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THE EDINBURGH VETERINARY COLLEGE. 
culture,” we find the following official notices as to the proceedings 
that recently took place between the directors of this society and 
her Majesty’s Board of Trade, as to the importation of cattle af- 
fected with the epidemic from the plains of Hungary into this 
country. 
“ This fatal disease, originating in the marshy swamps of Hun- 
gary, and extending northwards, and destroying in its progress 
great numbers of cattle, made its appearance in this country in the 
beginning of this year. The subject was brought before the 
society at the general meeting in January last, by Professor Low. 
To prevent its diffusion in this country by cattle brought here for 
sale, the Directors addressed a letter to the Board of Trade, re- 
questing further information, and begging that, if requisite, an 
efficient cordon might be established at the ports at which stock 
are imported. The society was favoured with the following 
reply : — 
“ Office of Committee of Privy Council for Trade, 
“Whitehall, 19th Feb. 1845. 
“ Sir, — With reference to your letter of the 14th inst., on the 
subject of the epidemic disease now raging amongst cattle, I am 
directed by the Lords of the Committee of Privy Council for Trade 
to acquaint you, for the information of the Highland and Agricul- 
tural Society of Scotland, that in consequence of the attention of 
the Lords of her Majesty’s Treasury having been called to this sub- 
ject by the Lords of this Committee, their Lordships have in- 
structed the Commissioners of Customs to direct their officers care- 
fully to examine any cattle imported into this country ; and in the 
event of their appearing to be infected with any disorder, not to per- 
mit them to be landed without inspection as to their soundness by 
some competent person, and to report forthwith the circumstances 
to the government. 
“ I am, Sir, 
“Your obedient servant, 
(Signed) “J. MACGREGOR. 
“ Sir C. Gordon, Secretary, &c.” 
Shortly afterwards the following letters were also received : — 
“Whitehall, March 15th, 1845. 
“ Sir, — With reference to my letter of the 19th ult. on the sub- 
ject of the epidemic disease now raging among cattle on the con- 
tinent, I am directed by the Lords of the Committee of Privy 
Council for Trade to transmit to you, for the information of the 
Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland, the accompanying 
