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checked. Animals do not, as a rule, spread the virus when the 

 first symptom (rise of temperature) can be detected. All 

 infected stables and yards should be thoroughly disinfected. 



The disposition of dead animals in an outbreak of anthrax 

 is a matter of much importance. In all cases they should be 

 burned if possible, if not, they should be buried deeply and 

 covered with quick lime before the dirt is replaced. The 

 ground over the place where they are buried should be fenced 

 in to prevent other animals from grazing over it, and the sur- 

 face should be burned annually for some years ,to destroy 

 spores should they be brought to the surface. 



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