COMPARISON OF 1953-51 AND 1951-55 TESTING 



The testing data for the two seasons are listed in table 5. Fewer flocks, birds, 

 and samples were tested in 1954-55 than in 1953-54. These decreases are attributed 

 largely to economic conditions that confronted the industry. The percentage in- 

 crease of reactors from 0.004 to 0.1.3 was largely due to a few flocks that revealed 

 a high percentage of reactors. 



In comparing the results of the two seasons it might be concluded that little or 

 no progress was made in the eradication of the disease this past year. However, 

 although there have been setbacks in some areas of the testing work, the over-all 

 picture is still very encouraging regarding the elimination of the disease. Every 

 flock owner, hatcheryman, or anyone associated with the industry should support 

 fully the program that has as its goal complete elimination of the disease. 



Table 5. Comparison of 1953 -5 1 and 1954-55 Testing 



County 



Flocks 



Birds 



Tests 



