2g2 Joiirjial of Agriciilfiirc , Victoria. [lo May, 1912.' 



Alterations to Regulations. 



As a result of experience gained in the five seasons during which 

 examinations have been conducted it has been found that some alteration of 

 the regulations can be made. Perusal of the regulations issued with this 

 report will reveal the following principal alterations and additions :■ — 



(i) In respect of stallions refused a certificate as being below 

 standard — Part II. of the Regulations, Clause (3) has been 

 added which for the future will allow a three or four year 

 old stallion refused a certificate under this heading to be re- 

 presented the following year for examination, unless the 

 owner in the meantime avails himself of the appeal con- 

 ditions, when the opinion of the Board shall be considered 

 final. Any five-year-old stallion however rejected by a 

 veterinary officer under this heading will not be eligible for 

 re-examination except as pro\-ided for by the appeal con- 

 ditions. 



{2) With regard to the notification of reasons for rejection a new 

 Clause (3) has been added to Part III. providing for an 

 official notification being sent to- owners of rejected stallions 

 intimating the fact of such rejection and the reasons for the 

 same. This will further an owner's opportunity of appealing 

 against the decision within the stipulated period of 30 days. 

 Clause (8) has also been added to this section of the regu- 

 lations which may be regarded as a machinery section and 

 refers to the dates upon which certificates will be issued. 



Appeals. 



During the season six appeals were lodged — four being on the question 

 of unsoundness and two in respect of type, breed and conformation. Two 

 of the former were successful and both of the latter. 



List of Certified Stallions. 



The list of certificated stallions issued with this report is one of horses 

 which were examined in the past season only. Those which have received 

 life certificates must be added to the list published in Bulletin No. 30, 

 whilst the list of terminable certificates published in that Bulletin is now 

 obsolete and need not be further considered, whilst in its place must be read 

 the list of terminable certificates issued herewith. Secretaries of agricultural 

 societies are specially requested to make themselves familiar with this prin- 

 ciple, w^hich it is intended shall be followed for tlie future. In order to 

 make this list as complete as possible it is specially requested that holder!^ 

 of certificates become familiar with the notice on the back thereof and 

 report to the Department the death of any stallon in order that the name 

 may be removed. 



