The Department. mindful of the last outbreak in 1929. is taking preventative steps against any outbreak of this disease should it be carried to this country. An inspection force is on duty at air. ocean. and land ports of entry to enforce agriculture quarantine measures designed to prevent the introduction of pests and diseases capable of causing severe economic damage to agricultural production in the United States. Cooperating agencies. such as the Public Health Service. the Immigration and Naturalization Service. and the Customs Bureau. are joined in the effort to keep out unwanted pests and diseases through such devices as inspections of carriers. cargo. ships stores. and passengers baggage. State livestock officials and other animal disease regulatory officials are cooperating closely with the U.S. Agriculture Department.
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