Japan’s worst-ever bird flu outbreak is decimating its poultry and sending egg prices soaring. Now, the country also has to deal with the fact that it is running out of space to bury dead chickens.
More than 17 million birds were killed across the country this season. Disposal of carcasses must be done correctly to prevent the spread of the virus or the contamination of water supply.
Local governments and farmers say there is a lack of suitable land to bury them, the national broadcaster reported. NHKcited by Team.
The case of Japan underscores the need for countries to review their handling of bird flu, especially as record numbers of deaths from the virus are becoming the norm across the world.
Although outbreaks occurred mainly in Europe, the United States and Asia, the disease has spread to South America in recent monthswith Argentina, Uruguay and Bolivia reporting their first cases.
This scenario is affecting the global supply of meat and eggs, at a time when fears of inflation are increasing. The outbreak in Japan has forced companies such as McDonald’s and 7-Eleven to suspend the sale of items that contain eggs in their composition or to raise their prices.
Farmers and authorities usually develop plans to manage waste created during an avian flu outbreak, including carcasses, manure and protective equipment.
But the number of chickens to be culled has risen beyond their expectations, reports the NHK. Some regions are burn the dead chickens when they gain access to incineration facilities.
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