Giuseppe
Emeritus
Hong Kong: House Crow tested for H5 virus (10/17/2008) [AFCD]
Preliminary testing of a dead House Crow found in Sham Shui Po has indicated a suspected case of H5 avian influenza, a spokesman for the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) said today (October 17), adding that further confirmatory tests were being conducted.
The carcass was found and collected on October 15 at the refuse collection chamber in Sham Shui Po Park.
"In view of this case, the AFCD has phoned poultry farmers reminding them to strengthen precautionary and biosecurity measures against avian influenza. Letters have been issued to farmers, pet bird shop owners, licence holders of pet poultry and racing pigeons reminding them that proper precautions must be taken," the spokesman said.
The spokesman said that the department would conduct frequent inspections of poultry farms, the wholesale market and the Yuen Po Street Bird Garden to ensure that proper precautions against avian influenza had been implemented.
The department would continue its wild bird monitoring and surveillance.
The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) will continue to be vigilant over imported live poultry as well as live poultry stalls. It will also remind stall operators to maintain good hygiene. The Department of Health will enhance health education and distribute health advice leaflets.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department has reminded all of its park staff to remain vigilant and step up precautionary measures including regular cleaning and disinfection.
AFCD, FEHD, the Customs and Excise Department and the Police will strive to deter the illegal import of poultry and birds into Hong Kong to minimise the risk of avian influenza outbreaks brought by imported poultry and birds that had not gone through inspection and quarantine.
The spokesman said the threat of avian influenza remained.
The relevant departments will remain vigilant and continue to take preventive and control measures against avian influenza.
Members of the public are reminded to observe good personal hygiene.
They should avoid personal contact with wild birds and live poultry and their droppings.
They should clean their hands thoroughly after coming into contact with them.
Poultry and eggs should be thoroughly cooked before consumption.
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Preliminary testing of a dead House Crow found in Sham Shui Po has indicated a suspected case of H5 avian influenza, a spokesman for the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) said today (October 17), adding that further confirmatory tests were being conducted.
The carcass was found and collected on October 15 at the refuse collection chamber in Sham Shui Po Park.
"In view of this case, the AFCD has phoned poultry farmers reminding them to strengthen precautionary and biosecurity measures against avian influenza. Letters have been issued to farmers, pet bird shop owners, licence holders of pet poultry and racing pigeons reminding them that proper precautions must be taken," the spokesman said.
The spokesman said that the department would conduct frequent inspections of poultry farms, the wholesale market and the Yuen Po Street Bird Garden to ensure that proper precautions against avian influenza had been implemented.
The department would continue its wild bird monitoring and surveillance.
The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) will continue to be vigilant over imported live poultry as well as live poultry stalls. It will also remind stall operators to maintain good hygiene. The Department of Health will enhance health education and distribute health advice leaflets.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department has reminded all of its park staff to remain vigilant and step up precautionary measures including regular cleaning and disinfection.
AFCD, FEHD, the Customs and Excise Department and the Police will strive to deter the illegal import of poultry and birds into Hong Kong to minimise the risk of avian influenza outbreaks brought by imported poultry and birds that had not gone through inspection and quarantine.
The spokesman said the threat of avian influenza remained.
The relevant departments will remain vigilant and continue to take preventive and control measures against avian influenza.
Members of the public are reminded to observe good personal hygiene.
They should avoid personal contact with wild birds and live poultry and their droppings.
They should clean their hands thoroughly after coming into contact with them.
Poultry and eggs should be thoroughly cooked before consumption.
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