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... four-fold to 80, it will facilitate us to gather more data to evaluate the effectiveness of vaccine under local conditions," a spokesman for AFCD said today (December 23). The vaccination programme is currently being carried out in 21 chicken farms in Pak Sha on a trial basis for 12 months from...

... Headquarters, 7/F, Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices, 303 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Kowloon at 2.30 pm. Those who are interested to observe the meeting should contact the Secretary for the Board on 2150 6697 for seat reservation. Attendance will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis...

... the spread of avian influenza in the neighbouring Asian region, the Government considers it prudent to upgrade precautionary measures to minimise human contact with birds," a spokesman for the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) said. "The temporary closure will be in force...

... Public invited to discuss marine park services Monday, November 1, 2004 The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) has extended an invitation for public participation in a liaison...

... Chinese Pond Heron tests positive for H5 Tuesday, January 11, 2005 A Government spokesman confirmed today (January 11) that the results of preliminary tests on a Chinese Pond Heron found dead...

... avian influenza in the region, the public should consider to cease keeping the backyard poultry if they could not have enough bio-security measures in place. The public should send the poultry to our AFCD animal management centres or contact the animal management centres for disposal arrangement...

... are outside country park areas, a department spokesman said hikers should be well prepared for the excursions and travel with others. "It is always advisable to use the well-managed and well-maintained trails totalling some 500 km within country parks," he said. "Hikers should be aware of the risks...

... Heavier penalty for animal cruelty offences approvedWednesday, December 6, 2006 The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Amendment) Bill 2006 was passed by the Legislative Council today (December 6), imposing a heavier penalty on animal cruelty offences to serve a stronger deterrent effect. Under...

.... Under existing legislation, all imported dogs and cats must be accompanied with certificates and those from the Mainland are also required to be quarantined at the department's animal quarantine centres for four months upon arrival in Hong Kong. A department spokesman said Hong Kong had been free from...

... said the crocodile had been released to the external pool to meet visitors to Hong Kong Wetland Park following an assessment by experts, but he cautioned that the crocodile might require more time to adapt to its new home and there was no need for people to rush to the park to see her. "Pui Pui is here...