During the 1952-53 testing season 461 chicken, turkey, and pheasant 

 flocks were tested. A total of 1,203,874 samples was tested, of which 0.04 

 percent were positive. Seven flocks that were negative the previous season 

 revealed reactors this past season. At the close of the testing year only 

 five flocks were classified as infected. Furthermore, 99.27 percent of all 

 the birds tested were located in nonreacting flocks. Massachusetts flock 

 owners are to be complimented on the progress that is being made in estab- 

 lishiug and maintaining puUorum-free flocks. 



Publication of This Document Approved by George J. Cronin , State Purchasing Agent 

 3m— 8-53— 910218 



