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... respectively. Two people were fined for spitting in these two months. The spokesman reminded visitors to keep the countryside clean by putting litter in rubbish bins or taking it away. The department stressed that it would not tolerate visitors littering and spitting in country parks. Offenders will be...

... this year about 900 pigs were reported to have been infected. "Farmers should report foot-and-mouth disease cases to the AFCD as soon as possible. It is in their best interests to do so as this allows the AFCD to provide farmers with veterinary diagnostic services. It also enables us to monitor...

... - carbadox, dihydrostreptomycin, dimetridazole, furaltadone, furazolidone, josamycin, metronidazole, streptomycin and trimethoprim. The spokesman said it would be an offence for farmers or traders to keep food animals which had consumed any of the seven prohibited chemicals, or to supply food animals or...

.... The mushroom-like species is a herbaceous flowering plant and is red or yellow-brown in colour when it is flowering, said Mr Patrick Lai Chuen-chi, Senior Conservation Officer of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD). "This is another new species found in Hong Kong...

... or transited through Hong Kong. In handing down the judgment, the court found that the manner in which the puppies were transported in the boot of the vehicle without proper ventilation could cause them unnecessary suffering and it was in breach of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals...

... followed," Mr Chan said. The HKORC has taken two years to develop the certification system. A non-profit-making organisation, it was founded in December 2002 by the Hong Kong Baptist University, the Hong Kong Organic Farming Association and the Produce Green Foundation under an agricultural...

.... Analysis showed that it was a distant relative of the H5N1 virus found in 1997. He emphasized that waterfowls are known carriers of influenza viruses and this was the rationale for introducing the strict segregation policy for waterfowls and other poultry last year. The policy requires waterfowls to be...

... advance. The spokesman noted that several precautions must be observed while hiking, including: * Use only paths that are clearly way-marked and maintained; * Don't deviate from maintained path or make detours; * Don't overexert physical limits; and * Don't go alone. It is always preferable to hike...

.... Introducing the new inspection system today (Thursday), Senior Veterinary Officer, Dr Thomas Sit said: "It is to enable an effective tracing back of the origin of imported cattle to further enhance food safety for Hong Kong people." The new tagging and quarantine system will be implemented starting January 1...

... major highlight of the festival is the Millennium Walks. It comprises a total of ten hiking excursions to be held in ten consecutive weekends starting today at Pak Tam Chung and lead all the way to the new millennium. The hiking routes chosen range from strenuous walks to challenging paths which suit...