COWS IN AN EMERGENCY
i IDENTIFICATION PROBLEMS The question of cows stampeding during an emergency and later causing identification problems to their owners has been raised by an E.P.S. controller in a rural area. “The average dairy herd is almost compleiely devoid of brands or earmarks,” he stated in a letter to the Director of National Service, Mr. J. S. Hunter (Wellington). ‘‘lmagine a district evacuated and the cows left to take their chance —gates left open, fences down, cattle everywhere. “On settling day half of them may be rounded up, and then starts the argument of ownershin. ... I suggest that you give consideration to the compulsory use of earmarks or firebrands.” the letter added. In his reply the director stated that this was a case of farmers’ individual responsibility and not a matter for the Government to enforce. The National Service Department has recommended that farmers, in their own interests, should take any < action thaf they deem necessary. Members of the E.P.S. in rural areas are requested to keep this matter in mind. Meanwhile, the persons v concerned are advised to communicate with the Primary Industries Controller, Wellington.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 86, Issue 203, 29 August 1942, Page 4
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189COWS IN AN EMERGENCY Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 86, Issue 203, 29 August 1942, Page 4
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