(5) Success in pulloruni disease eradication is dependent upon its effectiveness 

 in establishing and maintaining pulloruni clean flocks. Definite measures to 

 attain this goal have been set forth in this bulletin. Progress in eradication may 

 be expedited through more effective education concerning the establishment 

 and maintenance of pulloruni clean flocks. Owners of pulloruni clean breeding 

 flocks can accomplish much by emphasizing the benefits and value derived from 

 a free flock. Various agencies (including the flock owners, county poultry asso- 

 ciations, county extension service, etc.) might consider educating their local 

 poultry raising public and making available official lists of pullorum free flocks 

 where stock can be conveniently obtained. It must be remembered that the 

 testing of poultry for pulloruni disease or the identification of pullorum free 

 flocks is one of several phases of a complete eradication program. The pullorum 

 free flocks that have been identified should be utilized to the fullest extent to 

 bring about progress in eradication and to serve the poultry industry in the 

 maximum capacity. 



(6) Official recognition given to tested flocks serves both the purchaser and 

 seller of pullorum free stock. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture 

 recognizes two official grades for pullorum disease tested flocks, namely, "pul- 

 lorum passed" and "pullorum clean." Owners of flocks which are able to qualify 

 for either of these grades are encouraged to apply to the Massachusetts Depart- 

 ment of Agriculture, State House, Boston, for recognition. Lists of these flocks 

 are published from time to time and serve as a valuable guide to the purchaser 

 interested in stock free from pullorum disease. 



Publication of this Document Approved by Commission on Administration and Finance 

 2500-7-'38. No. 4380. 



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