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tially to the fact that the nature of the disease is misunderstood 

 not only by many laymen, but occasionally by scientists. This, 

 coupled with the fact that until recently it has been compara- 

 tively rare in this state, with the indefinite and ofttimes pro- 

 longed period of incubation, and with the indifference or neglect 

 in the proper confinement and control of dogs, has added greatly 

 to the work of the veterinary bureau. 



Under the amendment which became effective May 15, in ref- 

 erence to penalties for violation of the quarantine, there has been 

 turned into the state treasury the sum of $1,270. 



The number of deaths among domestic animals on account of 

 rabies, during the past fiscal year are: Cows, 16; swine, 6; 

 «heep, 28; horses, 2. 



The Department of Health of New York City has been kind 

 enough to furnish us with a list of the deaths of persons from 

 rabies, such a list including the names of 46 persons and covering 

 the period from January 1, 1907, to May 1, 1909. While this 

 time does not coincide with our fiscal year, deductions may be 

 made showing the ravages of this disease. 



Maps (pages 82-84) indicating the affected areas will give some 

 idea of the extent of rabies in this state during the years they 

 represent, and by comparison will show the extent of the spread 

 of the disease. 



The following is a list of towns, cities and villages which have 

 been under quarantine on account of rabies at some time during 

 the past fiscal year. The starred (*) places indicate quarantines 

 which have been revoked. All those not starred are still in force : 



Town, City or Village County 



Albany, city Mbany 



"Ancram, town Columbia 



Antwerp, town Jefferson 



* Arcade, village Wyoming 



"Ashland and Southport, towns Chemung 



Auburn, city, and towns of Aurelius, Fleming, Owasco, Sen- 

 nett and Tbroop Cayuga 



Aurora, Wales and Holland, towns Erie 



*Barker, town Broome 



Barton, town, and Waverly, village Tioga 



*Bennington, town Wyoming 



*Berkshire and Richford, towns Tioga 



"Bethany, town Genesee 



"Bethlehem, town Albany 



Bingbamton, city, and towns of Bingliamton, Chenango, Dick- 

 inson, Fenton, Kirkwood, Union and Vestal Broome 



