2009-02-15 17:19
According to the Hong Kong SAR Government website, the Hong Kong Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department spokesman said on the 15th, in the long-term bodies of wild birds under avian influenza surveillance program, according to preliminary tests, one at Tung Ping Chau seized the starling body suspected of carrying the H5 bird flu virus, the relevant units are continuing for further confirmatory tests.
The first starling body in February 12 in the village of Tung Ping Chau Sha Tau seized. Bird carcasses seized locations 3 km there is no chicken.
The spokesman said: "In response to recently discovered birds and wild birds with H5N1 virus case, the AFCD has sent poultry farmers reminding them to strengthen and biosecurity measures to prevent bird flu. In addition to poultry farmers, we also have to remind the birds owner, licensed pet keeping poultry and racing pigeons that they should take appropriate precautionary measures. "
The spokesman said that the department will step up inspections of the Hong Kong live poultry farms, wholesale markets and the Yuen Po Street Bird Garden, and to alert the industry to pay attention to hygiene, to take appropriate measures to combat avian flu. AFCD will continue to closely monitor the wild birds.
FEHD will continue to monitor the import of live poultry and live poultry retail outlets and shops to remind operators to pay attention to hygiene. Department of Health will continue to implement public health education, and the distribution of health pamphlets. AFCD, FEHD, the Customs and police, will continue its efforts to curb the influx of illegal imports of poultry activities and reducing the经检验检疫the birds did not bring the risk of outbreaks of avian flu.
The SAR government departments will continue to remain vigilant and strictly enforce measures to prevent and control avian influenza.
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