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Source: https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-data/h02284/
Avian Flu Spread in Japan Leads to Culling of 5 Million Birds in January
Society Economy Environment Feb 3, 2025
A rapid rise in avian influenza outbreaks in January led to the culling of more than 5 million birds during the month, bringing the total for the season to 8.1 million. Egg prices are slowly rising.
Since the beginning of 2025, avian influenza has been spreading rapidly throughout Japan. The situation has reached a level of serious concern, with 5.4 million chickens and other birds culled in January alone.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, there have been 43 avian flu outbreaks during this season (FY 2024) as of January 24, second only to FY 2022, which is the highest number ever recorded. However, in terms of the number of birds culled, January 2025 outpaces January 2023, when 4.6 million birds in total were culled.
As of January 22, MAFF had set up local task forces in Chiba, Aichi, and Iwate Prefectures to bolster efforts to counter the spread of infection. Chiba Prefecture had the largest number of egg-laying hens in Japan, at 11.2 million (as of 2024), of which around 2.5 million have been culled (as of January 24)....Comment
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Confirmation of suspected highly pathogenic avian influenza in Chiba Prefecture (43rd case in Japan) and the holding of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Avian Influenza Prevention Headquarters
January 24, 2025
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
On Friday, January 24th, a suspected case of highly pathogenic avian influenza, a livestock infectious disease, was confirmed at a poultry farm in Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture (the 43rd 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 390,000 chickens (layers)
2. Background
(1) On Thursday, January 23, 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, which revealed that
the results were positive.
(3) On Friday, January 24, 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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Confirmation of suspected highly pathogenic avian influenza in Chiba Prefecture (44th to 46th cases in Japan) and the holding of the "Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Avian Influenza Prevention Headquarters"
January 28, 2025
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
On Tuesday, January 28, suspected cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza, a livestock infectious disease, were confirmed at poultry farms in Asahi City, Choshi City, and Sosa City, Chiba Prefecture (44th to 46th 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
<44th case>
Location: Asahi City, Chiba Prefecture,
Rearing situation: Approximately 80,000 chickens (broiler chickens)
<45th case>
Location: Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture,
Rearing situation: Approximately 240,000 chickens (layer chickens)
<46th case>
Location: Sosa City, Chiba Prefecture,
Rearing situation: Approximately 220,000 chickens (layer chickens)
2. Background
(1) On Monday, January 27, Chiba Prefecture received reports from one farm in Asahi City, one farm in Choshi City, and one farm in Sosa City, and conducted on-site inspections of the farms. (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 Tuesday, January 28, genetic testing 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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Confirmation of suspected highly pathogenic avian influenza in Chiba Prefecture (47th case in Japan) and the holding of the "Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Avian Influenza Prevention Headquarters"
January 29, 2025
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
On Wednesday, January 29th, a suspected case of highly pathogenic avian influenza, a livestock infectious disease, was confirmed at a poultry farm in Asahi City, Chiba Prefecture (the 47th 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 36,000 chickens (layers)
2. Background
(1) On Tuesday, January 28, 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 turned out to be positive.
(3) On Wednesday, January 29, 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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Confirmation of suspected highly pathogenic avian influenza in Aichi Prefecture (48th case in Japan) and the holding of the "Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Avian Influenza Prevention Headquarters"
January 31, 2025
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
On Friday, January 31, a suspected case of highly pathogenic avian influenza, a livestock infectious disease, was confirmed at a poultry farm in Handa City, Aichi Prefecture (the 48th 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: Handa City, Aichi Prefecture
Farming situation: Approximately 425,000 chickens (layers)
2. Background
(1) On Thursday, January 30, Aichi Prefecture received a report from a farm in Handa 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, which revealed that
the results were positive.
(3) On Friday, January 31, 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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Confirmation of suspected highly pathogenic avian influenza in Chiba Prefecture (49th and 50th cases in Japan) and the holding of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Avian Influenza Prevention Headquarters
January 31, 2025
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
On Friday, January 31, suspected cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza, a livestock infectious disease, were confirmed in poultry farms in Asahi City and Sosa City, Chiba Prefecture (the 49th and 50th 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
<49th case>
Location: Asahi City, Chiba Prefecture,
Number of chickens: Approximately 77,000 (meat chickens)
<50th case>
Location: Sosa City, Chiba Prefecture,
Number of chickens: Approximately 81,000 (layer chickens)
2. Background
(1) On Thursday, January 30, Chiba Prefecture received reports from farms in Asahi City and Sosa City, Chiba 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, which revealed that
the results were positive.
(3) On Friday, January 31, 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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Confirmation of suspected highly pathogenic avian influenza in Chiba Prefecture (51st case in Japan) and the holding of the "Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Avian Influenza Prevention Headquarters"
February 1, 2025
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
On Saturday, February 1, a suspected case of highly pathogenic avian influenza, a livestock infectious disease, was confirmed at a poultry farm in Asahi City, Chiba Prefecture (the 51st 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 90,000 chickens (layers)
2. Background
(1) On Friday, January 31, 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 turned out to be positive.
(3) On Saturday, February 1, 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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