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samples of which together with a dosing appliance were placed at our
disposal by Messrs. Merck & Co., Rahway, New Jersey, through the
courtesy of Dr. W. L. Chandler of the Michigan State College of Agri.
culture and Applied Science. The experimental evidence is highly
encouraging, and although it is too early yet to formulate any definite
results, it seems that this drug has great possibilities as an efficient
poultry anthelmintic as in addition to its vermicidal action this product
is a tonic and restorative and does not require the help of a comple
mentary dose of purgative, which is a drawback with other anthel.
mintics. Further experiments will be conducted and particular
emphasis will be laid upon its use in other intestinal infections, egg
laying capacity and its influence on general physical improvement.

A few cases of ring-worm of poultry, known as " Favus " which is
a rapidly spreading infection caused by a type of fungus known as
" Achroian Gallenae " were diagnosed and an experimental treatment
of this affection was conducted with encouraging results.

Very scanty information has been available so far, regarding the
incidence and economic losses occasioned by "Bovine contagious
abortion." Recent Sero-diagnostic tests carried out at two Gaushalas
and at the Etah goat-breeding farm have presented some striking
results. The findings, besides being presentiments of a serious cattle
menace, have an important significance from the public health point
of view. Brucella Melitensis and Brucella Abortus bang are responsi-
ble for the causation of Malta fever and Undulent fever respectively in
human beings.

Further investigation with a view to ascertain the extent of infec-
tion, the spread of these diseases and adoption of proper control
measure will be carried out in the near future.

The treatment of Surra on a fairly extensive scale formed an out-
standing feature of the year's field activities. The antiquated method
of destruction of affected animals was abandoned and the initiation
of this new method of treatment has been keenly appreciated by
livestock owners. With a trained staff and adequate financial
provision, endeavours can be made to check the heavy loss sustained
by this invariably fatal infection, as well as control its rapid spread
effectively.

Several cases of Joint 111 among young calves were reported from
the Government Cattle Farm, Manjhra, district Kheri. Samples of
heart-blood and fluid from the affected joint were submitted to the
Imperial Institute of Veterinary Research, Muktesar-Kumaun, for
examination and report. The cultural examination of the material
revealed the presence of (1) Staphylococcus Albus, (2) A micrococcus
and (3) Streptococcus faecalis. Further investigation in the matter
is proceeding.

Investigation on Haemorrhagic skin disease in cattle caused
by Filaria Multipapillosa was carried out in certain districts and it
has been noticed that the disease occurs in all the districts of the Agra
Circle, particularly in the summer months.