Genetic analysis of highly pathogenic avian influenza suspected to be a disease affected animal (sixth case in Japan) confirmed in Kagawa Prefecture and confirmation of NA subtype

Press Release 1. Overview (1) A genetic analysis conducted by the Animal Health Research Department (note) of a suspected case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (the sixth case in Japan, confirmed as suspected on November 7) on a farm in Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture, confirmed a sequence deemed highly pathogenic. (2) In response to this, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries determined that the poultry in question was a highly pathogenic avian influenza patient, based on the "Guidelines for the Prevention of Specified Livestock Infectious Diseases Regarding Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza and Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza." (3) In addition, the results of testing by the Animal Health Research Department of the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in question revealed the NA subtype, which was confirmed to be the H5N1 subtype. (Note) The National Research and Development Agency National Agriculture and Food Research Organization Animal Health Research ...