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Japan orders swift response to suspected bird flu at Kyoto farm
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Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ordered urgent, coordinated action on Wednesday (November 11) after a suspected case of highly pathogenic avian influenza emerged at a poultry farm in Kyoto prefecture, western Japan.
Key facts
- The agriculture ministry and other relevant ministries were instructed to work closely together and put comprehensive disease control measures into effect without delay.
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- A positive result would make this Japan’s first poultry farm case of avian flu this season and lead to the culling of the entire flock of about 200,000 chickens.
- Officials were also told to provide poultry farmers with guidance and support on preventive measures, urge them to remain on high alert and ensure the public received accurate information.
Summary
The agriculture ministry and other relevant ministries were instructed to work closely together and put comprehensive disease control measures into effect without delay.
Officials were also told to provide poultry farmers with guidance and support on preventive measures, urge them to remain on high alert and ensure the public received accurate information.