The first bird flu in 2025 in Japan

 

In October 22nd, Japan has reported an outbreak of severe bird flu on an egg farm in Hokkaido.

Bird flu, which is officially called the highly pathogenic avian influenza killed 46 birds on egg farm, citing a report from Japanese authorities. It is not sure how many birds were in the flock not give details about the type of bird flu virus. Farms within a 10-kilomwters of the site were restricted their shipment of poultry. The bird flu is serious problem affect not only the farms but also affect the price of eggs and chickens. Moreover, it can infect humans and wild animals, so it is necessary to transact them quickly. All of these rules are defined by Domestic Infectious Diseases Control.

 Lately, we should pay more attention to the price of food because of inflation, and eggs was one of the materials we feel affordable. Thus, this report of bird flu will be a threat of households in Japan.

In EU, there is "Animal Health Law," which recognize bird flu as one of the listed diseases, and movement restrictions and stamping out are implemented. In the US, the law mandating the formulation of a vaccine strategy has been submitted.

Japan reports bird flu outbreak in north of the country, WOAH says. (2025, October 22). Retrieved October 23, 2025, from https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/japan-reports-bird-flu-outbreak-north-country-woah-says-2025-10-22/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

 Animal hoarding 

Beaumont Animal Care has officially been granted custody of 32 dogs that were seized from a suspected dogfighting or hoarding situation late last month.

According to the organization’s announcement on social media Judge Ben Collin’s ruled that all of the animals taken on Sep 30th will remain under the care of Beaumont Animal Care.

Photos of dogs will be shared on their Facebook page, and the staff are now finding their new home and family with rescue groups. 20 puppies have already been transferred to local rescues, but 12 adults dogs are not yet.

City officials said they were first alerted to the location in early September, when animal control officers received reports of possible neglect and illegal dogfighting. After this, they discovered the dogs living unsafe and unsanitary conditions.

The investigation remains ongoing, and police indicates that criminal charges could follow depending on the evidence or findings.

Animal hoarding is also one of the biggest concerns in Japan, and also Malay people are charging the current situations of pet stores. I am the owner of a dog, and I believe that we ought to pay attention and think these problems more seriously than now.

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APA：Zapalac, M. (2025, October 9). Seized dogs awarded to Beaumont Animal Care after court hearing: 32 dogs were taken from suspected fighting location. Beaumont Enterprise. Retrieved from https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/beaumont-seized-dogs-custody-21090241.php