| Description | The Cattle Plague Committee was set up to monitor and take action against the spread of contagious diseases among cattle, initially plague but later cases of foot and mouth, pleuro-pneumonia, and swine fever. Meetings recorded in the minute book take place approximately once a month but become more frequent as required. Issues discussed included; provisions for burying diseased cattle; the appointment of inspectors and assistant inspectors; the stocking of the commons; the movement of cattle; estimates of the value of slaughtered stock; opening of markets; reports of new cases; and claims for compensation. Copies of public notices issued by the committee are included in this volume.
A summary index to this volume was compiled in 2011:
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Arnold, Mr C.. Swine Fever existed on his premises in Vinery Road. 123,126,127,131
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Bury St Edmunds Market. Pigs bought at the market had Swine Fever. 120
Bell, Mr C.A. Swine Fever existed on his premises in Russell Street. 146
Buxton, Louisa & Mr Buxton: Rabies existed on premises in Jesus Lane and Albion Row. 133
Banham Mr G. of Downing Street had Rabies on his premises. 136,137
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Coldhams Common designated site for burying diseased animals. 2
County Clerk of the Peace was asked how, although Cottenham declared free from Swine Fever, a notice had been received by the Local Authority. 138,140
Carter, Mr Albine. Existence of Swine Fever on premises in Newmarket Road.. 116
Cash, Mr of Madingley Road had Swine Fever on his premises. 116,129
Coleman, Thomas of Kingston Street had pleuro pneumonia on his premises 100,101,103
Clarks slaughter house had diseased cow on his premises without it having been reported. 61
Commons closure 8, 9,
Claydon, Albert sales not permitted to take place 10
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Dale, Mr of Walnut Tree Lane had one diseased cow shot. 8,11
Dale, Mr valuation of destroyed stock 10
Dawson. Mr H. Swine Fever found on his premises in Mill Road. 105
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Freeman, Henry appointed assistant Inspector. 5
Freeman, Henry payment for services. 6
Foot and Mouth Disease was reported to have broken out in Borough. 75
Foot & Mouth Disease found on premises of E. Newman, East Road and G. Scott, Gold Street. 88,91,92,96
Frohock, Mr. Cattle sold by him at Cattle Market infected with Swine Fever. 110
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Goodenough, James appointed 8
Guardians of the Cambridge Union had Swine Fever on their premises. 113
Garner, Mr.Charles. Cases of Pleuro Pneumonia found on premises in James Street. 106
Garner, Mr. Pleuro
Gray, Arthur, outbreak of Typhoid Fever in swine on his farm in Barton Road. 40
Grain & Long were allowed licence to hold their stock sale as usual. 55,63,7,74
Grain & Long and Messrs. Chalk applied for license to sell swine by Public Auction, which was granted. 98
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Hawkes, Miss of Gloucester Place claimed compensation for three slaughtered cows. 29, 26, 28,114
Herring Smith, Henry commissioned to make cart for transport of diseased cattle 2
Howlett, PC assistant inspector 5
Hard, Mr. C. Outbreak of Foot & Mouth disease found on premises on 6th January. 64
Hancock, Mr. Existence of Swine Fever found on premises in Newmarket Road. 119
Haslop, Mr. His pigs, previously reported as suffering from Swine Fever, were ill but not infected. 142
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Lindsell, Robert appointed 8
Loveday, Mr William's premises at the White Horse Hotel, Castle Street infected with Rabies. 135
Lander, Mr. of Grantchester was informed that the pig purchased at the Cattle Market was from the premises of Thomas Wootton of Comberton. 142
Low, Geo offered Corporation hire of land for stock from Midsummer Common 21
Low, Geo of Sun Street had pigs suffering with Swine Fever. 52
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Moyes, Mr & Hawkins made claims for two slaughtered cows. 30
Marfleet, Mr. Swine Fever found on his premises in Newmarket Road. 102
Markets & Fairs Order: It was reported that the Borough was free from disease. 13, 94
Marsh, Wm of Newmarket Road failed to report cases of animals with Foot & Mouth Disease. 35
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Newman, Mr. Existence of Foot & Mouth Disease found on his property 54
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Order: for the prevention of the removal of stock within the Borough 1,79,82
Order: That a further modification should be made to the Order of 24 March 1883. 83
Order: relative to the movement of animals into the County. 82,83
Order: That conditions provided by Davies and Cowsheds Order be advertised and distributed to cow keepers and dairymen. 98
Order: Rabies Order of 1886: No dogs allowed at large within the Borough for two months from 05 Oct 1887. 131, 133
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Pegge, Henry destruction of cattle 2, 3, 4, 51
Pegg, Mr valuation of stock destroyed 9
Privy Council resolved that notices be posted throughout town regarding the Cattle Plague Register. 39,67
Page Wallis, Veterinary Surgeon reported that Cows on Midsummer Common were affected with Foot and Mouth Disease. 21,4,46,64
Plague Department to ascertain whether it was feasible to compel stock keepers to have their newly purchased stock examined before being put on the Common. 32
Phillips, Mr. Cattle Plague Inspector, set down his duties in letter form. 43
Poole, Mr: Swine Fever found on his premises. 49
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Richards, H.D. of The Old Guinea, Russell Street reported for having sold an affected animal. 20
Redfarn and Atkins: Cases of Swine Fever found on their Newmarket Road premises. 116
Rabies Order: No dogs to be at large within the Borough for two months. 131
Rolfe, Mr cow destroyed 4
Rolfe, Mr valuation of destroyed stock 10
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Smee, James appointed assistant inspector 5
Smee, James payment for services 6
Sparrow, Mr Steven, Veterinary Surgeon appointed as Inspector. 2
Sparrow, Stephen re-numeration 6
Storey, Mr. convicted of offences as to his cattle in Mann & Raven's Yard. 24
Swan, Alfred: Swine Fever found on Mr Swan's premises in Newmarket Road. 72
Swine Fever Regulations: Agreed that the regulation made on 2nd March 1889 to be extended until 28th February 1890. 144,145
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Tweed, Mrs Sarah: Inspector reported that one of her dogs seized by Rabies. 141
Tomlin, Mr of Petty Cury fined for breaching order as to muzzling dogs. 133
Towler, Mr: A case of Pleuro Pneumonia occurred in his cow sheds in Wellington Street. 46
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Wallis, Mr, Cattle Plague Inspector, reported that no cases of foot and mouth existed within the Borough. 31
Wallis, Veterinary Surgeon reported that Cows on Midsummer Common were affected with Foot and Mouth Disease. 21,4,46,54
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