A pig farm in Shikokuchuo City, Ehime Prefecture, has been quarantined after an outbreak of swine fever was confirmed by the National Agriculture and Food Research Organization. The disease, which does not affect humans, was initially reported to the prefecture with concerns about increased pig deaths. In response, authorities will implement measures including culling and incineration of the affected pigs, a national epidemiological investigation, and efforts to report the disease early and provide accurate information to stakeholders. The public is urged to follow preventive measures and to avoid spreading unfounded rumors about the outbreak.