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would tluis be a dniij^ on the market, as they must be 

 disposed of at any rate. 



The slaughtering plan might be adopted, were it 

 wise to make an attempt to stop entirely the supplies 

 of imported cattle ; or if we were desirous of being — 

 w hat indeed we never can be — altogether independent 

 of foreign productions. 



That a project to meet the exigencies of the case 

 could be devised, admits of no doubt ; and with a view 

 to assist those wdio will devote their attention to the 

 perfecting of one having the necessary requirements, 

 the following outhne is offered : — 

 We suggest — 



That Veterinary Surgeons be appointed Inspectors 

 at all the ports where sheep are landed, who shall 

 examine the animals before they are removed from the 

 ships; and in the event of any being affected with 

 variola, shall see that the whole of the cargo is slaugh- 

 tered immediately. 



That all the sound sheep which had thus been ex- 

 posed to the contagion during the passage shall be sent 

 to the dead-meat markets ; but that the carcasses of 

 the diseased shall be buried, and their skins burnt. 



That the losses sustained in consequence thereof 

 shall be borne by the importers ; as thereby, to pro- 

 tect their own interests, they will endeavour to prevent 

 unhealthy animals being put on board. 



That a market set apart for the sale of foreign sheep 

 and cattle, and to be holden weekly, shall be estabhshed 

 at each place of importation, to which all the animals 

 that had passed the scrutiny of the inspectors shall be 

 sent ; and that under no circumstances shall our native 

 breeds be allowed to enter it for sale. 



