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... the two sick sows suspected to have been infected then, the inspectors advised that they should not be moved as they might infect the healthy stock," he said. Foot-and-mouth disease is a common viral disease occurring in pigs in the region including Hong Kong. It usually strikes the pig population...

.... The spokesman also reminded visitors that with the new legislative requirements under the Smoking (Public Health) (Amendment) Ordinance that would come into effect on January 1, 2007, both indoor and outdoor areas of the park would be designated as no-smoking areas. It is the objective of the Wetland...

... of themselves." Acts of cruelty to animals should be reported promptly to the police or the department at the Government hotline 1823, the spokesman said. Under the Wild Animals Protection Ordinance, Cap.170, anyone hunting or willingly disturbing wild animals is liable to a fine of $100,000 and one...

... of the chickens collected in Sha Lo Wan yesterday (February 2) tested negative for the H5 virus. As the other bird carcasses were highly decomposed when found, more time is required to confirm the test results. AFCD staff inspected 28 villages in North Lantau today. So far no unauthorised keeping of...

... spokesman said a ban on backyard poultry has been in force since 2006. Unauthorised keeping of five kinds of poultry -chickens, ducks, geese, pigeons or quails – is an offence with a maximum fine of $50,000. Repeat offenders are subject to a maximum fine of $100,000. "The public can call 1823 Call...

... tide is a natural phenomenon. The AFCD's proactive phytoplankton monitoring programme will continue monitoring red tide occurrences to minimise the impact on the mariculture industry and the public. Ends ...

... closely monitor the possible spread of the red tides to other areas and has also stepped up the monitoring of all fish culture zones. Water samples have been collected for analysis. Red tide is a natural phenomenon. The AFCD's proactive phytoplankton monitoring programme will continue monitoring red tide...

... animal products into Hong Kong. This will help safeguard public health by preventing the introduction of animal diseases such as avian influenza and rabies," the AFCD spokesman said. A health certificate or proper licence is required to bring animals, endangered species, raw meat and poultry into Hong...

... conglomerate of about 400 million years of age to Tertiary siltstone of 65 million years old, and is rich in landforms of different earth processes. For further information on the visitor centre and the geopark, please visit www.geopark.gov.hk. Ends ...

... Chau, Kai Lung Wan, Kau Sai, Ma Nam Wat, Po Toi O and Tung Lung Chau Fish Culture Zones to monitor the situation closely. Red tide is a natural phenomenon. AFCD's proactive phytoplankton monitoring programme will continue monitoring red tide occurrences to minimise the impact on the mariculture...