EXTRACTS FROM CATTLE COMMISSIONERS' 



REPORT. 



In 1901 and 1902 there were 661 cattle and horses destroyed, 

 of which 545 were cattle and 116 horses, costing on an average 

 $11.30 each for destroying, condemning and disinfecting and 

 making visits where no cases were found. The cattle owners 

 received on an average $22.60 per head. During the years of 

 1899 ar, d 1900, 363 cattle and horses were destroyed, while in 



1901 and 1902, 661 cattle and horses were destroyed, which 

 shows the large increase in the business done. We can only say 

 concerning the causes of this that tuberculosis is either increas- 

 ing among our herds, or the people are better informed in regard 

 to the disease and do not hesitate so much as formerly to call 

 upon the commissioners for an examination of their herds. 

 Cattle owners do not seem to be afraid of the commissioners 

 and have come to the conclusion that they are doing more good 

 than harm. The business seems to be regular and satisfactory. 

 Unfortunately we have been obliged to ask people to wait for 

 their pay since March 1, this having been caused by deficiency 

 from last year's business of $3,282.63, which was paid from the 



1902 appropriation, leaving only $4,260.75 to pay for cattle 

 destroyed and expenses thereof during the year of 1902. 



Thirty-one horses were destroyed during the year of 1901, 

 which was about the usual number. In 1902 there were 85 horses 

 destroyed, this being a large increase from former years, the 

 disease being found principally among Western team horses. 

 This has caused an increased expense on account of disinfecting 

 and burial expenses. We find some complaints on account of 

 appraisals, owners claiming that $50 as a limit is too small for 

 a horse worth $200. In no case can an owner get over $25 for 

 his horse, no matter how valuable the animal may be. The dis- 



