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possible to condemn them on a physical examination, or show evi- 

 dence of tuberculosis of the udder. 



It is also requested that, if cases of tuberculosis in animals are 

 found, inspectors keep a record of them for a few days, and then 

 when animals are quarantined several can be quarantined at once, 

 and duplicates sent here, so that the agent of the Cattle Bureau can 

 see a number at one visit, instead of having to go every two or 

 three days to see one animal at a time, thus avoiding running up 

 expenses as much as possible. 



It is also the duty of inspectors of animals to quarantine cattle 

 brought into this State from without the limits of the Commonwealth 

 if the owner has not had a permit from this Bureau, the same to 

 remain in quai-antine until ordered released by the Chief of the 

 Cattle Bureau or his agent. 



Inspectors of animals, in case they suspect the presence of any 

 contagious disease among any species of domestic animals, are to 

 quarantine such animals and send duplicates to the Chief of the 

 Cattle Bureau. 



Contagious diseases, under the provisions of section 28, chapter 

 90 of the Revised Laws, include glanders, farcy, contagious pleuro- 

 pneumonia, tuberculosis, Texas fever, foot-and-mouth disease, rinder- 

 pest, hog cholera, rabies, anthrax or anthracoid diseases, sheep scab 

 and actinomycosis. 



The necessary books for the inspection will be forwarded at once. 

 Please report immediately if not received by October 1. When m- 

 spection is completed return book. Form No. 1, at once by express. 



Austin Peters, 

 Chief of Cattle Bureau. 



The following table embodies a condensed report of the 

 doings of the inspectors of animals in making the annual 

 inspection, wliich complies with the requirements of section 

 24, chapter 90, Revised Laws : — 



