Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-14

of law, from transporting or driving from
place to place within the State, any, cattle af-
fected by, or which may have been exposed
to infection from the so-called hoof and mouth
disease, until this prohibition be rescinded.
While the Commissioners deprecate any
thing approaching panic, they believe that
the facts justify serious apprehension, and the
utmost caution. At the same time they trust,
that, by being forewsrned and informed re-
garding this dangerous and insidious disease
it may either be wholly kept out, or, by
prompt, energetic, united action on the part
of municipal authorities, seconded by the
hearty cooperation of the people, that it may
be extirpated before-nficting serious losses.
The cattle husbandry Of Maine is the most
prominent feature of its agriculture, land what
ever seriously threatens its prosperity thereby
endangering supply of healthful meat and
dairy products for the food of its inhabitants,
is matter Of primary public Importance.
s; /; G9o prbdiv State State Com, on
JAS. c. WESTON. in Cattle.
STATE OF MAINE, ~s - $3.50.
Augusta, Jan. Is, 1871.
to Mr.. Goodale at Saco, Mr. Percival, Water
vile, and to DIR. Weston, Bangor. Appen-
ded is mention of snch means of prevention,
disinfection, and remedies as have been
found effective.
For PREvENTIoN.-We recommend that
cattle exposed to infection be treated with the
fumes of burning Sulphur; for which purpose
drop small pieces of birthstone upon live
Goals, contained in suitable metallic vessels,
$50 as to avoid all risk of communicating
fire. and allow the fumes to mingle with the
air of the leanto or building containing the
cattle, and to penetrate the coats of the beasts,
and to be inhaled to such extent as can be
borne by the attendant without serious dis
comfort. Let this be regularly repeated,
daily or twice daily while the danger contip-
ues, using from one to two ounces each time,
according to the extent of the building and the
imminence of the danger.
For DIsINFECTIoN.-The same sulphur
fumigation is recommended, as at once the
cheapest. easiest and most penetrating and
effective means. For this purpose (the cat
tie being out of the building) the fumes should
be stronger and longer continued than cattle
could inhale with safety. Carbolic Acid,
Chloride of Lime and other disinfectants may
also be employed at discretion, as auxiliary
to the above, by those acquainted with their
proper use.
TREATMENT. 1.-The animals should be
kept in a dry, comfortable place, suitably
ventilated, and receive good nursing, includ-
ing the utmost cleanliness.
2.-If unable to take their usual food, their
strength should be sustained by giving mashes
of coarse ground wheat, with bran or fax-seed
tea, or other similar diet.
3.-Bleeding and active purgatives should
not be resorted to, nor any other depicting
measures. ".#
4.-The mouth may be washed twice or
tbrip dali yvrifI ccft
in a solution of Alum water, one pound to
two gallons, or in a solution of White Vitriol,
(sulphate of Zinc,) one pound to three gal
Ions. The same may be applied to the udder
of cows when inflamed. The milk should be
drawn regularly, as usual, but it should not
be used for food, even for swine.
5.-To the feet may be applied wash
made by dissolving Blue Vitriol, (Sulphate of
Copper in water, one pound in two gallons
They should be kept as clean as possible.
STATUTE RELATIVE TO CONTIGUOUS Dis
EAsEs.-The portions of this act deemed most
appropriate in the care of Hoof and Mouth
disease are here appended
SECT. 1.-The selectmen of towns and the
mayor and aldermen of cities in case of the
existence in this state of
- any contagious
disease among cattle, shall cause the cattle in
their respective towns and cities which are in
fected, or which have been exposed to infec-
ton, to be secured in some
suitable place or places, within such city or
town, and kept isolated; and when taken
from the possession of their owners, to be
maintained, one-ffth of the expense thereof
to be paid by the town or city wherein the
animal is kept, and four fifths at the expense
of the state, such isolation to continue so long
as the existence of such disease or other cir
cumstances that renders the same necessary
or they may, at their discretion direct the
owners thereof to isolate such cattle upon
their own premises, and any damage or loss
sustained thereby shall be paid as aforesaid.
(Sect. provides for slaughter and burial
when necessary. Sect. provides for ap-
praisai of any SO killed.
SECT. 4. Said selectmen and mayor and
aldermen are hereby authorized to prohibit
the departure of cattle from any enclosure, or
to exclude cattle therefrom.
SECT. 5.-Said selectmen and mayor and
aldermen may make such regulations in writ
ing to regulate or prohibit the passage from
to or through their respective towns or cities
or from place to place within the same, of any
neat cattle, and may arrest and detain, at the
cost of the owners thereof all cattle found pas
sing in violation of such regulations. and may
take all other necessary measures for the en-
forcement of such prohibition, and also for
preventing the spread of any such disease
among the cattle in their respective towns
and cities, and the immediate vicinity thereof
SECT. 6.-The regulations made by select
men and mayor and aldermen in pursuance
of the foregoing section shall be recorded
upon the records of their towns and cities
respectively. and shall be published in such
towns and cities in such manner as may be
provided in such regulations
SECT. z. Any person who shall sell or
dispose of any animal which is infected or
known to have been exposed to infection
within one year after such exposure without
the knowledge and consent of said Selectmen
or Mayor and Aldermen, shall be punishe d
by fine not exceeding five hundred dollars,
or by imprisonment not exceeding one year.
SECT. 8. Any person disobeying the or
ders of the Selectmen or Mayor and Alder
men, made in conformity with the fourth Sec
ton of this act, or driving or transporting
any neat cattle contrary to the regulations
made, recorded and published as aforesaid
shall be punished by fine not exceeding five
hundred dollars, or by imprisonment not ex-