HOW ENGLAND DOES IT
HORSE TRANSPORT ON RAILWAY “Every possible care is taken In the disinfection of horse-boxes, both before and after carrying the animals,” said a prominent official on the L.N.E.R-, to a London Press representative reply- to the allegation by certain North country- owners and trainers that comparatively slipshod methods in tho matter of disinfection by the railway companies was the chief cause or coughing among racehorses. And, in proof of this statement, a practical demonstration was given at the time by members of the staff who are responsible for the work. Under the Diseases of Animals Acstringent regulations axe laid down as to spraying and cleansing the and the method as adopted by tn L.N.E.R. appears most effective. All harness and the parts of tn box which come in actual contact the animal are first wiped clean wi a large sponge, and then the whole the interior, including the roof, sprayed with a strong disinfectant. From the demonstration given to tn representative, it seems utterly 7 impo’ “ sible there could be any danger, eV to so valuable an animal as a racehorse. And, as we were informed, must not be forgotten that under tn Act the work is constantly supervis by Government inspectors.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 463, 19 September 1928, Page 10
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206HOW ENGLAND DOES IT Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 463, 19 September 1928, Page 10
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