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While we have prescribed a minimum cubic contents and floor
space without mentioning definite dimensions affecting ventilation
and lighting, we are distinctly of opinion that these are by far the
most important, and the requirements as to cubic and floor spaces
are mainly of value as tending to facilitate adequate movement of air.
Existing cowsheds should be obliged to conform to the prescribed
regulations within a period of twelve months from the time of the
regulations coming into force.
13. The same conditions as those recommended for populous
places should apply to cowsheds in sparsely populated places, except
in so far as cubic contents per cow are concerned; as regards these
cubic contents, such space per cow should be provided as would, in
view of the surrounding circumstances, secure reasonable ventilation
without draught. But the physical circumstances prevailing in
different localities being so various, we do not find it practicable to
prescribe uniform minimum requirements in this respect.
14. We recommend that where cows housed in one district
supply milk to another district, the local authority of the district in
which the cows are housed shall be bound, when required, to supply
to the local authority of the district in which the milk is sold or
consumed full information and veterinary reports regarding the
condition of the cows, byres, etc., whence the milk is drawn. Where
the local authority of one district are dissatisfied with the reports so
obtained, they may apply to the Local Government Board, with a
view to an independent inspection and report being made.
F.—Elimination of Bovine Tuberculosis.
15. We recommend that funds be placed at the disposal of the
Board of Agriculture in England and Scotland, and of the Veterinary
Department of the Privy Council in Ireland, for the preparation of
commercial tuberculin, and that stockowners be encouraged to test
their animals by the offer of a gratuitous supply of tuberculin and
the gratitous services of a veterinary suigeon on certain conditions