, a genetic test was conducted on the poultry, which confirmed that the poultry was a suspected case of highly pathogenic avian influenza.
                        ...


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                        Press release

                        Confirmation of suspected highly pathogenic avian influenza in Aichi Prefecture (33rd to 36th cases in Japan) and the holding of the "Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Avian Influenza Prevention Headquarters"


                        January 19, 2025
                        Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

                        On Sunday, January 19th, suspected cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza, a livestock infectious disease, were confirmed in poultry farms in Handa City, Tokoname City, and Agui Town, Aichi Prefecture (the 33rd to 36th cases in Japan this season).

                        In response to this, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries held a rotating meeting of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Avian Influenza Prevention Headquarters and decided on a future response policy.

                        1. Overview of the Farm

                        <33rd case>
                        Location: Handa City, Aichi Prefecture,
                        Rearing status: Approximately 127,000 birds (layers)


                        <34th case>
                        Location: Handa City, Aichi Prefecture,
                        Rearing status: Approximately 206,000 birds (layers)


                        <35th case>
                        Location: Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture,
                        Rearing status: Approximately 59,000 birds (layers)


                        <36th case>
                        Location: Agui Town, Aichi Prefecture,
                        Rearing status: Approximately 251,000 birds (quails)


                        2. Background

                        (1) On Saturday, January 18, Aichi Prefecture received reports from two farms in Handa City, one farm in Tokoname City, and one farm in Agui Town, and conducted on-site inspections of the farms.
                        (2) On the same day, simple tests for avian influenza were conducted on the poultry, which revealed that they were positive.
                        (3) On Sunday, January 19, genetic tests were conducted on the poultry at the four farms, and the results confirmed that they were suspected cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza.
                        ...


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                        Press release

                        Confirmation of suspected highly pathogenic avian influenza in Chiba Prefecture (37th to 39th cases in Japan) and the holding of the "Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Avian Influenza Prevention Headquarters"


                        January 19, 2025
                        Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

                        On Sunday, January 19th, suspected cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza, a livestock infectious disease, were confirmed at poultry farms in Choshi City and Asahi City, Chiba Prefecture (the 37th to 39th cases in Japan this season). In response to this, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries held a rotating meeting of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Avian Influenza Prevention Headquarters and decided on a future response policy.

                        1. Overview of the Farm

                        <37th case>
                        Location: Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture
                        Rearing situation: Approximately 280,000 chickens (layers)


                        <38th case>
                        Location: Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture
                        Rearing situation: Approximately 360,000 chickens (layers)


                        <39th case>
                        Location: Asahi City, Chiba Prefecture
                        Rearing situation: Approximately 17,000 chickens (layers)
                        Related farm: Asahi City, Chiba Prefecture (2 farms, total of approximately 139,000 chickens)


                        2. Background

                        (1) On Saturday, January 18, Chiba Prefecture received reports from two farms in Choshi City and one farm in Asahi City, Chiba Prefecture, and conducted on-site inspections of the farms.
                        (2) On the same day, simple tests for avian influenza were conducted on the poultry, which revealed that they were positive.
                        (3) On Sunday, January 19, genetic tests were conducted on the poultry at the three farms, and the results confirmed that they were suspected cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza.
                        ...

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                        • #27
                          More bird flu cases found in Japan; 1.44 million birds to be culled

                          ​Jan 20, 2025
                          JIJI

                          NAGOYA/CHIBA – The Aichi Prefectural Government said Sunday that outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza have been confirmed at three chicken farms and a quail farm in the prefecture.

                          Two of the three chicken farms are in the city of Handa and the other is in the city of Tokoname. The quail farm is located in the town of Agui. The city of Tokoname has already been seeing an outbreak of bird flu cases since the beginning of the year, and roughly 680,000 birds have been culled so far.

                          The prefectural government of Chiba the same day announced bird flu cases at three chicken farms in the cities of Choshi and Asahi.

                          A total of about 1.44 million birds at the seven farms and related facilities will be destroyed. ...


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                          • #28
                            Source: https://daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay?newsID=1264782


                            Japan's bird flu cases surge in January

                            Wed, Jan 22 2025 07:04:56 PM


                            Tokyo, Jan 22 (IANS): Japan is experiencing a surge of avian influenza outbreaks, with approximately five million chickens and other birds culled across five prefectures this month.

                            The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries confirmed new outbreaks at two poultry farms in Morioka City this week, prompting the establishment of an on-site response headquarters in Iwate Prefecture.

                            In total, 26 outbreak sites have been identified this month, with nearly 5 million birds impacted...


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                            • #29
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                              Press release

                              Confirmation of suspected highly pathogenic avian influenza in Aichi Prefecture (40th case in Japan) and the holding of the "Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Avian Influenza Prevention Headquarters"

                              January 21, 2025
                              Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

                              On Tuesday, January 21, a suspected case of highly pathogenic avian influenza, a livestock infectious disease, was confirmed at a poultry farm in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture (the 40th case in Japan this season).

                              In response to this, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries held a rotating meeting of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Avian Influenza Prevention Headquarters and decided on a future response policy.

                              1. Overview of the Farm

                              Location: Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture
                              Farming situation: Approximately 125,000 chickens (layers)


                              2. Background

                              (1) On Monday, January 20, Aichi Prefecture received a report from a farm in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture, and conducted an on-site inspection of the farm.
                              (2) On the same day, a simple test for avian influenza was conducted on the poultry in question, which revealed that the results were positive. (3) On Tuesday, January 21, a genetic test was conducted on the poultry at the farm, and it was confirmed that the poultry were suspected cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza.
                              ...


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                              Press release

                              Confirmation of suspected highly pathogenic avian influenza in Iwate Prefecture (41st and 42nd cases in Japan) and the holding of the "Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Avian Influenza Prevention Headquarters"

                              January 22, 2025
                              Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

                              On Wednesday, January 22nd, a suspected case of highly pathogenic avian influenza, a livestock infectious disease, was confirmed at a poultry farm in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture (the 41st and 42nd cases in Japan this season).

                              In response to this, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries held a rotating meeting of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Avian Influenza Prevention Headquarters and decided on a future response policy.

                              1. Overview of the Farm

                              <41st case>
                              Location: Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture
                              Rearing situation: Approximately 360,000 chickens (layers)


                              <42nd case>
                              Location: Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture
                              Rearing situation: Approximately 300,000 chickens (layers)


                              2. Background

                              (1) On Tuesday, January 21, Iwate Prefecture received a report from two farms in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, and conducted on-site inspections of the farms.
                              (2) On the same day, a simple test for avian influenza was conducted on the poultry in question, which revealed that
                              the results were positive. (3) On Wednesday, January 22, a genetic test was conducted on the poultry at the farms, and it was confirmed that the poultry were suspected cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza.
                              ...

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                              • #30
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                                Spread of bird flu raises concerns over egg prices

                                Updated 5 hours ago

                                In Japan, bird flu is spreading among poultry farms, raising concerns within the Ministry of Agriculture in particular, which fears it could contribute to a sharp rise in egg prices.

                                Nearly 5 million chickens were slaughtered this month on 26 farms in five departments. The price of eggs has increased by about 15% since the beginning of the year.

                                Data from the Agriculture Ministry shows that the number of chickens slaughtered has surpassed the January 2023 total, already a monthly record.

                                The bird flu season typically lasts from fall to spring. The fastest spread occurred in 2022, with the current season taking second place.

                                The Agriculture Ministry decided at a meeting Wednesday to set up a task force in the northern prefecture of Iwate following the latest outbreaks at two farms.

                                Agriculture Minister Eto Taku said: "There is no indication that the outbreak will stop. The numbers could reach their highest level ever, given the deteriorating situation."

                                Ministry officials say consumers are likely feeling the impact of the situation, and some industry players attribute the spike in egg prices to a lack of supply.

                                Au Japon, la grippe aviaire se propage dans les élevages de volailles, suscitant des inquiétudes au sein du ministère de l'Agriculture notamment, craignant qu'elle ne contribue à la forte hausse du prix des œufs.

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