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various i)arts of the world, there have been only meaf^er attempts to 

 interpret or evaluate the iini)()rtan('e of tlie parasites or diseases observed. 

 With the broad program being jihiiined for our laboratory it is hoped 

 that the California Division of Fish and Game will be able to make a sub- 

 stantial contribution toward the solution of some of these problems. 



BOTULISM 



Duck disease, or botulism, continues to take a heavy toll from our 

 waterfowl. Thousands of birds have died in various parts of our State, 



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