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103. Can medicines or drugs eradicate pullorum disease? No satisfactory 

 medicine or drug has been found to be effective in eradicating or controlling the 

 disease. Elimination of infected birds and proper follow-up measures must be 

 resorted to in order to establish pullorum disease-free flocks. 



104. Is Massachusetts making progress in eradication of pullorum disease? 



In 1919 under the Poultry Disease Law, an organized testing program was started 

 and since then the following results have been obtained. 



Twenty- Three- Year Pullorum Disease Testing Summary 



*Based on total birds tested: 1927-28, 190,658 birds; 1928-29, 254,512 birds. 



The progress in pullorum-disease eradication in Massachusetts has depended 

 to a great extent upon the cooperation of the poultrymen. If Massachusetts 

 poultrymen expect to improve the standing of their flocks with respect to pullorum 

 disease, they must adopt and conscientiously follow sound eradication and pre- 

 ventive measures. 



105. Where may Massachusetts poultrymen obtain information regarding 

 pullorum disease and testing service? Questions concerning pullorum disease and 

 requests for testing service should be forwarded to — 



Department of Veterinary Science 



Massachusetts State College 



Amherst, Mass. 



