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country on the continent of Europe until it has been disin- 

 fected as the inspector may prescribe. In case the inspector 

 finds horses affected with any contagious disease he shall 

 isolate them and immediately report the fact to the chief 

 of the Bureau of Animal Industry, who may refuse to 

 allow the landing of horses so diseased. When horses 



FIG. 187.— ARABIAN STALLION "KHALED" 



imported from a country of Continental Europe from 

 which hay is permitted, arrive in a healthy condition and 

 no diseased condition is discoverable, the hay, straw and 

 other forage from such country may remain on board 

 the steamer and be returned. This forage may be used 

 without disinfection in the feeding of animals exported 

 on the same ship, provided it is accompanied by a certifi- 

 cate issued by the proper government officer of such coun- 

 try, as required by the regulations of this department for 

 the importation of hay and straw from Continental 

 Europe, and that there are no indications that it is in- 



