日本岩手县确认一起高致病性禽流感疫情

Group 1 - The Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced the confirmation of a highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak at a poultry farm in Iwate Prefecture, marking the 20th confirmed case of avian influenza this season in Japan [1] - The affected farm reported a series of chicken deaths in recent days, leading to an investigation by local authorities [1] - Approximately 560,000 egg-laying hens are raised at the affected farm, prompting measures to cull, incinerate, and bury the infected chickens to prevent the spread of the virus [1] Group 2 - A 3-kilometer radius around the affected farm has been designated as a "movement restriction area" to control the outbreak [1] - Enhanced disinfection measures are being implemented in the vicinity of the farm, with disinfection points set up on major roads [1]