# Japan confirms bird flu outbreak at poultry farm in Kyoto Prefecture

> Japan confirmed its first highly pathogenic bird flu case of the season at a poultry farm in Kameoka, Kyoto Prefecture. About 200,000 laying hens will be culled, and 300,000 chickens at seven nearby farms are under transport restrictions.

- Date: 2026-11-12 · published 2026-11-12T18:15:27.868Z
- Category: disease · region Japan · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/95914-japan-confirms-bird-flu-outbreak-at-poultry-farm-in-kyoto-prefecture
- Commodities: [Eggs](https://feedsoft.ai/c/EGGS.md)

## Why it matters

Culling of laying hens tightens Japanese egg supply ahead of the year-end demand peak, which could push prices higher. If the outbreak spreads, Japanese demand for feed ingredients could also be affected.

## Read by commodity

- EGGS: bullish ▲

## Sources

- nationthailand.com: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/world/40073434

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