§ 18. Mr. FIELDasked the Vice-President of the Department of Agriculture 2044 (Ireland) the number of pigs slaughtered in the year 1916 and up to date in 1917 in compliance with the Order regulating swine fever; in how many cases the serum treatment was applied; and the number and ratio of cases in which its application was successful in preventing swine fever?
§ Mr. DUKEThe number of swine slaughtered in Ireland under Swine Fever Regulations in the year 1916 was 2,139, and in the year 1917 to date, 637. The Department of Agriculture do not at present possess facilities for the preparation of serum for swine fever, and have no information on the parts of the question relating to the use of serum.
§ Mr. FIELDWill the right hon. Gentleman ask the Department to inquire what steps the Board of Agriculture in England have taken in regard to this matter. because it has been very successful?