At a poultry farm in Shintomi Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, multiple chickens were found dead on the 6th, and genetic testing revealed the avian influenza virus.
This is the 11th outbreak of bird flu in Miyazaki prefecture this season.
On the afternoon of the 6th, multiple chickens were found dead at a poultry farm in Shintomi Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, and genetic testing revealed the "H5" avian influenza virus.
Miyazaki Prefecture has requested the Self-Defense Forces to dispatch disasters and is proceeding with the disposal of about 240,000 chickens in captivity, which means that the number of chickens to be disposed of at one poultry farm is the largest ever. ..
According to the prefecture, the poultry farm is about 500 meters away from another poultry farm where the outbreak of bird flu was confirmed last month, so there are no new poultry farms that will restrict the movement and shipment of chickens and eggs. about it.
This is the 11th case of bird flu confirmed in Miyazaki prefecture this season.