View report page

97
Horses that have been in contact with diseased horses,
either by standing next them in the stable, working in
harness with them, by the common use of stable brushes
and other utensils, or otherwise, should be reported to
the Inspector and kept under close observation. On
the appearance of "wasting" or any indication of
suspicious ailment, the Inspector should be immediately
notified.
Horse-keepers should be instructed to give immediate
notice to their employers of any ailment, however slight
in the horses under their charge. It is important to
remember that far more infection takes place within the
stable than in the street.
In all cases of disease or suspicion of disease the
place in which the diseased or suspected horse has been
kept must be thoroughly cleansed and disinfected in
accordance with the Council's regulations and the
irections of the Inspector, and all clothing, harness,
utensils and appliances used in connection with the
horse must be thoroughly disinfected or destroyed.
Precaution against Glanders.
Drivers and horse-keepers should frequently be
impressed with the danger of letting their horses come
into contact with other horses.
Drivers should be warned against leaving their horses
more than is absolutely necessary when in the streets,
as during their absence their horses may come in
contact with glandered horses.
Drivers should be warned against allowing their
horses to drink at water-troughs at which other horses
can drink.