FOREST AND ORNAMENTAL TREE SEED AND SEEDLINGS FOR The Division of Forestry keeps constantly on hand at the Govern- The list includes both forest and ornamental trees, such as Silk Oak, All communications in regard to seed or trees should be addressed to To give information about insects free of charge is one of the duties of this Division, and Hawaiian readers are hereby invited to make in- quiry in person and by mail. In order to be able to advise intelligently or send the right kind of useful insects for relief, we like and sometimes it is indispensable for us to see the insects suspected or caught in the act, also specimens of the injury. In a tin with a hole or two, or a wooden box specimens may be mailed by parcels post. When specimens are not accompanied by letter always write your name and address in the upper left-hand corner of the package. Address all communications The Honorable the Board of Commissioners of Agriculture and Forestry, Honolulu, T. H. Gentlemen :-I have the honor to submit herewith my report as Superintendent of Animal Industry and Territorial Veterinarian for the year ending December 31, 1913. As all routine and detail work has been recorded in the twelve monthly reports of my Division it has been my aim in this report to show the present status of live stock conditions in the Territory in order to emphasize what has been accomplished during the nine years I have had the honor to be the head of the Division of Animal Industry. Very respectfully, VICTOR A. Norgaard, REPORT OF THE TERRITORIAL VETERINARIAN-1913 THE LIVE STOCK INDUSTRY OF THE TERRITORY. The year ending December 31, 1913, must be said to have been in most respects favorable to the live stock interests throughout the Territory. The prolonged drought of the previous year extended well into the spring or summer of 1913 and the feed on the ranges became very short, but with the improved water supply of nearly all the stock breeding districts the losses from this cause were comparatively small. The vast increase in the consumption of beef and other meats, as a result of the great number of soldiers now stationed here, necessitated the importation of large amounts of beef and mutton from California, as well as from the Colonies, but the expected reduction in price from the removal of the duty on live stock products did not materialize, the foreign exporters advancing the price in direct proportion to the reduction and pocketing the profit that was to have benefited the local consumers. The past year has seen the sheep industry reduced to a considerable extent in favor of cattle raising, it being generally believed that many of the sheep ranges have been overstocked and consequently worn out, at least in so far as sheep are concerned. No epidemic of any kind has occurred among either cattle or sheep, but for the first time in four years a considerable number of hogs have been lost from cholera, especially on the Island of Oahu, thereby necessitating the importation of butcher hogs from California. Previous to 1908 this Territory imported annually from 4000 to 6000 butcher hogs, and pork was always a very expensive meat on the local markets. Hog raising was consequently encouraged and urged at every opportunity by the federal, territorial and local live stock authorities until the production of hogs increased to the point when importations were no longer necessary. This condition lasted, as stated, for four years, or until the latter part of 1913, when a shipment of 200 hogs arrived here from Oregon. There is, however, little cause to believe that this condition will last for any length of time. The outbreak of hog cholera was under control shortly after its presence was definitely established, and were it not for the persistence of the infection for about six months after the last case had occurred in any locality it would soon have been safe for the hog raisers to begin to stock up again, at least with serum-immunized hogs. But, in any case, it has been demonstrated that hog raising is a very profitable business in this Territory, at least to the extent where cheap feed (hotel, mess or kitchen swill) can be obtained, and, further, that there is now a sufficient amount of that feed here. to supply the local demand for pork. Horse and Mule Breeding has taken an immense upward swing during the past few years and it is highly satisfactory to report that the past year has demonstrated the absolute fitness, or rather superiority, of locally raised horses for all the branches of the military service stationed here. About three years ago the cavalry began experimenting with Parker Ranch horses, first as polo ponies and then as regular mounts and officers' chargers, since which time about 200 head of horses have been purchased on various ranches on Hawaii and are giving great satisfaction. It may therefore be safely predicted that no more horses will be sent here for military purposes, but that the future needs of the regiments stationed here will be supplied by the local horse breeders. The only possible objection to such an arrangement might be the price asked for Island-bred horses, as there remain but few of the cheap cow-ponies of common-breed stock. All the larger breeders now use only pedigreed stallions of high class, and the colts and young animals are no longer left to care for themselves on the ranges at all times of the year, but are fed, broken and handled and, in fact, looked after and cared for, selected and classified |