FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE 179 



reasonable suspicion of its existence should be promptly re- 

 ported to the local health ofifieer and every possible precaution 

 taken to prevent spread. 



Treatment is not advised. It is usually advisable to kill and 

 burn every diseased and exposed animal on the farm. The 

 owner is then reimbursed by the state and government. 



