In response to the outbreak of bird flu at a poultry farm in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, Governor Ibaragi of Okayama Prefecture met with Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Nomura and requested government support such as measures to prevent the spread of the disease.

On the 27th, chickens were found dead one after another at a poultry farm in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture. ” bird flu virus was detected and infection was confirmed.



In response to this, Governor Ibaragi of Okayama Prefecture held a meeting with Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Nomura on the 28th and said, "The farms were taking measures quite seriously, but it's a shame that it happened. The government has more know-how. I would like you to lend me your wisdom," and requested the government's support, such as measures to prevent the spread.



In response, Minister Nomura said, "We have experts from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in the area. There are past cases, so please tell us anything." showed.

Agriculture Minister Nomura calls on consumers and distributors to act calmly

In response to the outbreak of avian influenza at a poultry farm in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Nomura said at a press conference after the cabinet meeting, "This is the first outbreak in October and the earliest outbreak to date. A countermeasures meeting was also held among the relevant ministers, and I asked for the cooperation of all the ministers," he said, indicating that he would definitely implement measures to prevent the spread.



Furthermore, after that, an outbreak of avian influenza was confirmed at a poultry farm in Atsuma-cho, Hokkaido. I am planning to set it up.



After that, Minister Nomura said, ``There is no risk of avian influenza infecting humans even if you eat chicken or eggs,'' and called on consumers and distributors to act calmly so as not to be misled by baseless rumors. rice field.