Report of veterinary surgeon J.H. Steel, A.V.D., on his investigation into an obscure and fatal disease among transport mules in British Burma
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Title continues "which he found to be a Fever of Relapsing Type, and probably identical with the disorder first described by Dr. Griffith Evans under the name "Surra", in a report (herewith reprinted) published by the Punjab Government, Military Department, No. 439-4467, of 3rd December 1880- vide the Veterinary Journal (London), 1881-82."
Volumes on surra in horses and camels, other diseases of camels, and a report on the 1864 cattle disease in Calcutta. Includes books about elephant health and disease and extensive information about husbandry and management of working elephants.
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Medicine - Veterinary
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The Veterinary collection consists of 146 volumes dating from 1864 to 1959. Divided into veterinary diseases, colleges and laboratories and Civil Veterinary Departments. Extensive research on trypanosomiasis and rinderpest. Reports show how veterinary medicine controlled disease, maintained livestock and alleviated famine. They explore its effect on military and local communities.
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India Papers
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The India Papers collection contains publications of the central (Imperial) Government and many Indian states. Most states came under British rule. Much of the collection dates from between the post-Mutiny re-organisation of the Indian Government and Indian Independence in 1947. Some items published in London by John Murray.