Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Thorough disinfection to prevent the spread of bird flu on November 19, 21:11
In response to a series of bird flu virus detections at poultry farms in Kagawa Prefecture, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries held a meeting of the countermeasures headquarters on the 19th to inform prefectures and farmers nationwide to prevent the spread of infection. We have confirmed that we will call for thorough disinfection.
At the meeting of the Bird Flu Countermeasures Headquarters held at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on the 19th, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Nogami said, "It has been occurring in a small area in a short period of time, and it is a worrying situation with an unprecedented outbreak situation. Guidance to the site. I would like to ask you to re-thoroughly. "
In Kagawa Prefecture, bird flu virus was detected one after another at five poultry farms in Mitoyo City and Higashikagawa City earlier this month, and chickens were found dead at two poultry farms in Mitoyo City on the 19th. , A simple test gives a positive reaction.
At the meeting, it was reported that infection through small animals, people, cars, etc. was suspected, and it was requested that prefectures and farmers nationwide be thoroughly disinfected and that a community-based epidemic prevention system be established. It was confirmed that the requested notification was issued again and that the measures were strengthened and thoroughly implemented.