The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-01-07

discussions between the representa-
tiyes and the government bureau
heads, some amicable compromise
may be reached on these vexiDg prob
lens Of sanitary regulation.
Daniel p. Smythe said that there
had been great friction for some time
between the sheepmen and the gov
ernment inspectors In regard to the
interstate movement of sheep, be-
cause the western states did not pass
uniform sanitary and quarantine laws.
The different states have wrecked bit
ter vengeance on each other in the
west, said Mr.. Smythe. In Quarantln-
ing tlocks OF sister commemorative,
when such action was not necessary
at all for the purpose OF preventing
infection and the spread of dangerous
disease.
New Boeie.
Within the last year, a new bogie
has arisen. and some alleged experts
pronounce it lip-and-leg liberation,
but this supposed disease has really
become a menace in only few sec
tlops of the west, and there is no
reason why certain interests should
try to develop such terrible panic
among sheep growers over the affair"
said Mt Smythe. "In reality. this af-
lection is nothing but sore mouth. or
some slight abrasion of the skin The
allegation issued from certain quart
ers in high governmental authority
thai it Is a dangerous and loathsome
disease is absolutely false. Several
state officials and few minor inspec-
tors of the bureau OF animal industry
have ignorantly reported the germ in
lambs so affected To be lipandleg ul-
ceration, or necros bacillosis, when,
as matter of fact. II Is nothing of
the kind. and is not even serious
Sheep so affected recover as readily
as does human beings wounded
hand heal when the cause OF the irri-
tation is suppressed.
Willing to Be ConeiIiatory.
However, I am convinced that the
bureau of animal industry officers
are ready and wiIung TO meet the
sheepmen half way In this matter. an
] know that DR.. Melvin is here to do
the right thing by the wool growers
AS a result OF this conference. / am
sure that proper regulations Will be
formulated for the handling of sore
also almost certain that We shall
also persuade the lawmakers OF the
various states to pass uniform Sanf-
tary laws throughout the west. IL is
our plan TO meet each year with the
wool growers, and have the sanitary
boards and sheep commissioners and
state veterinarians and bureau OF
animal industry representatives work
ing In harmony toward the fine end
of raising the standard and for the
protection of sheep in each state and
the prevention of the spread OF dis
eases OF any kind
The bureau of animal industry was
represented by eleven prominent cx-
ports. including Dr. A d. Melvin, the
chief; DR.. r. e. Murray. Of Salt Lake
City. chief of the division in this part
of the west; DR.. S w. Mcclure, of
Pendleton. Ore; DR.. Il. P. Steddon.
chief Of the inspection division. Dr.
r. a. Ramsey. associate chief OF the
pathological division. all of Washing
ton. d. c.. DR. w E. Howe, of Den
yer: DR.. a. W. Miller. of Omaha; DR.,
r. n. Hicks, of Sacramento. Cal. aud
DR.. K. j Cary. of New Castle. Wyo.
Lip-and-Leq liberation.
The heads OF the bureau OF animal
industry have come from all parts
OF the United States to meet the wool
growers and talk over this question
of the lip-and-leg liberation" said DR.,
Melvin. "and as 1t is purely west
ern affection. | thought 1t best for us
to consult with the delegates TO this
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