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EPITOME OF EVIDENCE TAKEN BEFORE A COMMITTEE OF 

 THE HIGHLAND AND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OF 

 SCOTLAND ON PLEURO-PNEUMONIA. 



At the meeting of Directors held on 4th May 1887, a committee 

 was aj)pointed to inquire into and report as to the practica- 

 bility of making an exhaustive inquiry in regard to pleuro- 

 pneumonia. 



The committee consisted of Mr Paterson of Birthwood ; The 

 Hon. R. Baillie Hamilton ; Mr Maxwell, yr. of Munches ; Mr 

 Marr, Cairnbrogie ; Mr Murray, Catter House ; Mr Middletou' 

 Clay of Allan ; Mr Stirling of Kippendavie ; and Dr Aitken. 



Mr Paterson of Birthwood was appointed convener. 



The committee invited the co-operation of those in this 

 country who were likely to be best informed regarding the 

 nature of the disease, or who had practical experience of it 

 among their herds. 



The principals of the three Scottish veterinary colleges, and 

 other veterinary surgeons, were asked to give evidence before 

 the committee, also the representatives of local authorities, and 

 a number of dairymen and other stock- owners. 



The following witnesses were examined before the com- 

 mittee : — 



18th May 1887. 



1. Mr Thomas Elliot, Blackhaugh, Galashiels. 



2. Mr R Rutherford, F.R.C.V.S., Edinburgh. 



3. Mr William Cairns, Fountainbridge, Edinburgh. 



4. Mr Robert H. Runciman, 7 Montgomery Street, Edin- 



burgh. 



5. Mr William Cooper, Sunnybank Cottage, London Road, 



Edinburgh. 



Slst May 1887. 



6. Mr James Stenhouse, jun., Turnhouse, Cramond. 



7. Mr James Biggar, Grange, Dalbeattie. 



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