HC Deb 12 August 1909 vol 9 c654
Mr. STANIER

asked the hon. Member for South Somerset whether he can give the number of cases of red water in cattle reported in 1907 and 1908; if he has any official information showing that the University of Cambridge has discovered a drug which will destroy the disease; and, if so, will the treatment be fully described by the Board?

Sir E, STRACHEY

Red water is not scheduled as a disease under the Diseases of Animals Acts, and no information is available as to the number of cases that occur. The Board are not in a position at present to give official information as to the treatment of affected animals with the drug to which the hon. Member refers, but the subject has for some time past been engaging the attention of their veterinary officers.

Mr. STANIER

This is of great importance both to this country and South Africa and other Colonies. Would the Board take it up and go into the matter?

Sir E. STRACHEY

I quite agree it is a matter of importance, but the funds at the disposal of the Board of Agriculture are not sufficient. We hope, however, when the Finance Bill passes to get these funds.