PART 11. 
After discussion the following Conclusion was adopted : — 
(a) On the statement presented by the Trades Commissioner for 
South Africa, it is noted that the freight and other charges 
on stock imported from South Africa are considerable and it 
is requested that the Trades Commissioner should make 
representation with a view to effecting reductions. 
It is considered that the rates on livestock from England to 
East African ports are excessive, are limiting the importa- 
tions of stock, and are, therefore, retarding livestock 
improvement in East African Territories. It is therefore 
urged that representations be made to the Shipping Com- 
panies requesting that a substantial reduction be offered. 
THE COMPULSORY DIPPING OF CATTLE BY NATIVES. 
(Colonel Doherty, Chief Veterinary Officer, Kenya, was present during 
the discussion.) 
Mr. VAN DEN ABEELE stated that they had made attempts 
to compel the natives to dip their cattle. They had experienced 
difficulty in establishing legislation towards this end. At the present 
time, the natives were encouraged to dip, but no legislation existed. 
His Government desired to know what action had been taken in other 
countries in connection with native stock. In certain parts of the 
Belgian Congo the Europeans were compelled by law to dip their 
cattle. 
COL. DOHERTY stated that he was glad to give any advice or 
place any knowledge possible on this subject before the Conference. 
He stated that, as delegates knew, the Pan-African Veterinary 
Conference met and discussed veterinary matters with great benefit 
and he felt sure that the Agricultural Conference would supply 
valuable information. With regard to the dipping of native cattle in 
reserves, each problem as it arose should be considered on its merits. 
It was impossible to lay down any broad principles to be followed 
throughout the country; there were differences of climatic conditions, 
pasturage, rainfall, environment, and especially the incidence of 
disease. It was not possible to lay down any general policy, but if 
Mr. Van den Abeele would specify the conditions under which his 
Government desired to enforce dipping he might be able to help them. 
CAPT. SHEEDY stated that in Tanganyika they had found that 
in whatever centres properly organised and supervised dipping tanks 
existed, they had found no difficulty in persuading the natives to take 
advantage of them when they found that it resulted in a decrease of 
infection, and a diminution in loss of stock. Compulsory dipping 
was enforced by the Chief Veterinary Officer in such areas as were 
considered necessary. Such measure was applied to all stock and not 
confined to native-owned animals. No system of universal compulsory 
dipping was yet practicable. Each tank in the remote parts of 
Tanganyika Territory cost £400 and water was very scarce in many 
areas. 
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