COMPARISON OF 1951-52 AND 1952-53 TESTING 



In Table 5 are listed the testing data for the past two seasons. Fewer flocks, 

 birds, and samples were tested in 1952-53 than in the 1951-52 season. Only one 

 county had more flocks and birds tested this past season than in 1951-52. Fewer 

 nonreacting flocks were detected than in 1951-52. 



This general decrease in tested flocks, birds, and sam])les can be attributed to 

 economic conditions. The demand for hatching eggs and chicks has decreased con- 

 siderably during the past year. Also, other areas in poultry production have not 

 been very profitable. It is hoped that when adjustments have been made that in- 

 creased attention can be given to the eradication of the disease. Poultrymen should 

 not adopt the attitude that the industry has gone as far as it can go in eradicating 

 puUorum disease. It may be difficult to eliminate that last trace of the infection, but 

 it can be accomplished if all agencies will cooperate in this common objective. 



Table 5. Comparison of 1951-52 and 1952-53 Testing 



Barnstable. . . 



Berkshire 



Bristol 



Dukes 



Essex 



Franklin 



Hampden. . . . 

 Hampshire. . . 

 Middlesex. . . . 



Norfolk 



Plymouth. . . . 

 Worcester. . . . 



TOTALS. 



Barnstable. . . 

 Berkshire. . . . 



Bristol 



Dukes 



Essex 



Franklin 



Hampden. . . . 

 Hampshire. . . 

 Middlesex. . . . 



Norfolk 



Plymouth. . . . 

 Worcester. . . . 



TOTALS. 



