Japan’s Second Bird Flu Case This Season Confirmed in Chiba
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Highly pathogenic avian influenza detected at poultry farm in Chiba Prefecture, prompting movement restrictions, emergency containment measures
ISLAMABAD: Japan today confirmed its second outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza this season at a poultry farm housing about 40,000 chickens in Chiba Prefecture, Anadolu Agency reported. Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries said genetic testing…
A poultry farm in Asahi City, Chiba Prefecture, is suspected of having an avian influenza outbreak. According to Chiba Prefecture, at around 11:00 a.m. on the 12th, the Livestock Hygiene Center received a report from the poultry farm in Asahi City that "30 chickens had died together." Rapid tests were conducted on 10 chickens, and 3 tested positive. It is suspected that the chickens have contracted highly pathogenic avian influenza. The poultry …
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