Ko. 6. 



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and has already been taken advantage of in several instances. Care 

 is taken to place these bulls in communities where they will be of 

 most service in grading up the stock of these localities, without in 

 any way interfering with the legitimate business of state breeders. 

 In fact it is believed this practice will result in promoting a greater 

 appreciation of pure bred sires, ultimately promoting the breeders 

 sales. 



Kespectfully submitted, 



CARL W. GAY, 



Director. 



To C. J. Marshall, State Veterinarian. 



CONTAGIOUS AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES 



Sir: .1 have the honor to submit the following report: 



The principal contagious and infectious diseases that have oc- 

 curred during the year are practically the same as met in previous 

 years. They are actinomycosis, anthrax, blackleg, glanders, hog 

 cholera, mange, rabies and Texas fever. (Tuberculosis is handled 

 by another Division.) 



ACTINOMYCOSIS 



Animals afflicted with generalized actinomycosis are destroyed as 

 Avorthless. Those that are afflicted with a mild form may be slaught- 

 ered under inspection, the diseased parts destroyed and the balance 

 of the carcass used for food. The animal may be kept in quarantine 

 and treated if the owner and agent deem it advisable to do so. 



ACTINOMYCOSIS 



