Japan has culled more than 40,000 birds amid an outbreak of bird flu.
The government detected a highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak in southern parts of Japan.
The culling took place at a farm in Kashima City, where the virus was reported.
Japan Taking Preventive Measures
The swift response included culling all 40,000 birds at the affected farm, coupled with a 10-kilometre radius restriction on poultry and egg product transportation.
Genetic testing confirmed the H5 subtype of avian influenza in the deceased birds, prompting preventive measures involving the transfer of 255,000 birds across 12 poultry farms.
Bird Flu Begins in October
The influenza virus is a recurring phenomenon in Japan as it reveals itself in October each year.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida urged all relevant authorities to take all preventive measures to prevent the virus from spreading further.
