With the completion of the Extension Block, breeding developed very satisfactorily, and by the end of July the highest number of animals was recorded Due to lack of proper attention ring the ten days' marooning at the Abattoir, subsequent exposure to heat, and overcrowding both during evacuation and in the somewhat inadequate quarters provided on the roof of the Administration Building, no less than 654 guinea pigs and 84 rabbits succumbed. On the other hand, the number of animals used by the Laboratory was considerably reduced Other Activities During Emergency Simultaneously with the disruption of routine work, other problems appeared and placed a considerable strain on the staff remaining with the Division, several having been trans: ferred for emergency work elsewhere The staff of the Dairies Branch assisted in evacuation of dairies. saving of animals and equipment, and even, for some time, undertaking delivery of milk to Municipal Hospials from the Abattoir to which building the Contractor's animals had been removed for safe-keeping. The Free Milk Service was organized as early as August 21: by the end of November nearly 22000 lbs. were collected and distributed to Refugee Camps and Hospitals.
At the end of August, and begin. ning of September, when it possible to reach the Abattoir, no less than 1,100 pigs, 54 dairy animals, 41 oxen, 2 sheep, 10 dogs, 1 cat, and 944 rabbits and guinea pigs were evacuated, Thereafter collection and cremation of dead animals and general cleansing of the premises were carried out, followed by inspection of meat in the Cold Storage and Chilling Rooms, and burning of more than 15,000 Ibs. of rejected meat and organs Simultaneously with the removal of live animals from the Abattoi
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