§ MR. MACARTNEY (Antrim, S.)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether there has been an outbreak of swine fever in Antrim Union; and whether any steps have been taken to stamp it out; and, if not, why have the proper authorities not taken action?
MR. J. MORLEYThere have been 34 outbreaks of swine fever in Antrim Union. The usual action for the prevention of the spread of disease was taken in each instance. The premises on which the disease was ascertained to exist were declared infected places, and kept under police supervision, with a view to prevent illegal movement either into or out of the premises. In 26 instances the swine in contact with those affected have been slaughtered, and steps taken for the disinfection of the premises. Any other case in which it has been decided to slaughter the remaining swine on the premises have been placed in the hands of Inspectors of the Veterinary Department to deal with.