Chickens were found dead one after another at a poultry farm in Fukuoka City, and as a result of genetic testing, avian influenza virus was detected.
From the morning of the 2nd, Fukuoka Prefecture began disposing of more than 240,000 chickens raised at poultry farms.
According to Fukuoka Prefecture, about 100 chickens were found dead on a single day at a poultry farm in Fukuoka City. Influenza virus was detected.
In response, Fukuoka Prefecture is proceeding with the disposal of all the approximately 243,000 chickens raised at this poultry farm and the disinfection of the surrounding area.
According to Fukuoka Prefecture, the number of chickens to be disposed of has reached a record high in the prefecture, and it has asked the Self-Defense Forces for disaster relief and cooperation.
In addition, the area within a 10-kilometer radius of this poultry farm will be designated as a "restricted area for export," and measures will be taken to prohibit the shipment of chickens and eggs from the eight poultry farms that raise a total of 150,000 chickens. are doing
At poultry farms and farms in Fukuoka Prefecture, bird flu has occurred in Itoshima City and Koga City since December last year, and this is the fourth case this season.