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those affected. It must be borne in mind that not 
only is there no effective treatment for the disease, 
but that a post-mortem affords the only sure evidence 
of its existence. Finally, it may be said definitely that 
there is no portion of the Empire where pig-breeding 
has better prospects. 
Cattle .—British East Africa possesses great stretches 
of country which, for cattle-grazing, can scarcely be 
surpassed. The grasses are for the most part sweet, 
good, and nutritious, and the double season ensures 
the continuance of good feed over the greater part of 
the year. Naturally as the grass gets thoroughly 
grazed down it becomes shorter, thicker, and sweeter, 
with plenty of clover springing up and becomes 
capable of carrying an astonishing head of stock. 
The Northern Masai in Likipia showed an instance 
of this. It has been estimated that in this district, on 
a grazing area of considerably less than a million acres, 
the Masai kept at least half a million sheep and 100,000 
head of stock. Certainly the pasturage in Likipia is 
good, especially at the present time ; but with an even 
amount of grazing it can be equalled, if not excelled, in 
many parts of the Protectorate. Cattle-raising is 
certain to play a great part in the history of the 
country. Every year the demand for bullocks and 
dairy cows increases, and the supply fails to keep 
pace with the demand. Owing to the enterprise of 
Lord Delamere, a refrigerating plant has been estab¬ 
lished in Mombasa, and when once the local demand 
is satisfied the home and foreign markets lie open. 
Both the Government and private owners have 
given much attention to stock-breeding and grading, 
and there have been importations of pure-bred animals 
in good numbers. Among others, the following 
