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... the quarantine farms. A spokesman for AFCD stressed that infected farms were confined to the Kam Tin quarantine area. He noted that five more quarantine farms in the area proved to be infected with H5 virus. The spokesman stressed, "There is no sign to show that this is a new outbreak of...

... found that the farm has met all our stringent hygiene requirements and new biosecurity measures. Sentinel birds sent to this farm have been tested negative for H5. "We therefore decided to rescind the 'infected place' order. This would allow the farmer to restock the farm with chickens...

... control the spread of avian influenza. AFCD inspection staff found some 560 dead chickens at a farm in Pat Heung since yesterday. The farm has been quarantined after four samples tested positive for H5 virus. "As a precautionary measure, we shall expand the avian influenza vaccination programme...

... (January 10). The farm has been put under quarantine after two dead chickens and two swab samples tested positive for H5 avian influenza virus on January 6. "The farmer decided to cull the remaining 9,000 suspected infected chickens in the three sheds where dead chickens were found. AFCD staff...

... regime on wild birds in the Mai Po Nature Reserve and has been collecting faecal samples for H5 avian influenza tests since winter 2002. So far, no abnormality has been observed. "We will continue to be vigilant and maintain surveillance of wild birds," the spokesman said...

... tentatively until February 29. We will monitor the situation closely and review the closure period as needed." AFCD has maintained a stringent monitoring regime on wild birds in the Mai Po Nature Reserve and collected faecal samples for H5 testing since the winter of 2002. "There is so far no...

... Chinese pond heron was found. The dead bird was collected by an AFCD staff member within a restricted area in Lok Ma Chau on January 10. A post-mortem examination indicated that it was an H5 suspect. People are reminded to observe good personal hygiene. They should avoid personal contact...

... poultry to take vaccination against H5 avian influenza." The details of the vaccination programme will be announced in early November. End   ...

.... AFCD confirmed earlier that they had all tested negative for the H5 virus. Botulism is a disease caused by toxins produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. The bacteria can be found in soil and sediments of lakes. Sporadic outbreaks of avian botulism, usually involving migrating waterfowl, are...

... chickens in local farms to make sure that those sent to the wholesale markets are free from H5 avian influenza infection," he said. The wholesale market has already been thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. Trading at the wholesale market will resume early Wednesday morning. The AFCD will continue to...