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Show An encouraging feature of the nation-wide campaign to eradicate tho disease Is the conspicuous appearance on the map of "modlfled uceredlted areas." These appear as white spots against tinted and fed backgrounds and represent the numerous counties which have reduced tuberculous Infection Infec-tion umong cattle to less than half of one per cent. The combination poster and map Is largely for the guidance of veterinarians veterinari-ans and sanitary officials engaged In the work of eradication, but it Is an Illuminating presentation of the subject sub-ject for live-stock owners also. Officials Offi-cials of the bureau of animal Industry suggest that every live-stock association associa-tion should have a copy of this "war map" against the disease as a guide In the purchase of breeding stock when Its health status Is not otherwise known. Ttie poster measures 20 by 28 inches, Is printed in red and black and may be obtained free on application to the United States Department of Agriculture, Agri-culture, Washington, D. O. "War Map" Shows Extent of Bovine Tuberculosif (Prepared bjr the United Glaea Department of Asrlculture.) Proceedlug on the principle that one can fight an enemy best if he knows the enemy's position and strength, the United States Department of Agrleul-ture Agrleul-ture has Issued a map-poster showing the extent of bovine tuberculosis It the country. The map Is the centra' feature, but the poster also contains explanatory matter and figures show lng the degree of Infection In various parts of the country. Six different Intensities In-tensities of shading enable any persor to see how the county in which he lives compnres with others In hli state and In other states with respoci to the prevalence of cattle tuberculo sla. |
