Tokyo, Jan 22 (UNI) Japan is experiencing a surge of avian influenza outbreaks, with approximately 5 million chickens and other birds culled across five prefectures this month.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries confirmed new outbreaks at two poultry farms in Morioka City this week, prompting the establishment of an on-site response headquarters in Iwate Prefecture.
In total, 26 outbreak sites have been identified this month, with nearly 5 million birds impacted.