Index to the Executive Documents of the House of Representatives for the Second Session of the Forty-Sixth Congress, 1879-80, Vol. 24 of 26: Nos. 52 to 89 Inclusive (Classic Reprint)

This book steers the reader through the historical occurrences of the disease pleuro-pneumonia in cattle. It dives into the consequences of the disease should it spread unchecked, and the preventative measures used to reduce the risk of a widespread outbreak. The complexities of preventing the disease are laid out, and the book explores the value of cattle in the United States for better context on the grave impact it may cause. Beyond the impact of outbreaks, insight into the legal boundaries and authority in place to combat the disease are explored, providing a multi-faceted analysis of the historical fight against pleuro-pneumonia in cattle.