1905.] 



Circular as to the Sale of Milk. 



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been examined and did not react to the test, and that they are 

 in good health. The declaration and certificate are to be 

 delivered to the official veterinary surgeon appointed by the 

 State at the port of shipment. 



All stock, prior to being put on board for shipment to New 

 South Wales, must be carefully inspected at the owner's expense 

 by a duly qualified veterinary surgeon appointed by the State. 



Stock found on arrival to be infected will be destroyed or 

 otherwise disposed of as directed by the Minister of Agri- 

 culture. All horses, cattle, sheep, and swine found on inspection 

 to be free from infection are to undergo quarantine for the 

 following periods : — Horses, 14 days ; sheep, 30 days ; and 

 cattle and swine, 40 days. All sheep whilst in quarantine will 

 receive two or more dressings with tobacco and sulphur, or 

 with lime and sulphur, as the Chief Inspector shall direct. All 

 expenses of quarantine and inspection are to be borne by the 

 owner or consignee. 



The following circular has been addressed by the Board to 

 local authorities in Great Britain in connection with the Sale 

 of Milk Regulations, 1901 : — 

 Circular as to Board of Agriculture and Fisheries, 



March 27th, 1905. 

 S^le of Food and Drugs Act, 1899. 

 Sir, — I am directed by the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries 

 to advert to their circular letter of December 28th, 1901, of 

 which a copy is herewith enclosed,* and to inform you that 

 they have received numerous representations from dairy farmers 

 and others complaining of the institution of proceedings under 

 the Sale of Food and Drugs Acts, 1875 to 1899, * n cases in 

 which, as is alleged, the deficiency of milk-fat or milk-solids as 

 compared with the limits laid down in the Sale of Milk Regula- 

 tions, 1 901, was due to accidental causes and not to any fraudulent 

 action on the part of the vendor. 



In the circular letter above referred to, the Board suggested 

 that in the absence of any special circumstances indicating the 



the Sale of Milk 

 Regulations. 



4, Whitehall Place, London, S.W., 



* A copy of this circular can be obtained on application at the Offices of the 

 Board. 



