As a result of detailed examination of dead chickens at a poultry farm in Shirosato, Ibaraki Prefecture, the "H5 type" avian influenza virus was detected, and the prefecture has disposed of about 930,000 chickens raised at this poultry farm since the morning of the 9th. is proceeding.
This season, the total number of chickens and other animals to be disposed of due to avian influenza reached a total of 9.98 million, a record high.
About 100 chickens for eggs were found dead on the 8th at the prefecture's largest poultry farm in Shirosato Town, Ibaraki Prefecture. It turns out that there is
As a result of detailed genetic testing by the prefecture, on the 9th, a highly pathogenic "H5 type" avian influenza virus was detected.
In response to this, the prefecture is proceeding with the disposal of approximately 930,000 chickens raised at this poultry farm to prevent the spread of infection from 10 am.
In addition, the prefecture designated an area within a radius of 3 kilometers from the poultry farm as a "restricted movement area" in which the movement of chickens and eggs is prohibited, and an area within a radius of 10 kilometers as a "export restricted area" in which shipments from the area are prohibited. bottom.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the total number of chickens and other birds that will be disposed of due to bird flu this season is about 9.98 million, the highest ever.