Singapore increases inspections to keep out bird flu

Xinhua, 27 Jan 2009

SINGAPORE, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) of Singapore increased inspections at poultry slaughterhouses to keep bird flu out of the country, local media reported on Tuesday.

Local radio 938 Live said the AVA has been stepping up efforts by doubling inspection rounds to twice a week at poultry slaughterhouses and taking samples to tests for the H5N1 virus.

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