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(14) "The bowel discharges of consumptive persons with 

 diarrhoea should be caught in a vessel containing corrosive 

 sublimate seven grains to water one pint." 



(15) "Do not fail to consult the family physician regard- 

 ing the social relations of persons suspected of having con- 

 sumption." 



(16) Tuberculous parents can not be too careful lest they 

 transmit the tubercle bacilli to their children. It is best to 

 give sterilized cow's milk to infants having tuberculous 

 mothers. 



(17) Physicians and dentists having consumption should 

 not practice or follow their respective professions. 



(18.) Dogs and cats should not be permitted in rooms 

 where consumptives live. If so kept, they should not be 

 allowed to play with children or pass into other rooms or 

 houses. Pets suspected of having consumption should be 

 destroyed. 



(19.) The State, counties or cities should provide houses 

 for indigent tuberculous persons or public hospitals where 

 consumptives could be isolated and treated. 



The above preventative suggestions may seem to be ex- 

 treme, but some of them are enforced in some of the largest 

 cities in the United States. As soon as the people become 

 aware of the necessity of State, city and government con- 

 trol of tuberculosis in all forms and conditions it is prob- 

 able that many of these measures and others more severe 

 will be enforced. 



It is to be hoped that opportunity will be given this de- 

 partment to test dairy herds in various parts of this State. 

 In fact, we will test a limited number of herds of cattle 

 and attempt to furnish tuberculin free to those who will 

 secure the services of a graduate veterinarian to make the 

 test. Any one desiring farther information upon this sub- 

 ject will please address the Station Veterinarian. 



