The picture shows a sample of blood being taken by the Veterinary Assistant for laboratory diagnosis at the Department of Animal Health Experimental Livestock Farm near Accra, Gold Coast [i.e. Ghana], 1940 - 1949
Scope and Contents
The typewritten caption on the reverse reads 'Frequent blood tests are made on the adult cow for the presence of contagious abortion. Blood tests are also made periodically to detect the presence of Trypanosomiasis and tick borne diseases'.
Dates
- Creation: 1940 - 1949
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good condition.
Former / Other Reference
DW.1552
General
SG.
Date information
DateText: Dated '1940s' in the original typescript catalogue..
Finding aid date
2003-11-12 11:32:50+00:00
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