TOKYO, Nov 22 (News On Japan) –
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries held an emergency assembly to deal with the fast outbreak of avian influenza, urging prefectural governments to strengthen hygiene administration measures.
Agriculture Minister Eto mentioned, “If avian flu spreads because it did in the course of the 2022 season, it might considerably influence egg provide, costs, and the meals of individuals throughout the nation.”
Because the first constructive case was confirmed on October seventeenth, ten instances have been reported throughout eight prefectures via November twentieth, ensuing within the culling of roughly 1.21 million chickens.
The ministry proposed new preventive measures, resembling spraying water whereas ventilating rooster coops to cut back airborne mud. It additionally referred to as for minimizing pointless building work in rooster coops to stop virus transmission by exterior employees.
The tempo of outbreaks this 12 months rivals the record-high ranges of 2022, elevating considerations over a possible rise in egg costs.
Supply: ANN
