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Dead bird H5-positive

April 06, 2012
The carcass of an Oriental magpie robin found in Hung Hom has tested positive for the H5 avian influenza virus.
 
The Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department today said the dead bird was found and collected near 19 Station Lane, Hung Hom on April 4. There are no poultry farms within three kilometres of where it was found.
 
The department has stepped up cleansing and disinfection of nearby venues, and issued advisories to poultry farmers, pet shops, and licence holders of pet poultry and racing pigeons.


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