REPORT OF THE DIVISION OF ANIMAL HEALTH 

 July 1, 1971 - June 30, 1972 



To the Commissioner of Agricultiu'e : 



In accordance with Section 38> Section 129, General Laws, 

 Acts of 1932, I herewith submit the report of the Division of 

 Animal Health for the fiscal year, July 1, 1971 to June 30, 

 1972 inclusive. 



We are continuing the program of T.B. testing cattle once 

 in three (3) years with the exception of dealer and problem 

 herds being tested annually or more frequently if necessary. 



We had ten (10) cases of Encephalomyelitis in horses and 

 ponies reported in 1972 as compared to 55 cases in 1971. 



Massachusetts continues to maintain its certified Free 

 Brucellosis status according to Federal Regulations. 



The Commonwealth was declared a Hog Cholera Free State 

 on April 27, 1972. 



The Laboratories reported eight (8) positive cases of 

 Equine Infectious Anemia in horses. These animals are \inder 

 permanent quarantine or have been destroyed. 



The first outbreak of Venezuelan Encephalomyelitis in the 

 United States occurred in Texas in this fiscal year. Three 

 hvindred and forty (3^0) have been vaccinated against this 

 disease in Massachusetts. Also a vaccination program against 

 Eastern and Western Encephalomyelitis was carried out in the 

 Southeastern part of the State. 



During the fiscal year the usual number of miscellaneous 

 diseases was reported. 



The Division, as for many years, is still receiving the 

 excellent cooperation of the Animal Health Division, United 

 States Department of Agricultxire, for which we are most 

 appreciative. 



Following is information and statistics in detail covering 

 the various activities of the Division. 



Respectfully submitted. 



Edward M, Dwyer 

 Director 



