§ Mr. Dreweasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he has any statement to make about the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease at Woodbury, near Exeter; and whether he has been able to discover the source of infection?
§ Mr. W. S. MorrisonFoot-and-mouth disease was confirmed on Sunday, the 6th June, at Webber's Farm, Woodbury, near Exeter. The outbreak involved 38 cattle, 5o pigs and 131 sheep on the farm, among which some 6o animals were affected. All these animals were slaughtered and also, on other premises, 18 cattle and one pig which had been exposed to infection. Disease had existed unreported for several days and as affected animals were moved from outlying premises to the farmstead along a public highway, further local outbreaks may occur. Prompt steps were taken to disinfect the roads. No suggestive evidence pointing to the source of infection has yet come to light but inquiries are proceeding.