656 DISEASES OF CATTLE, SHEEP, GOATS, ETC. 



the complete eradication of the disease, and no case has occurred in 

 Berlin since 1883. 



In Holland in 1875, rabies being quite prevalent, dog muzzling 

 was established. The disease immediately began to disappear, and in 

 1879 only 3 cases were reported, since which time the country has 

 been free from the disease, except along the Belgian border. 



In Great Britain the value of muzzling, which was enforced in 

 spite of great public opposition, has been admirably demonstrated. 

 In 1889 it was first adopted, and the disease had almost disappeared 

 by 1892, when the muzzling was stopped on account of the deter- 

 mined opposition. The disease immediately began to increase, and 

 in 1895 muzzling was again enforced. The decrease in rabies was 

 immediate and marked, and since November, 1899, the country has 

 been entirely free from the disease. 



In Sweden the value of muzzling has also been demonstrated. 

 In fact, in all cases where this measure has been effectually carried 

 out the disease has been completely controlled. 



The disease has never been known in Australia. This is due to 

 the fact that the infectious agent never gained a foothold in that 

 country, and for a number of years the government has wisely pre- 

 vented such an unfortunate occurrence by laws which absolutely ex- 

 clude the importation of dogs into that country. 



In countries where steps have been taken to exterminate rabid 

 dogs Holland, Sweden, Norway, and Germany rabies in man has 

 almost disappeared. In England, where the disease in dogs has been 

 eradicated, and in Australia, where the affection has not been al- 

 lowed to enter, the disease among the residents is unknown. 



DOMINION OF CANADA. 



REGULATIONS RELATING TO RABIES. 



By Order in Council Dated 10th August, 1905. 



1. No dog or other animal which is affected with or has been 

 exposed to the infection of rabies, shall be permitted to run at large, 

 or to come in contact with other animals. 



2. Any Veterinary Inspector may declare to be an infected place 

 within the meaning of 'The Animal Contagious Diseases Act, 1903, 

 JR. S. C., 1906,' any place or premises where the infection of rabies is 

 known or suspected to exist. 



3. Veterinary Inspectors are hereby authorized to order the 

 slaughter of any dog or other animal affected with rabies, or sus- 

 pected of being so affected, and to order the disposition of the carcass 

 of such animal. 



4. Veterinary Inspectors are hereby authorized to order dogs or 

 other animals which have been exposed to the infection of rabies to 

 be detained, isolated or muzzled. 



5. No dog or other animal, nor any part thereof, shall be re- 

 moved out of an infected place without a license signed by an 

 inspector. 



6. Every yard, stable or outhouse, or other place or premises, 

 and every wagon, cart, carriage, car or other vehicle, and every vessel 



