§ Mr. SCOTTasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he has any data to show the extent of the loss to Scottish farmers through the diseases known as darn or redwater in sheep and white scour in calves; whether the exact nature of these diseases and the preventives or cures are known; and, if not, whether he will cause investigations to be made by the Animal Diseases Research Association, the Rowett Research Institute, or other bodies, and publish the results of these investigations for the benefit of Scottish farmers?
Mr. W. ADAMSONI am not aware of the occurrence in Scotland of any disease of sheep which goes under the name of "darn" or "redwater." With regard to white scour in calves, I am aware that this disease, which is believed to be due to bacterial infection, occasions considerable losses. Information as to methods of treatment designed to prevent "white scour" is given in a leaflet obtainable from the Department of Agriculture for Scotland.