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                                            Appendix B.

Measures to be adopted in case of outbreaks of contagious disease:

The importance of securing prompt reporting of epidemic cattle
disease is enjoined on all Deputy Commissioners. Touring Officers should
see that the Patwaris, in compliance with Patwari Rule XXVIII. submit
prompt reports of all cases of epidemic cattle disease within their circles
and that Mukaddams recognize their duties under Rule (i) of the rules,
framed by the Chief Commissioner under Section 141 (1) of the Land
Revenue Act. On the receipt of a report of epidemic cattle disease by a
peripatetic Veterinary Assistant (vide paragraph 100 of the Manual), he should
immediately proceed to the spot and at the same time report to the Deputy
Commissioner and the Veterinary Inspector what action he is taking. It
should be borne in mind by the Veterinary Assistant that his absence on a
prolonged visit to a very distant and perhaps unimportant outbreak would
often prevent him from attending more important outbreaks nearer head-
quarters, especially at a season when epidemic disease is rife. If the
Veterinary Assistant is not at head-quarters when he receives the report,
he must use his own discretion. If a report of an outbreak is received by a
Veterinary Assistant in charge of a Dispensary, he shall be guided by the
orders contained in paragraph 93 of this Manual. The duties of District
Veterinary Inspectors in connection with outbreaks are contained in para-
graphs 55 to 57 of the Manual. Revenue Officers should explain to cattle
owners the value of inoculation and of the segregation of diseased cattle.
They should use their influence to induce cattle owners to comply with the
directions of the Veterinary Officer when dealing with such outbreaks and
should do their best to ensure that Veterinary Officers perform their duties
efficiently, tactfully and with due regard to the prejudices of the people.

Revenue Book Circular,
Section III, Serial No. 1,
Rule XXVIII.

2. On the occurrence of any epidemic disease of cattle, the Patwari
should report it by " post bearing " to the Veteri-
nary Assistant of his tahsil or district, and to the
Deputy Commissioner. Books containing tripli-
cate report slips for this purpose will be supplied to Deputy Commissioners
and other Indenting Officers by the Central Jail Press, Nagpur, on receipt of
the annual indent in the ordinary course.

Police Manual, paragraph 5,
page 107.

3. The officer in charge of a police station shall, on receipt of a report
from a Kotwal of the presence of infectious
cattle disease in a village, forward to the Veteri-
nary Assistant in charge of the tahsil, notice of the same by Service post
card. Forms will be supplied for this purpose by the Superintendent,
Civil Veterinary Department.

NOTE.—This provision is not intended to be enforced save when the absence of Patwaris
from their Circle on Settlement or other similar duty renders it necessary.