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.... "The public should prevent mosquitoes breeding before summer by eliminating all possible breeding sites in and around their living areas," a spokesman for the department said today (March 22). "In some cases, the use of pesticides may be necessary as a mosquito control measure." The leaflet...

... AFCD completes phase II artificial reef project Saturday, October 25, 2003 The second phase of the artificial reef project implemented by the Agriculture...

... Students invited to join endangered species drawing contes Saturday, May 24, 2003 Primary and secondary school students are invited to join an Endangered Species Protection Drawing Contest organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and...

... first time in 1999 with a view to conserving fisheries resources and promoting sustainable development of the fishing industry. A Working Group on the Fishing Moratorium, chaired by the AFCD and including fishermen and other government departments concerned, was set up to co-ordinate measures to help...

... family has to surrender its pet for any reason, it can contact the department's animal management centres for assistance by calling the department's hotline at 1823. End   ...

... farms and poultry markets in December 2002 and January 2003 before the mandatory vaccination programme. "Nonetheless, vaccination is by no means the panacea for the avian influenza problem. It is therefore prudent that we should maintain our existing multiple-pronged approach, biosecurity...

... these species are exempted from the licensing requirements to facilitate legitimate trade without compromising Hong Kong's obligations under CITES. "Nevertheless, the import and export of these species will still require licences issued by the Director of Agriculture...

.... "The Board has also promulgated a Code of Practice for registered veterinary surgeons to follow. The Code provides guidance on professional conduct and discipline. Any violation may result in inquiries and possible disciplinary action by the VSB," he said. The...

...-effectiveness of releasing smaller size green grouper fingerlings and see whether some rare and high-valued species such as high-finned grouper can be reintroduced into Hong Kong waters by restocking. Pre-release surveys have been conducted to collect the baseline data...

... Marine Parks Authority on or before February 15. Successful applicants will be notified by post before March 1.   ...