REPORT OF THE DIVISION OP ANH^IAL HEALTH • 

 Jiily 1, 1970 - June 30, 1971 



To the Cornmissioner of Agriculture: 



In accordance with Section 38, Section 129, Genersil Laws, 

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

 Animal Health for the fiscal year, July 1, 1970 to June 30, 

 1971* inclusive. 



During fiscal 1971 we completed our experimental project 

 implementing the program of T. B. testing cattle once in three 

 years with the exception of dealer and problem herds being 

 tested annually or more frequently if necessary. 



The Brucellosis testing program to maintain a Certified- 

 Pree Brucellosis status for Massachusetts is being administer- 

 ed according to Federal Regulations. 



During fiscal 1971 we had four cases of Hog Cholera in- 

 volving indemnity payments to owners of $1]4., 369.50 as compared 

 with thirty-two cases in fiscal 1970 with indemnity payments 

 totaling $137,683.17. We are in hopes of eliminating Hog Cholera 

 in Massachusetts thus attaining the goal set in 1962 by the 

 United States Department of Agriculture of eradicating Hog 

 Cholera in the United States by 1972. 



We had 53 cases of Encephalomyelitis in horses and ponies; 

 2 flocks of pheasants and 1 hioman fatality reported in 1971 • 



During the fiscal year the usual number of miscellaneous 

 diseases were 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: 



Respectfvilly submitted. 



Edward M. Dwyer 

 Director 



