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to both countries. Tliey Lave to be accompanied with a certifi- 

 cate given by the oliicial Canadian veterinarian of tlie district 

 where they were bred in Canada, stating that they liave been 

 personally inspected by him and are free from any contagious 

 and infectious affections, and that no contagious disease (except- 

 ing tuberculosis or actinomycosis) has existed in said district for 

 the period of six months prior to said shipment. The clause relat- 

 ing to tuberculosis and actinomycosis, referring more particularly 

 to cattle than sheep. The importer also in making his entry 

 makes affidavit that said stock is impoi'ted for breeding or 

 slaughtering purpose^. Should they be for breeding and a cer- 

 tificate of registry accompany them showing that they are pure- 

 bred and that their ancestors for two generations back are also 

 registered, they then enter duty free, and are allowed to pass 

 immediately to their destination. Sheep entering for immediate 

 slaughter do not require a veterinary certificate, but only the 

 affidavit of the importer. They are, however, submitted to a 

 rigid examination by a veterinary inspector before being allowed 

 ^access to the markets. The regulations given below being faith- 

 fully carried out by those having charge of the same, virtually 

 preclude the possibility of the introduction of diseased sheep into 

 the United States. 



Regulations for the Inspection and Quarantine of Hnimals Imported 

 from Canada into the Clnited States. 



U. S. Department of Agriculture, 



Office of the Secretary. 

 ■\Vashing-foii, D. C, .January 23, 1897. 

 In pursuance of sections 7, 8, and 10 of the act of Congress en- 

 titled "An act providing- for the inspection of meats for exportation, 

 and prohibitinsf the importation of adulterated articles of food or 

 drink, and authorizing- the President to make proclamation in cer- 

 fain cases, and for other purposes," approved August 30, 1890, and 



