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Although considerable opposition was aroused in certain quar- 

 ters against the disposal and future use of the Farm animals, 

 nevertheless, a very successful auction was held at the special 

 quarantme station, at which there was no lack of bidders, and a 

 keen demand for this stock was very manifest, as a result of 

 which a very fair price was obtained. 



The meat and milk from these dairy animals is as safe for 

 human consumption at the present time as it ever was before 

 the outbreak occurred. As a matter of fact, the stock sold at 

 auction never had anthrax. All those which developed the dis- 

 ease died ; the balance, being protected from the infection by 

 vaccination, never, in any way, developed anthrax. These ani- 

 inals are now immune, which immunity will continue for some 

 months longer. 



Taking into consideration the present favorable conditions, the 

 repeal of all special anthrax quarantine rules and regulations, 

 now investing the islands of Oahu and Maui, has been advised, 

 thereby allowing the free inter-island shipment of live stock 

 without permit except such as may come from the infected areas 

 on Maui. Said stock shall be subject to inspection and be ac- 

 companied by a permit signed by the deputy territorial veteri- 

 narian. 



While no more deaths have occurred on any of the islands 

 concerned, and while we have the disease under entire control, 

 the fact that we still have the infection firmly implanted in our 

 soil must not be lost sight of. It is only by the utmost vigilance 

 and constant use of vaccine that we will be able to maintain con- 

 trol, prevent further outbreaks and finally eradicate the disease. 



CONTAGIOUS EPHITHELIOMA. 



This disease of chickens seems to be less prevalent this season 

 than for some years past, which may, in part, be attributed to 

 the liberal use of vaccine. If all poultry raisers will continue 

 the practice of immediate vaccination on the appearance of the 

 disease, little loss will be experienced and we may hope to 

 eventually eradicate it from the Territory. 



IMPORTATIONS OF LIVESTOCK. 



S. S. Makura, Vancouver : 1 dog, Mrs. B. Darken. 

 S. S. Matsonia, San Francisco : 1 dog, W. F. X. Co. ; 1 dog, 

 Lieutenant Gunn ; 1 dog, C. H. Smith. 



S. S. Maui, San Francisco : 1 dog, Geo. E. Barnes. 

 Respectfully submitted, 



Leonard N. Case, 

 Assistant Territorial V^eterinarian. 



