The Aichi Prefectural Government mentioned Sunday that outbreaks of extremely pathogenic avian influenza have been confirmed at three hen farms and a quail farm within the central prefecture.
Two of the three hen farms are within the metropolis of Handa and the opposite within the metropolis of Tokoname. The quail farm is positioned within the city of Agui.
The prefectural authorities of Chiba the identical day introduced avian flu instances at three hen farms within the cities of Choshi and Asahi.
A complete of about 1.44 million birds on the seven farms and associated amenities shall be destroyed.
The variety of avian flu instances confirmed at hen and different farms within the nation this season rose to 39.
According to the Aichi authorities, the 4 farms within the prefecture reported the deaths of many chickens and quails to native livestock hygiene facilities over the previous week. Rapid exams confirmed optimistic outcomes, and infections have been confirmed in subsequent genetic exams.
The three farms in Chiba reported the deaths of chickens to native authorities Saturday. Rapid and genetic exams confirmed infections later.