In Katori City, Chiba Prefecture, a series of dead sea turtles that had been kept at a breeding facility for hunting ducks were found one after another. It turns out there is.
Chiba Prefecture has decided to ban shipping to surrounding poultry farms if a positive test is confirmed.
On the morning of the 25th, it was reported to the prefectural government that 7 of the 21 Aikamo that were being bred for traditional duck hunting in Katori City had died in 5 days. I tested and got a positive result.
If a detailed genetic test confirms positive results, the prefecture will dispose of the remaining 14 chickens, and will create a "restricted movement area" that prohibits the movement of chickens and eggs within a radius of 3 km from this breeding facility, and within a radius of 10 km. is to be designated as a "restricted export area" that prohibits shipping from that area.
In that case, there are 22 poultry farms and farms in the area, and more than 1.2 million birds will be subject to restrictions.
This is the first time that bird flu has broken out in Chiba Prefecture this season. At a meeting of the prefecture's task force, Governor Kumagai said, "This year, outbreaks are continuing nationwide at an unprecedented pace. The impact on the poultry farming industry. In order to minimize the number of infections, it is necessary for the prefecture to work together to prevent the spread of infection."