(2)Gov't eyes legal action against Kyoto firm over bird flu

(2)Gov't eyes legal action against Kyoto firm over bird flu

HIMEJI, Japan - Hajime Asada, chairman of Asada Nosan Co., replies to questions by reporters about the bird flu outbreak at his farm in Tamba, Kyoto Prefecture. The Japanese government said it is considering pursuing a criminal case against Asada's firm for failing to promptly report the outbreak to the authorities. (Kyodo)

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