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this method of treatment it is necessary to have a hypodermic 

 syringe fitted with an extra strong needle. The needle may be in- 

 serted between the rings of the windpipe, and in this way medicine 

 may be injected directly into the air passages. A great variety 

 of mixtures are recommended for this purpose. One that is said 

 to be used considerably in Russia, and that is highly recommended 

 is composed of oil of turpentine and tincture of cloves, of each ten 

 parts; carbolic acid and olive oil, of each one part. Ten grammes 

 or, approximately, 2^ drachms of this mixture may be injected daily. 



General. Other diseases upon which information has been given 

 and assistance to live stock owners has been furnished are, conta- 

 gious opthalmia, contagious garget, several parasitic diseases of 

 sheep, several infectious diseases of poultry, influenza, strangles 

 and periodic opthalmia of horses, actinomycosis and numerous non- 

 contagious affections. No special features have come to my notice 

 in regard to most of these diseases. Interesting conditions that 

 have been observed in relation to a few of them are still under 

 consideration and will be referred to in a subsequent report. 



In conclusion, I wish to express my profound appreciation for the 

 helpful co-operation and support that I have constantly received 

 from you and from the other members of the State Live Stock Sani- 

 tary Board. 



Eespectfully submitted, 



LEONARD PEARSON 



State Veterinarian. 



APPENDIX NO. 1. 



Directions for the Treatment of an Aborting Herd. 



BY LEONARD PEARSON. 



Burn aborted foetuses and membranes. 



This material carries the germs of abortion in abundance 

 and burning or deep burial furnish the only means of getting 

 rid of it in a safe way. 

 Isolate discharging cows. 



The vaginal discharge from cows thai have aborted is very 

 virulent and nuiy furnish th(> means of infecting other cows. 

 Hence, discharging cows should be kept apart from the herd. 



