Confirmation of pseudo-affected animals of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Hokkaido, Japan

Published 2023년 4월 3일

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A farm in Chitose City, Hokkaido, Japan, has reported abnormalities in their poultry, leading to a confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza. In response, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Avian Influenza Quarantine Countermeasures Headquarters will convene to decide on future quarantine measures. The ministry has also reassured the public that there is no risk of human infection through consumption of poultry products. The farm's location and the situation will be kept private to prevent the spread of the disease and to respect the privacy of the farmers.

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press release 1. Farm overview Location: Chitose City, Hokkaido Breeding Status: Approximately 350,000 chickens (laying hens) Epidemiology-related farms: Chitose City, Hokkaido (1 farm, approx. 40,000 chickens) 2. History (1) Yesterday (Sunday, April 2nd), Hokkaido received a report from a farm in Chitose City, Hokkaido, stating that there were abnormalities in poultry, and conducted an on-site inspection of the farm.(2) ) On the same day, a simple bird flu test was conducted on the poultry and it was found to be positive. We have confirmed that the animal is suspected to be highly pathogenic avian influenza. 3.Future policy Today, the ``Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Avian Influenza Quarantine Countermeasures Headquarters'' will be held on a rotating basis to swiftly decide on future quarantine measures. 4. Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Avian Influenza Prevention Headquarters Date: April 3, 2020 (Monday) (Rotating) 5.Others (1) Under the ...

Source: Maff