§ 48. Mr. Priceasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he can give the figures, to date, of the farmers and livestock owners who have entered the veterinary inspection scheme for the control of the diseases of dairy cattle?
§ The Minister of Agriculture (Mr. R. S. Hudson)The owners of 5,525 dairy herds comprising 150,000 cows and 80,000 heifers are now participating in the scheme.
§ Mr. PriceCan the Minister say whether any improvement in the health of dairy herds has been observed?
§ Mr. HudsonI do not think there has been time yet.