avian influenza

December 24, 2025 1:14 PM

Japan confirms avian influenza outbreak in Kyoto

Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on Wednesday confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a poultry farm in Kyoto Prefecture, marking the ninth bird flu case in the country this season. According to the ministry, the outbreak was detected at a farm in Kameoka City that raises around 2.8 lakh egg-laying chickens. Local authorities received a report on Tuesday and conducted a rapid test the same day, which returned positive results. Genetic testing carri...

May 19, 2025 9:36 AM

Japan halts some poultry imports from Brazil after bird flu outbreak

Japan has suspended imports of poultry meat from the southern Brazilian city of Montenegro and live poultry from the wider state of Rio Grande do Sul following a bird flu outbreak, an official at Japan's agriculture ministry said on Monday. The ban took effect on Friday after Brazil, the world's largest chicken exporter, confirmed its first outbreak of bird flu on a poultry farm. The announcement triggered protocols for a country-wide trade ban from top buyer China and state-wide restrictions f...

May 16, 2025 5:21 PM

Brazil confirms first outbreak of avian influenza on commercial farm

Brazil, the world's largest poultry exporter, confirmed its first outbreak of avian influenza on a commercial farm in a statement from the Agriculture Ministry on Friday, raising the prospect of restrictions from trade partners. The outbreak occurred in the city of Montenegro in Brazil's southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul, the ministry said. Brazil exported $10 billion of chicken meat in 2024, accounting for about 35% of global trade, much of it sold by BRF and JBS SA, which ship ...

September 16, 2024 6:02 PM

Keeping a close watch on seasonal influenza situation in the country: Health ministry

Ahead of the monsoon season, the Union Health Ministry announced on Monday that it is closely monitoring the situation of seasonal influenza across various States and Union Territories through the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) network in real-time. According to a release from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), young children and elderly individuals with underlying health conditions are the most vulnerable groups concerning seasonal influenza. However, the mini...