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in a one to one thousand solution of bichloride of mercury at place of purchase, 

 then placed in water tight containers to be transported to a central point where 

 arrangements have been made for the disinfection of the hides or skins under 

 otlicial supervision. 



"Special arrangements may be made for official supervision for disinfecting more 

 than ten hides or skins stored at one point." 



Nn fee was cliai'j'fld for any permit issued by au agent of the 

 Board. However, in some instances where it was not possible for 

 the Board to furnish an agent to make the inspection as soon as the 

 owner wanted it, permits were issued on the strength of a certificate 

 from the local veterinarian. These certificates were i)rocured by 

 the owner at his own expense. 



The third Order of General Quarantine became effective December 

 Jst. This released twenty-five counties in the State that were believed 

 at the time, and found later to be, free from infection and to which 

 no animals had been traced from public stockyards. 



The fourth Order of General Quarantine became effective December 

 9, and released fifteen more counties in which no infection had 

 been found. Twenty-seven counties were still in quarantine. 



On January 4, a few cliauges were made in reference to issuing 

 permits. The new regulations follow: 



"Permits may be issued for the removal of cattle, sheep or swine into or 

 within the quarantined area. 



"First: When the animals to be moved are for immediate slaughter and the 

 owner makes written statement that all cattle, sheep and swine on the premises 

 are free from foot-and-mouth disease and obligates himself to see that immediate 

 slaughter takes place. 



"Second: When the animals to be moved are for purposes other than immediate 

 slaughter and a certificate from a reliable and competent veterinarian is presented 

 showing that all cattle, sheep and swine on the premises have been examined within 

 twenty-four hours and are free from foot-and-mouth disease. The expense of such 

 examination must be borne by the owner of the stock. 



"Permits may be issued for the removal of cattle, sheep or swine from a point 

 within to a point outside of the quarantined area in Pennsylvania. 



"First: When the animals to be moved are for immediate slaughter and the 

 owner files an aflSdavit that no cattle, sheep or swine have been received since 

 October 1st, 1914, and that all such animals on the premises are free from foot- 

 and-mouth disease and obligates himself to see that immediate slaughter takes 

 place . 



"Second: When the animals to be moved are for purposes other than immediate 

 slaughter an examination of all cattle, sheep and swine on the premises has been 

 made within twenty-four hours by an agent of the Board, and all are found free from 

 foot-and-mouth disease. 



"Public sales of cattle, sheep or swine may be held within the quarantined area 

 upon permit from the State Veterinarian. To procure such a permit the owner 

 of the livestock must make written application to the Harrisburg ofiice at least 

 one week in advance of the date of the sale. The application must state the name 

 and post ofiice address of the owner, the location of the premises, name of town- 

 ship in which located, the number and kind of animals on the premises, and state 

 the distance the nearest infected farm is located, giving the name of the owner of 

 the infected farm. In case any cattle, sheep or swine have ben received since 

 October 1, 1914, the application must indicate from whom and where purchased. 



"In case permission is given for holding sale, all cattle, sheep and swine on 

 the premises must be carefully examined by an agent of the P>oard or by a reliable 

 and competent veterinarian within thirty-six hours prior to time of starting sale, 

 and if no evidence of foot-and-mouth disease is observed the sale may proceed. 



"A representative of the Board must be present during the sale to issue per- 

 mits authorizing the removal of the cattle, sheep or swine to the premises of the 

 purchasers. 



"Permits may be issued for the removal of hay, straw or fodder into or within 

 the quarantined area. 



"First: When the owner presents a written statement that no cattle, sheep or 

 swine have been received on the premises since October 1, 1914, and that all 

 animals on the premises are free from foot-and-mouth disease. 



"Second: When cattle, sheep or swine have been received since October 1, 1914, 

 the owner will file affidavit stating number and kind of animals received since 

 October 1st, where procured, and further that Aphthous fever does not exist on 

 the premises. 



