date:Apr 11, 2014
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries reports PED spreading across the country, causing high mortality in affected piglets, according to Asahi.
Since the outbreaks started last autumn, more than 30,000 animals in 19 prefectures are reported to have died (up to 18 March). By 7 April, 21 regions had been affected.
On 8 April, the Ministry announced new measures to farmers to prevent the spread of infection.
The virus does not infect people.
Asahi also reports the Ministry of Agri