[Report 1935] / Medical Officer of Health, Huddersfield County Borough.

  • Huddersfield (England). County Borough Council.
Date:
1935
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Credit: [Report 1935] / Medical Officer of Health, Huddersfield County Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Foot and Mouth Disease. There have been no outbreaks of this very contagious disease during the past year. Swine Fever. Eleven cases of suspected Swine Fever were reported to the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries ; the disease was confirmed in one case, involving six pigs. Rabies. No cases were suspected during the year. Anthrax. One case was detected and dealt with, and the precautions taken confined it to the death of one animal. The source of infection could not be traced. The suspected existence of the disease in a bullock and a sheep was negatived upon examination. Sheep Scab. The energetic measures taken for the control of this contagious disease of sheep has freed this part of the country from the irksome restrictions that were found necessary for its control. Tuberculosis. This disease in bo vines is dealt with in accordance with the provisions of the Tuberculosis Order, 1925. The Order schedules as notifiable by the owner or person in charge any bovine which is affected with or suspected of Tuberculosis of the udder ; exhibiting a chronic cough with definite clinical signs of the disease, or showing Tuberculous emaciation. Twenty-two cows, against eighteen last year, were detected and slaughtered. Twelve were found to be suffering from Tuberculosis of the udder ; two were affected with a chronic cough and showed clinical signs of disease, and eight from Tuberculous emaciation. Following removal of these affected animals, the premises are disinfected. The sum of £117 5s. Od. was paid in compensation, and £22 5s. 5d. recovered as salvage on carcases. Market Inspections. Attendances have been carried out on Market Days and on such occasions when Cattle Fairs have been held. For the detection of contagious diseases, an examination is made of all horses, cattle, sheep and pigs exposed for sale. Suspected animals, such as cows showing symptoms of Tuberculosis, or pigs in an unthrifty condition, a suspicious symptom of Swine Fever, are returned from the market to the owners’ premises under licence for a further examination. Such cases arise but seldom nowadays.