FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE

Wairarapa Daily Times, 15 April 1935, Page 6

FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE

EMBARGO MAY BE LIFTED. AUCKLAND, Sunday. As a repercussion from tho British meat import situation it appears highly probablo that New Zealand’s embargo on the direct importation of live stock from Britain on account of foot and mouth disease may shortly be lifted. As the result of a cabled inquiry by the British Government, the New Zealand Department of Agriculture has again reviewed the question from every aspect and the unanimous opinion of its veterinary officers, which is shared by the Government, is that the embargo should be lifted. Before talcing any fresh action, however, tlio Minister of Agriculture, the Hon. C. E. Macmillan has sent a circular to the breed societies of New Zealand and other responsible farmers’ organisations asking them to discuss the matter fully and submit their views by the end of tlio present month, in order that a decision may be made and a reply sent to London before the meat conferences in May. The Minister’s letter states that the British Government has specifically asked for a view of the New Zealand Government regarding the embargo and a reply must be sent, as the matter will certainly be raised in the coming discussions on meat. The New Zealand Government feels that it should be finally settled one way or the other. —(P.A.)