§ Miss Quennellasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is aware that the anti-brucellosis vaccine Duphavac has been used successfully in foreign countries in a drive against the disease in cattle, and gives no positive results in the brucellosis test; and if he will examine this vaccine with a view to its use in this country.
§ Mr. John MackieWe have no evidence that Duphavac has been used successfully in the control of brucellosis abroad. The vaccine is also known as Strain 45/20, and its properties have been under investigation for some time at research establishments in this country. Further consideration will be necessary before a decision can be reached.
§ Miss Quennellasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what communication he has received on the anti-brucellosis vaccine, Duphavac, from a firm wishing to import it; and what reply he has sent.
§ Mr. John MackieWe have received an application for a licence to import Duphavac. It is being considered in the light of evidence about the properties of the vaccine. A reply will be sent to the applicants as soon as possible.