§ 42. Mr. STANIERasked the President of the Board of Agriculture whether the Board supply serum for inoculation against African red water fever; and, if not, where it can be got; and is he aware that importers of cattle are now asking for this inoculation before the cattle leave this country?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANBritish cattle intended for export to foreign countries have been inoculated against red water by the Board's veterinary officers for some years past. The demand is increasing, and I hope to be able to make arrangements to meet it; but, in view of the risks involved, I do not think it would be desirable that the virus should be supplied from the Board's laboratory for use elsewhere.