Several trout at the Mastorton hatcheries are suffering from cancerous growths, generally in the vicinity of the gills. It is believed to bo duo to the fish not securing supplies of their natural food, 'i he fish affected havo been marked, and a special diet treat-1 raent tried, but although they have been treated for three months, there is no appreciable difference in the growths, slouching. A Tress Association telegram states that Mr J. A. Gilruth, Chief Veterinarian, is taking a good deal of interest in the matter.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXIII, Issue 1870, 27 September 1906, Page 3
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