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Japan Reports Third Avian Flu Outbreak This Season in Niigata Poultry Farm
Japan confirmed its third outbreak of Highly pathogenic avian influenza at a poultry farm in Niigata, necessitating the culling of 630,000 chickens to control the virus.
- The outbreak of avian influenza was identified at a poultry farm in Tainai, Niigata, with local authorities confirming an increase in chicken deaths on Monday morning.
- In response to the outbreak, the prefectural government announced the culling of 630,000 egg-laying chickens to mitigate the spread of the pathogen.
- This incident marks the third confirmed case of avian influenza in the prefectures of Japan this season, prompting heightened biosecurity measures across affected farms.
Why It Matters
The outbreak of avian influenza poses significant risks to both the poultry industry and public health, highlighting the need for stringent measures to prevent widespread contagion and economic losses in Japans agricultural sector.