Overview
- Ibaraki Prefecture said genetic tests confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza at a Shirosato layer farm and began culling about 970,000 hens.
- Authorities restricted movement and shipments within 10 kilometers of the Ibaraki site, covering roughly 810,000 birds at nearby farms.
- The Ibaraki outbreak is counted as the tenth highly pathogenic avian influenza case in Japan this season.
- Kyoto Prefecture earlier confirmed infection at a Kameoka layer farm and started culling about 280,000 birds, with a 10‑kilometer movement restriction in place.
- Kyoto officials estimate around ten days are needed to complete culling, disinfection, and other biosecurity measures at the affected site.