Avian influenza virus was detected as a result of genetic testing by the prefecture on multiple chickens found dead at a poultry farm in Saiki City, Oita Prefecture.
Oita Prefecture has begun disposing of approximately 55,000 chickens at this poultry farm.
According to Oita Prefecture, on the 9th, multiple chickens were found dead at a poultry farm in Ume, Saiki City, Oita Prefecture, and as a result of genetic testing, "H5 type" avian influenza virus was detected.
Oita Prefecture held a meeting of the countermeasures headquarters after 7 am on the 10th, and started to dispose of about 55,000 chickens such as this poultry farm.
In addition, the area within a radius of 3 km centered on this poultry farm is designated as a "restricted movement area" that prohibits the movement of chickens and eggs, and the area within a radius of 10 km is designated as a "restricted export area" that prohibits shipping from that area. , It means to take measures to prevent the spread of infection.
Bird flu has been confirmed at poultry farms in Oita prefecture since 2011.