Purkukaumaas
Purkukaumaas, also known as the "Purge of the Cows," is a historical event that occurred in the late 19th century in the rural regions of Finland. The event is notable for its unusual nature and the significant impact it had on the local livestock population. The purge was initiated by the Finnish government as a response to the increasing number of tuberculosis cases among the cattle population. The government, in collaboration with local authorities, implemented a policy of mass culling, which involved the systematic slaughter of infected and potentially infected cattle.
The purge began in the late 1800s and continued for several years. The process involved the identification
The Purkukaumaas had a profound impact on the Finnish agricultural sector. The event led to a significant