2020.11.05
HPAI Detected in Commercial Layer Flock in Kagawa
On November 5, Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries confirmed a detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial layer flock in Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture. Approximately 330,000 chickens will be culled as a result. Japan last detected HPAI in commercial chickens in January 2018.