Hoc Cholera. 



Department of Agriculture on the Control of Hog Cholera 



In the publication of a bulletin on Hog Cholera, it seems only 

 fitting that in connection therewith I outline the general policy 

 of the State Department of Agriculture in relation to the Control 

 or Prevention of the Disease. 



As a preventive measure we will at present make no effort to 

 vaccinate free of charge all the hogs in the State, or even those 

 whose owners apply to this department for such treatment, except 

 in the case of an outbreak of the disease, but we will furnish the 

 Hog Cholera Serum to all hog owners within the state who apply 

 for same, at actual cost and postage, and in the event of an out- 

 break of Hog Cholera we will furnish Fog Cholera Serum and 

 one of the consulting Veterinarians of this department to vaccinate 

 and quarantine, not only the diseased herd but all hogs within 

 reasonable distance of the outbreak, free of cost to the owners on 

 condition that they will agree to abide by and put into effect the 

 rulings of the Department of Agriculture and the instructions of 

 the consulting Veterinarian as to disinfection and quarantine^ and 

 will exert all reasonable efforts to assist in the control and eradica- 

 tion of the disease. 



The Department of Agriculture is ready to assist in every possi- 

 ble way, but it must be borne in mind that without the co-operation 

 of the property owners our efforts will avail but little. Whenever 

 there is an outbreak of Hog Cholera it should be immediately re- 

 ported to this department in order that step's may be taken for its 

 control. 



H. E. Williams, 

 Commissioner of Agriculture. 



Charleston, West Virginia. 



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