Bird flu is so bad that Japan’s running out of land to bury chickens

Japan’s record-breaking bird flu outbreak has caused a shortage of space in which to bury millions of dead chickens. Over 17 million birds have been killed this season, with a lack of suitable land to bury them following concerns over spreading the virus or contaminating water supplies.

Apr 5, 2023 - 13:30
Bird flu is so bad that Japan’s running out of land to bury chickens
Japan’s record-breaking bird flu outbreak has caused a shortage of space in which to bury millions of dead chickens. Over 17 million birds have been killed this season, with a lack of suitable land to bury them following concerns over spreading the virus or contaminating water supplies.