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bouillon culture. In all of the 12 cases of tuberculosis examined definite pre- 

 cipitates were obtained. 



Tuberculin preparations are deemed of less value for conducting the test 

 than glycerin bouillon cultures. 



Tuberculin as a diag'nostic agent, A. R. Litteljohn (Vet. Jour., 61 (1911), 

 No. Ji32, pp. 330-3-'f-'i). — This article considers practicallj' all of the well-known 

 tuberculin tests, and compares their respective values, both for man and ani- 

 mals. The therapeutic value of tuberculin is also considered. 



In regard to the value of the microscopic examination and the newer 

 staining methods for diagnosing tuberculosis in the urinary channels, G. 

 Schuster (Dcut. Med. Wchnschr., 36 (1910), No. 39, PP- 1806, 1807; abs. in 

 Ccntbl. Balct. [etc.], 1. Abt., Ref., J,9 (1911), No. 15-16, pp. Ift2, hl3).—\t smegma 

 bacilli and tubercle bacilli are present at the same time the danger exists when 

 decolorizing the smegma bacillus (which is a strong acid-fast organism) of also 

 decolorizing the tubercle bacillus. It is, therefore, recommended to use the 

 urine obtained by catheterization and to conduct the first staining carefully, 

 using only dilute nitric acid. If a positive finding is then obtained tlie urine 

 itself is treated with antiformin and finally with corallin. A negative finding 

 with this method does not point definitely to the nonexistence of tuberculosis, 

 and when in doubt the animal test must be employed. 



Prophylaxis in bovine tuberculosis, Bauza (Tuberculosa, [3Iontcvicleo'\, 1910, 

 No. 12; abs. m Internat. Ccntbl. Clcsam. Tuberkiilose Forsch., 5 (1911), No. 10, 

 pp. 528, 529). — In Montevideo there exists a national committee on the sup- 

 pression of tuberculosis in animals. The percentage of tuberculous animals is 

 less in Uruguay than in some of the European countries. All animals con- 

 demned as tuberculous are bought by the State at a rate of 25 per cent 

 ad valorem. 



A treatise on the diseases of cattle, G. Moussu (Traite des Maladies du 

 B^tail. Paris, 1911, 3. ed., pp. VI+1003, pis. 18, figs. 3^8). —This is a third 

 revised edition. An English edition has been previously noted (E. S. R., 

 17, p. 804). 



Quiet rabies in bovines, M. Heks (Allatorvosi LapoJc, 32 (1909), No. 50, pp. 

 614-616; abs. in Berlin. Tierdrztl. Wchnschr., 21 (1911), No. 39, p. 110).— lu 

 a barn containing a number of valuable animals 11 died within 2 weeks time. 

 On autopsy the animals were found to be victims of rabies. 



The campaign against the ox warble in Denmark, N. Villemoes (Ztschr. 

 rieisch u. Milchhyg., 21 (1911), No. 9, pp. 271-219; abs. in Jour. Compar. Path, 

 and Ther., 24 (1911), No. 3, pp. 248-250).— A brief account is given of the 

 manner in which the campaign against the warble fly inaugurated in the 

 Skjserum district about 10 years ago has been conducted and the progress 

 made. 



During the period 1902 to 1910 the number of cows treated averaged about 

 2,200 and the number of young animals about 1,700. The number of larvse 

 destroyed dropped from 22,.394 in 1902 to 3,875 in 1910. The decrease, how- 

 ever, was not regular, there being increases in the years 1907 and 1909. The 

 results obtained in this district show that if the destruction of the fly is 

 carried on energetically and methodically good results may be expected. 



A "ring" dipping bath (Jour. New Zeal. Dept. Agr., 3 (1911), No. 4, p. 284, 

 figs. 3). — A circular type of dipping vat which has been in use at Tapanui for 

 some time is described and illustrated. 



Which muscles should be examined for trichinae? Bergman (Ztschr. Fleisch 

 u. Milchhyg., 21 (1911), No. 8, pp. 243-249; abs. in Jour. Compar. Path, and 

 Ther., 24 (1911), No. 3, pp. 215-218).— The author's conclusions are as follows: 

 " In practical inspection for trichinae the pieces of tissue should be taken from 



