Import of pet birds resumes Sunday, July 4, 2004
Local pet bird traders are replenishing some 700 birds following the
resumption of imports from the Mainland today (July 4).
A spokesman for the Agriculture, Fisheries and Agriculture Department
said the first consignment arriving in Hong Kong today comprised white-backed
Munia and Budgerigar.
He said the consignment, covered by health certificates, met the inspection
and quarantine requirements agreed between Hong Kong and the Mainland
authorities.
The suspension of import of pet birds was introduced on January 30 to
protect public health after suspected avian influenza cases were reported
in Mainland provinces.
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