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it possible to condemn them on a i^hysical examination, or show 

 evidence 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 Common- 

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

 same to remain in quarantine until ordered released by the Chief 

 of the Cattle Bureau or his agent. 



Inspectors of animals, in ease 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 dis- 

 ease, rinderpest, 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 

 inspection is completed, return book, Form No. 1, at once by expi'ess. 



Austin Peters, 

 Chief of Cattle Bureau. 



The following figures show the net results of the inspec- 

 tion : — 



