On this day in Yorkshire 1939

Cattle Disease at Skipton
By The Newsroom
Published 23rd Jun 2016, 09:00 BST

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Outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease were reported on two farms at Sklpton to-day, these being the first to occur in Skipton since the beginning of 1928.

A lying-off cow belonging to Mr. Frank Whalley. farmer and coal merchant, of Devonshire Place. Skipton who farms Jinnygill Farm, off Shortbank Road. Skipton, was found to be suffering from the disease.

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This was confirmed by officials of the Ministry of Agriculture, and in the afternoon three heifers on Procter Farm, the premises of Mr. Maude, which adjoins Jinnygill Farm, were found to be affected.

Steps were taken immediately to slaughter the affected herds, under the supervision of the Ministry officials, 12 cattle and seven sheep on the farm of Mr. Whalley being involved.

On the farm of Mr. Maude the livestock Involved was about 46 cattle and 154 sheep.

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