Four chicken farms lose licences for failing to take bird flu measures

Four farms have lost their business licences for failing to meet hygiene requirements to prevent bird flu.

Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Thomas Chan Chun-yuen warned that another four farms that had failed to improve their hygiene facilities also were facing closure. New licensing conditions for chicken farms announced in April include a disinfection pool or spray facilities at the farm entrance. There are about 150 chicken farms in Hong Kong.