29.01.2014

An imported consignment containing 2,600 silky chickens was tested positive for low pathogenic avian influenza virus (H7N9) in the routine surveillance programme.
A total of 22,604 poultry, including 16,984 chickens, 2,898 silky fowls, 1,080 pheasants and 1,642 pigeons were culled on 28 January 2014.
Importation of live poultry and movement of poultry in local farms are banned for 21 days.