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CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (ANIMALS) ACT, 1869. 
severity of the symptoms soon took place. About four pints of 
linseed oil and from three to four pounds of lard were 
administered to each horse. In the course of a week they all 
had recovered, without leaving behind any ill effects of the 
engorgement.^ 
THE CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (ANIMALS) ACT, 
1869. 
iC Return of the Number of Foreign Animals brought 
by Sea to Ports in Great Britain, which on inspection on 
landing, within the Month of November, 1870, have been 
found to be affected with any Contagious or Infectious 
Disease, specifying the Disease, and the Ports from which, 
and to which, such Animals were brought, and the mode in 
which such Animals have been disposed of. 
Foreign 
ports from 
Ports in 
Great Britain 
Disease. 
Numbek oe Animals aeeected. 
Disposal. 
which 
brought. 
to which 
brought. 
Cattle. 
Sheep. 
Goats. 
Swine. 
Total. 
Slaughtered by 
Order of Customs. 
Bremen . 
London 
Sheep- 
scab 
23 
23 
23 
Husum 
London 
Foot-and- 
Mouth 
10 
10 
10 
Rotterdam 
London 
1 
1 
1 
Total . 
Foot-and- 
Mouth 
11 
11 
11 
9) 
• 
Sheep- 
scab. 
23 
23 
23 
Total 
• 
11 
23 
34 
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“ ALEXANDER WILLIAMS, 
“ Privy Council Office, Secretary. 
“Veterinary Department, 12th December, 1870.” 
