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Division of Animal Industry for this purpose ($700 for the bien- 
nial period ending June 30, 1913). 
As far as the work of the Division during my prospective ab- 
sence is concerned, I have to say that no more favorable period 
could have been found, and that the assistant Territorial veteri- 
narian is fully capable of carrying on the work during my ab- 
sence. There is but little testing to be done, the next retest of 
the dairy cattle having been set for November. With the muni- 
cipal milk inspector detailed to assist him, he will be able to do 
such testing as may be required before the next retest. With an 
automobile at his disposal the matter of meeting incoming 
steamers for the inspection of live stock has been much simpli- 
fied, and so long as the agents and representatives of the various 
companies comply with the regulations of the Board no diffi- 
culties are to be expected. 
In regard to the construction of the Hilo quarantine station 
I submit herewith the completed plans and specifications, which, 
when approved by the Board, should be turned over to the 
Superintendent of Public Works for further action. I would 
only suggest that the successful bidder on the construction of 
the same be required to familiarize himself with the Honolulu 
quarantine station in order that he may improve where neces- 
sary or avoid the mistakes made there and which my assistant 
will be able to point out, if not specified in the accompanying 
plans and description. 
A concise report on the work of the Division of xA^nimal In- 
dustry for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1911, has been pre- 
pared and forwarded to the former president of this Board and 
copies of the same are submitted herewith. 
From the accompanying correspondence you will notice that 
I have ordered 5,000 ear tags of a new model, approved at the 
last meeting of the Board and which I believe to be a great im- 
provement over those we have used hitherto, in so far as it is 
practically impossible for them to come out or be removed ex- 
cept by the use of specially constructed tools. 
In conclusion I beg to assure you, Mr. Isenberg, that I fully 
appreciate the action you have taken in the matter of my at- 
tending the Toronto meeting, and, further, that I shall endeavor 
to get the most possible benefit out of the same, for the good of 
the Territory. 
Very truly yours, 
Victor A. Norgaard, 
Territorial Veterinarian. 
