16 PREMIUMS OFFERED BY THE SOCIETY IN 1SGS. 



— its reappearance when these restrictions were removed — and 

 the best method to be adopted for its eradication — The Gold 

 Medal, or Ten Sovereigns. 



Eeports to be lodged by 1st November 1868. 



15. DISINFECTING AGENTS FOR STOCK. 



For an approved Eeport on disinfecting Agents, especially 

 Sulphurous Acid and Carbolic Acid, for preventing attacks of 

 Cattle Plague and Pleuro-Pneumonia, or in extirpating these 

 diseases when they have appeared — The Gold Medal, or Ten 

 Sovereigns. 



Eeports to be lodged by 1st November 1868. 



16. SANITARY ARRANGEMENTS FOR STOCK. 



For an approved Pieport on the best construction and arrange- 

 ment of Byres, Sheds, and Courts for Cattle, with a view to 

 sanitary requirements — The Gold Medal, or Ten Sovereigns. 



The Report must bave reference to all descriptions of stock, whether 



breeding, feeding, dairy, or young cattle. 

 Reports to be lodged by 1st November 1868. 



1 7. _ TRANSIT OF STOCK. 



For an approved Pieport on the conditions which should 

 regulate the Carriage of Stock by railway, or by sea, as well as 

 its transit by road — Twenty Sovereigns. 



The reporter will refer to the various modes by which stock is usually 

 forwarded ; to the disadvantages attaching thereto, and the evils 

 resulting therefrom ; and to the manner in which these should be 

 obviated. 



Reports to be lodged by 1st November 1868. 



18. DIPPING AND SMEARING SHEEP. 



For an approved Eeport on the processes of Dipping, Pouring, 

 and Smearing Sheep, and the materials employed for the pur- 

 pose — Twenty Sovereigns. 



The reporter must discuss the relative advantages of Dipping, Pour- 

 ing, and Smearing, the use of summer dips, the nature and qualities 

 of the different materials which have been used, and their effect on 

 the wool and on the health of the Sheep. The facts detailed must 

 be derived from the practical experience of the reporter. 



Reports to be lodged by 1st November 1869. 



19. MANAGEMENT OF POULTRY. 



For an approved Eeport on the profitable extension of the 

 Poultry Department in a mixed Farm in Scotland — The Medium 

 Gold Medal, or Five Sovereigns. 



The Report must specify the breeds most recommended, mode of 



