, 1884-09-17
KEEP THE LEPERS our.
The Territorial Stockmgn TO Pro-
tect Their Herds.
And Intend to RigidIy Enforce the
Quarantine Laws.
Vigorous Circular On the Subject
Issued by the Association.

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which made such havoc among the cattle
in the adjacent States has caused the
stockmen Of this Territory to take the ut
most precautions against the introduction
Of diseased cattle into their midst 1t is
a well known fact that among the million
and a quarter cattle which are herded in
the Territory. theae has been no disease,
and that the cattle of Wyoming have a
reputation throughout the United States
of being entirely free from any disease
whatever. Knowing this, the stockmen
Of this Territory have determined to pro-
tect their herds from cattle which are, or
are liable to be diseased. Believing that
In ounce Of prevention is worth a pound
of cure, they have united in asserting that
all cattle which are imported into this
Territory must be subject to the quaran-
tine imposed BY reason Of the proclana.
ton issued by Governor Hale a little over
a month ago, forbidding the importation
of cattle into this Territory until they have
been duly guaranteed. There is too
much capital invested in cattle in this
Territory 10 hesitate in the matter. In
action now would be criminal to stockmen
individually and to the Interests of all con-
cerned in the success and advancement Of
Wyoming. Recognizing this. the stock
growers association have determined to
take decided action'in the matter and see
that their herds are amply protected from
the diseases incident to other localities.
Yesterday they issued the following circu-
lar:
CHEYENNE, September l6.-In order
that all interested may lie advised in due
time and thereby violation Of law pre-
vented and money and time saved to
stock owners who intend bringing neat
cattle into Wyoming, the undersigned
hereby bring to the knowledge of all the
fact:
That His Excellency, the Governor of
this Territory, on the It'll day of August
last, did issue his proclamation pursuant
to and by virtue Of the laws of this Ter
ritory. whereby be did declare and estab-
lish quarantine on the southern and east
ern boundary lines of this Territory.
The said proclamation absolutely for
babe the entrance of any and all cattle
shipped wholly or in part by rail from the
State of Texas. and also any and all Other
cattle throughout there might exist the
possibility of bringing contagious disease
into this Territory.
The veterinary laws in this Territory
forbid under heavy penalties the entrance
of any cattle whencesoever coming. until
they shall first be inspected by the Terri
torial Veterinarian and 4 clear bill Of
health given them.
The authority to exercise all Of the
above powers, to decide on the condition
Of cattle, the possibility Of their bringing
disease and the length Of time that they
shall be held in quarantine is vested in tie
Territorial vetinarian, which Office is now
filed by DR.. ]. D. Hopkins, at Cheyenne.
In view, therefore, ofthe fact Of the
existence of contagious disease among
neat cattle in various parts of the states
east ofWyominS and to the end hat all
contagious disease shall be kept out ofthis
Territory, the public is hereby notified
that any cattle seeking admission will be
subject to a quarantine of ninety days or
longer unless a shorter time shall be found
to be safe, subject to the discretion of the
veterinarian.
This circular is to advise you of the
measures adopted and also to prevent loss
to individuals. and TO caution corporations
and individuals against mourning the pen
alties provided for the violation of the
Territorial laws to which this circular re-
fers, all of which will be adhered to in
all strictness.
Executive Committee, Wyoming Stock
Growers Association.
JAS. D. HOPKINS, THos. STURaIs.
Territorial Veterinarian. Secretary.