Core Points - Japan's Niigata Prefecture has reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, marking the fourth case of the current flu season, with over 1.5 million birds affected [1][5] - The local government confirmed the outbreak on October 9, following an increase in reported deaths at a poultry farm, leading to the culling of 280,000 chickens to prevent further spread [3][5] - The avian flu outbreak has raised concerns about rising egg prices, which have already surged due to feed price increases and reduced production from summer heat [7] Summary by Category - Outbreak Details - The outbreak in Niigata is the second reported in the prefecture this season, with the first case occurring in Hokkaido on October 22, resulting in the culling of approximately 450,000 chickens [5] - A total of four outbreaks have been reported in Japan since the start of the current avian flu season [1][5] - Government Response - Niigata Prefecture has implemented a transportation ban for poultry and eggs from farms within a 10-kilometer radius of the outbreak site to contain the virus [3] - Market Impact - The ongoing avian flu situation has exacerbated existing concerns over egg supply shortages and price increases, following a record culling of over 17 million birds from October 2022 to April 2023 due to avian flu [7]
日本禽流感疫情蔓延 涉疫禽类超150万只
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-11-10 08:51