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in a mule. The animal was promptly shot, properly disposed of and the 
premises thoroughly disinfected. 
This is the third or fourth time, within the last few months, that 
cases of glanders have been found in these stables. Such eases are 
occurring with alarming frequency and the most rigid measures should 
be enforced to clean up this entire district. Up to the present time the 
manager of this plantation has absolutely refused to co-operate in any 
way with Dr. Rowat, who has thoroughly explained the situation and 
has attempted to institute the necessary measures to clean up these 
stables and protect the district from the spread of this disease. So 
far Dr. Rowat has met with no encburagement from the management, 
and has been repeatedly hindered in his work. Under these circum- 
stances I would therefore suggest that I be authorized to proceed to 
Kohala, vested with tlie necessary authority from the Board, to insti- 
tute whatever quarantine measures and make whatever tests I might 
consider necessary to clean up this entire district. 
The Kohala and Hamakua districts are the last stronghold of glanders 
in this Territory, and while such conditions as portrayed exist, consti- 
tute a grave menace to the entire Territory. Until these districts are 
cleaned up, this Territory cannot be proclaimed free from glanders. 
MAUI 
Dr. Fitzgerald reports as follows: 
During the past month the work has' consisted chiefly of combating 
outbreaks of bovine hemorrhagic septicemia in the Kula district and 
on the Ulupalakua and Haleakala Ranches. Deaths have been few; 
a large number of animals have been vaccinated and the situation is 
well in hand. 
Respectfully submitted, 
LEONARD N. CASE, 
Territorial Veterinarian. 
