The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-11-14

Typhoid fever, but in any event IL mus
be thoroughly done-the milk must b.
heated to ll5 degrees Fahrenheit ant
held at this temperature for 81
minutes.
In this country the foot and moutl
disease has been so rare that there are
few recorded cases of its transmission
to human beings In 1902 few cases
were reported in New England, and IN
1908 in few instances oruptions were
found in the mouths of children which
were believed to have been caused by
contaminated milk. In both of these
outbreaks, the sale of milk was stopped
as soon as the disease was found among
the cattle. As long, therefore, as the
disease can be confined by rigid quaran'
tine to certain specified areas, the dan
ger from this source is very small.
Should the pestlence spread all over this
country and become as general as it has
been at various times in large areas in
Europe, the problem would become more
serious, Under any circumstances, how
ever, pasteuri2ation would be an ef-
ficient remedy. Where pasteurization is
not possible, and where there is any
reason to suspect that the disease may
exist, the precaution OF boiling mix
might be advisable. Simple directions
for pasteurizing milk at home, however,
are contained in circular l27 which Will
be sent free on application to the Z, ).
department of agriculture.
atf tod bn ma nj
of the disease lose practically all of their
milk. In mild eases, however, the de-
crease may be from e-third to one
half of the usual yield The appearance
OF the milk also changes. 1t becomes
thinner blush, and poor in fat. When
the udder is affected, the milk frequently
contains coagulated fibrin and blood, so
that considerable sediment forms,
the cream is thin and of a dirty color.
These changes, however, occur only when
the disease is in an advanced stage and
as matter OF fact, the disease is not
permitted to pass into an advanced
stage, as any stricken animal is at once
slaughtered.
Men who come in contact with dis
eased animals may also become infected.
In adult human beings the contagion
causes such symptoms as sore mouths,
painful swallowing, fever. and occasion
al eruptions on the hands, finger tips,
cts. While causing considerable discom
fort, however, tine disease IS rarely
serious. Where it is very prevalent
among animals, some authorities be-
lieye that it is fairly general among
human beings, but that the disturb |
ance it causes are usually so slight that |
they are not brought to the attention OF |
The family physician. There is, however,
1 very good reason for everyone giving |
The diseased animals as wide berth |
IS possible, namely, that otherwise
hey may easily carry the disease TO
perfectly healthy herds Federal inspec
ors engaged in the work of graduating
he pestilence are thoroughly equipped
which may be completely disinfected;
md others who lack this equipment are
trongly urged not TO allow their curl
'sity to become a menace to their own
nd their neighbors' property.
The disease, in short, is dangerous be-
ause of the loss that it occasions to
and not because of its effects
pon the health of mankind. At present
II infected herds are being slaughtered
s soon as they are discovered, the ear
asses buried, and the premises thor
ughly disinfected. Until all danger of
Infection has been removed in this way,
he local authorities quarantine the milk.
Those who wish additional precau-
ions are recommended to use pasteur-
,ed milk, but as has already been said,
his recommendation holds true whether 6
r not there is any fear of the foot and
louth disease.