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These conditions shall be—
(a.) That the test be applied by a veterinary surgeon.
(b.) That Tuberculin be supplied only to such owners as will
undertake to isolate reacting animals from healthy ones.
(c.) That the stock to be tested shall be kept under satisfactory
sanitary conditions, and more especially that sufficient
air space, ventilation, and light be provided in the
buildings occupied by the animals.
16. We recommend that the Board of Agriculture in England
and Scotland and the Veterinary Department of the Privy Council
in Ireland undertake the circulation among agricultural societies
of instructions for the proper use of the tuberculin test, with
explanation of the significance of reaction, and directions for effective
isolation of reacting animals.
D.—Compensation for Confiscation.
We recommend that the owner of a carcase confiscated and
destroyed wholly or in part by order of a magistrate on account of
tuberculosis shall receive full compensation and repayment of the
amount paid by him for the animal provided:—
(a.) That the magistrate ordering confiscation shall satisfy
himself that the animal had a good appearance before
slaughter, was well nourished, and exhibited no visible
signs of tuberculosis.
(b.) That no compensation be paid for any animal for which
there has been paid less than a mimimum price, to be
fixed from time to time by the Board of Agriculture,
according to the market values current, nor in excess
of a maximum price, to be fixed in the same manner.