TESTING OF FOWL OTHER THAN CHICKENS 



During the past year 33,506 samples from fowl other than chickens, including 

 22,775 turkeys, 9,099 pheasants, 1,265 quail, 315 partridge, 28 geese, 21 ducks, and 

 3 pea fowl were tested. No reactors were detected. 



NONREACTING AND POSITIVE FLOCKS CLASSIFIED BY COUNTIES 



A total of 271 nonreacting flocks, representing 1,091,667 birds, was identified 

 in 11 counties, as listed in table 4. A total of 254 flocks was 100-percent tested, 

 whereas 17 flocks were partially tested. The latter group constituted 51,340 birds 

 in nine counties. Partial flock testing is not recommended to determine the true 

 status of a flock. It is encouraging to note that 95.18 percent of all birds tested are 

 in 100-percent nonreacting flocks, and it is hoped that in the near future all flocks 

 will be 100-percent tested. 



Only one flock representing 1,389 birds was classified as positive at the close of 

 the season. However, tests conducted since that time in this flock have revealed 

 no reactors. 



During the coming year every eff'ort will be made to eliminate every known 

 focus of infection regardless of the flock in which disease may be detected. It is 

 hoped that flock owners will cooperate to the fullest extent in order that the disease 

 may be eradicated from the Massachusetts poultry industry. 



Table 4. Nonreacting and Positive Flocks Classified by Counties 



