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... subsequently for further studies. "After repeated field observations, a review of the literature and comparisons of specimens in herbaria worldwide, the species was confirmed new to science in 2003. It was named after Hong Kong, the only place where the species has been found so far," he said...

... Wild bird tested for H5N1 virus Friday, January 27, 2006 The result of preliminary testing of a dead Oriental Magpie Robin found in Sha Tau Kok indicated a suspected case of H5 avian influenza, a spokesman for the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation...

... Inspection of plant consignments stepped up Friday, January 13, 2006 With the Lunar New Year approaching, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) and the Mainland authorities have stepped up inspection and quarantine measures for...

... dogs. The dogs have arrived in Hong Kong after completing the first part of their training in Australia. "The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) and Centre for Food Safety (CFS) jointly introduced the Quarantine Detector Dog (QDD) Programme in which dogs are trained to detect...

... Ngong Ping Nature Centre opens todaySaturday, March 1, 2008 The first country park visitor centre set up on Lantau Island, the Ngong Ping Nature Centre, was officially opened today (March 1). With its increasing role as a tourism hub, Lantau has become an ideal place for promoting Hong Kong's...

... Oriental Magpie Robin tested for H5 virusTuesday, February 12, 2008 Preliminary testing of a dead Oriental Magpie Robin found in Cheung Sha Wan had indicated a suspected case of H5 avian influenza, a spokesman for the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) said today...

... AFCD continues investigation into discovery of bird carcasses on LantauMonday, February 2, 2009 A spokesman for the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) said today (February 2) that following the H5 virus test results of a dead goose and two dead ducks last Saturday...

... AFCD received a report from a fisherman that a green turtle was accidentally caught in a fishnet in Mui Wo, Lantau. He removed it from the net and temporarily kept it until AFCD staff collected the turtle the next day. The turtle was delivered to Hong Kong Ocean Park for veterinary assessment and was...

... Entries invited for Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Chinese white dolphin drawing competition Wednesday, September 1, 2010 Members of the public interested in joining the "2010 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Chinese white dolphin drawing competition" are welcome to submit entries from today (September 1...

... and understanding of the importance of rabies prevention. "Hong Kong has a good track record of rabies control and has been rabies-free for over 20 years. Maintenance of our rabies-free status hinges upon the effective rabies regulatory regime and co-operation from the public," an AFCD spokesman said...