366 Importation of Live Stock— Belgium, [sept. 



Animals imported by sea, whether for through transit or for 

 consumption, are to be submitted to veterinary inspection at the 

 port of arrival. All, except those despatched for through transit, 

 are, in addition, to undergo quarantine for a period to be fixed 

 by the Minister for Agriculture. 



Cattle, sheep, and pigs imported from countries beyond the sea 

 must be imported through the ports of Antwerp, Ghent,or Ostend. 



These animals are to be slaughtered in the abattoirs or other 

 authorised slaughter-houses within three days of their disem- 

 barkation. The same regulations are to apply to animals 

 arriving at these ports from other sources. 



Exception to these rules can only be made on the authority 

 of the Minister of Agriculture in the case of cattle, sheep, and 

 pigs imported for breeding purposes. 



According to regulations dated 19th January, 1905, bulls and 

 milch cows, together with heifers which have at least four adult 

 teeth and present evident signs of pregnancy, are to be sub- 

 mitted to the tuberculin test. Animals intended for immediate 

 slaughter are excepted from this rule. A charge of 2 francs 

 per head is made for animals undergoing the test, but they must 

 be maintained and cared for by the importers. 



. Stock which are considered to be affected with tuberculosis 

 or which are suspected of being so affected, are to be turned back, 

 unless the owner prefers to have them slaughtered either on the 

 spot or in an authorised abattoir. 



In the case of horses the regulation of March 14th, 1897, 

 provides that horses presented for importation are to be examined, 

 at the time of entry, at the expense of the importer. 



Horses intended for slaughter must on their entry into the 

 country be marked with a metal label. Such animals can only 

 be admitted on condition that they are sent direct to an abattoir, 

 where they must remain isolated until they are slaughtered, 

 which must be within eight days of their arrival. 



Horses coming from suspected places and not declared for 

 slaughter, horses of small value, and horses suspected of being 

 affected with glanders and farcy, are to be submitted to the 

 mallein test at the time of entry, and for this purpose are to be 

 placed under observation for at least three days at the expense 

 of the importer. 



