A meeting of experts from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries was held ahead of the season when the possibility of avian influenza outbreaks increased. I called for thorough countermeasures as it is high.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries held a meeting of experts on the 5th to discuss the outlook for the epidemic after this fall and countermeasures before the season when migratory birds that could bring the bird flu virus into the country fly.
In the most recent season, the outbreak was confirmed until May this year, the latest so far, and about 1.89 million chickens were killed, but at the meeting, it was reported that the infection spread to wild birds, such as poultry farms. It was shown that the outbreak in
In addition to the largest-ever outbreak in Europe, it was reported that outbreaks continued in various parts of the world even after the normal season ended.
In response, a meeting of experts compiled recommendations and pointed out that there is a high risk that the virus will be brought in from migratory birds after this fall, and that it is necessary to increase vigilance.
On top of that, we are requesting thorough measures such as disinfection when people enter poultry houses and installation of fine mesh nets to prevent wild birds and animals from entering so that chickens on poultry farms are not infected.