MALAYSIA has banned the import of ducks and chickens from China to curb Avian Influenza from spreading into the country, Sin Chew Daily reported on its front-page yesterday.
The report quoted Veterinary Department director-general Datuk Dr Hawari Hussein that the order was implemented since May 22 following confirmation that the Chinese farm produce exported to Japan contained influenza viruses.
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