408 STAT£] BOARD OP AGRICULTURE 



many drawbacks to the business occur, he is always ready to try again. 

 And, as a consequence, when things are favorable, he is cheerful^ and 

 when unfavorable, is never depressed. 



Notwithstanding the light pig crop of last spring, the condition today 

 is all that can be desired. With prices advancing and freedom from dis- 

 ease, the swine breeder has reason to feel gratified. With the improved 

 economical condition of the country, we feel that the man who raises 

 what the market requires and sells it in good condition has a bright future 

 before him. 



There has been more or less discussion in regard to raising the bacon 

 hog, and so securing a better price for our product, but we think the care- 

 ful, conservative man will hesitate before leaving a surety for an uncer- 

 tainty. 



Taken altogether, I think the condition surrounding us today all that 

 can be asked for, and it is only necessary that we continue to improve 

 our herds, watch the public demand, and furnish what is demanded, that 

 we may receive the reward that ever follows perseverance. 



MICHIGAN LIVE STOCK SANITARY COMMISSION. 



J. H. BROWN. 



The object of this Commission is to prevent and suppress contagious 

 and infectious deseases among the live stock of the State. There are 

 three commissioners, who are practical farmers and live stock breeders 

 also a State Veterinarian. 



The duties of the Commission are very little understood by many 

 farmers, and we frequently meet owners of live stock who do not know 

 that such a commission is in existence. 



Every farmer who owns stock should familiarize himself with the 

 "Live Stock Sanitary Laws" of the State, which are very stringent and 

 efiticacious in protecting the health of our live stock if properly en- 

 forced. Much of the resultant success of these laws depends, in a large 

 measure, upon the energy and thoroughness with which local health 

 officers carry out, in spirit as well as in letter, the various measures pro- 

 vided. 



We wish to call especial attention to sections 4, 5, 6 and 7 of these laws, 

 as follows: 



Seo. 4. It shall be the duty of the commission to protect the health 

 of the domestic animals of the State from all contagious or infectious 

 diseases of a malignant character, and for this purpose it is hereby au- 

 tuorized and empowered to establish, maintain and enforce such quar- 

 antine, sanitary and other regulations as it may deem necessary. 



Sec. 5. It shall be the duty of any person who discovers, suspects, or 

 has reason to believe that any domestic animal belonging to him or in his 

 charge, or that may come under his observation, belonging to other par- 

 ties, is affected with any disease, whether it be a contagious or infectious 

 disease, to immediately report such fact, belief or suspicion to the Live 

 Stock Sanitary Commission, or a member thereof, or to the local board of 

 health or some member thereof. 



Sec. 6. It is hereby made the duty of all local boards of health, to 

 whom cases of contagious or infectious diseases are reported, to immedi- 



