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.... The Assistant Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation (Agriculture, Quarantine and Inspection), Dr Leslie Sims, said that both classical swine fever and foot-and-mouth disease are common viral diseases occurring in pigs in the region, including Hong Kong. Eradication by slaughtering is...

... Sha Wan Government Offices, 303 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Kowloon. All comments should be forwarded to the Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation, fifth floor, Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices before July 14, 2001. Comments can also be sent by fax to 2311 3731 or by e-mail to afcdenq...

... chemicals by food animal farmers and traders is banned because of the serious risk they pose to man. These seven prohibited chemicals are avoparcin, clenbuterol, chloramphenicol, dienoestrol, diethylstilboestrol, hexoestrol and salbutamol. "The Regulation also sets down the maximum residue limits (MRL...

... first time apply for the Marine Fish Scholarship Fund to study fisheries training courses arranged by other organisations during this period. Mainland fisheries officials will also be invited to give talks at a seminar to be held on June 6 at the Hong Kong Central Library. Fishermen will be updated...

... and Tai Lam Country Parks to better serve our visitors. "The public is welcome to forward proposals on ways to improve the cleanliness of country parks to the department for consideration. Proposals can be made by e-mail (cpark@afcd.gov.hk), fax (2317 0482) or hotline (1823)," he said...

... has also been mounted by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department to check for any illegal dumping of dead pigs," he said. Foot-and-mouth disease is a common viral disease occurring in pigs in the region including in Hong Kong. The disease does occur in pigs in Hong Kong during the winter...

... after the discovery of Asarum hongkongensis in 1988. Its discovery is a boost to the rich variety of native flora. "The species was first discovered in the woodland of Castle Peak by Dr Lau Kai-man, Dr Li Ning-hon and Professor Hu Shiu-ying in December 1992. A few more specimens were collected...

... 169 and the Rabies Ordinance, Cap 421 when attempting to smuggle the consignment into Hong Kong on June 26 this year. The puppies were found inside the boot of the man's vehicle by the Police when he was stopped at the Shek Chung Au roadblock. The vehicle was travelling from Sha Tau Kok...

... their operations every year. "Fishermen who have genuine financial difficulties may apply for low-interest loans under the Fish Marketing Organisation Loan Fund. In view of the severe hardship facing the industry prompted by the prolonged high fuel price...

... Lam Country Park will be opened on January 3, 2005 by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department. The new trails comprise the forest tracks from Route Twisk to Tai Tong and Sham Tseng and the earth trail at the northern bank of Tai Lam Chung Reservoir, which is part of the...