Chickens were found dead on the 18th at poultry farms in Awa City and Miyazaki City, Tokushima Prefecture, and avian influenza virus was detected in both.
This winter, infection was confirmed in a total of 30 poultry farms in 12 prefectures.
About 60 chickens were found dead at the poultry farm in Awa City, and about 20 chickens were found dead at the poultry farm in Miyazaki City. As a result of genetic testing, "H5 type" avian influenza virus suspected of being highly pathogenic was detected. it was done.
Infection with the avian influenza virus has been confirmed at poultry farms for the first time in Tokushima Prefecture and for the eighth time this winter in Miyazaki Prefecture.
This winter, the avian influenza virus was detected in 30 poultry farms in 12 prefectures.
Due to the spread of the infection, the National Governors' Association will provide the government with an early "allowance" based on the law for poultry farmers who can no longer ship, and target chicken and egg distributors. We are requesting the construction of a support system.