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to be an accomplished fact by the end of 1916. The overproduc- 

 tion of milk in certain localities speaks volumes in support of the 

 contention adhered to by this Division that no hardships have re- 

 sulted from the bovine anti-tuberculosis campaign, except possibly 

 to milk consumers of the poorer classes. 



Hog Cholera. A few scattered outbreaks of this disease have 

 occurred on the island of Oahu, principally in swill-fed piggeries, 

 all of which were easily controlled with the anti-hog-cholera ' 

 serum. On Maui three small outbreaks occurred which all were 

 checked in their incipiency by the same means. On Hawaii, where 

 the greater part of the Territory's pork supply originates, the 

 disease has been of small importance, with the possible exception 

 of the Puna district, where several small outbreaks have occurred. 

 From Kauai no outbreaks have been reported. 



With the general improvement in sanitary and hygienic condi- 

 tions which the past year has seen inaugurated, the excessive 

 mortality of young pigs seems also to be abating and will no doubt 

 be further reduced as soon as the local hog raisers learn from 

 experience the science of caring for the brood sow and helping 

 the newly born and young pigs to get a start in life. 



The hog cholera situation must, therefore, with the end of 1915, 

 be said to be well in hand, especially where all young pigs are 

 serum treated ^ week or ten days after birth and again at the time 

 of weaning. 



A new rule making it mandatory to report without delay any 

 outbreak of swine diseases and the strict quarantining of all in- 

 fected premises, is under consideration and will, when promul- 

 gated, undoubtedly help to suppress what infection may be left 

 within our borders. The distance from the Mainland and the 

 strict requirements pertaining to the importation of hogs from 

 abroad seem to have been adequate to protect us against the in- 

 troduction of fresh centers of infection from the United States or 

 foreign countries. 



Respectfully submitted, 



Victor A. Norgaard, 

 Terrij;orial Veterinarian. 



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