Bird flu one after another at a poultry farm in Kagawa Agriculture Minister Call for thorough hygiene management November 13, 12:41
The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Nogami will investigate the cause and relevance of the avian influenza virus being detected one after another at poultry farms in Kagawa prefecture earlier this month, and will thoroughly manage hygiene for prefectures and farmers. I called.
In Kagawa prefecture, four cases of avian influenza virus were detected one after another this month, and in Mitoyo city, within 10 km from the two poultry farms where avian influenza virus was detected on the 5th and 11th of this month. It was newly confirmed on the 13th at the location of.
Regarding this, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Nogami said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting on the 13th, "It is highly possible that it occurred in an area where there are many ponds and tidal flats where migratory birds fly. We will continue to cooperate with the prefecture for detailed investigation. I would like to proceed with this, "he said, and expressed his intention to investigate the cause and relevance.
On that basis, Minister Nogami said, "I would like all the people involved in poultry farms in all prefectures and nationwide to work together under a higher level of caution," and called for thorough hygiene management.
In addition, regarding the prohibition of the movement and shipment of chickens and eggs to the surrounding poultry farms to prevent the spread, Minister Nogami said, "People at the poultry farms continue farming by utilizing management support measures. I would like to support you so that I can do it. "