86 EXPERIMENT STATION EECOED. 



Parasitic gastritis of sheep, E. G. Haskell (Vet. Rec, 2^ (1912), No. 1229, 

 pp. 473-475). — It is stated that flocks of sheep in certain parts of the south- 

 west of England have suffered severely from parasitic gastritis, due to Stron- 

 gylus cervicornis, and that the mortality is still continuing. In west Somerset 

 the greatest number of deaths was observed among ewes of all ages, though 

 lambs a year old were also affected. 



The thermo-precipitin reaction as a general sero-diagnostic method; its 

 use for diagnosing swine erysipelas, A. Ascoli (Berlin. Tierdrztl. Wcluhschr., 

 28 (1912), No. 10, pp. 165-167, figs. 3).— This reaction (E. S. R., 26, p. 375) 

 can be employed without difficulty for diagnosing erysipelas in swine. The 

 technique is given in detail. 



Actinomycosis of the rectum in the horse, H. Mabkus (Tijdschr. Veeart- 

 senijk., 38 (1911), No. 9, i^p. 3J,9-353, pi. 1; abs. m Vet. Rec, 24 (1911), No. 

 1221, p. 339). — The author records a case of this affection in a 4-year-old 

 Oldenburg mare. 



Studies on etiology of equine influenza, N. S. ITebry (Abs. in Science, n. 

 ser., 35 (1912), No. 893, pp. 239, 240). — From each case of equine influenza 

 studied the streptococcus described by Schiitz was isolated from the trachea. 

 The Bacillus eguisepticus was never noted. In addition, a similar organism 

 was isolated from the blood of 34 out of 63 cases. The organisms grew well 

 symbiotically with the staphylococcus in broth cultures. It was possible for the 

 organism to pass through the Berkefeld and Chamberland filters, and in all 

 probability it assumes a minute size during its life cycle, as indicated by 

 Basset (E. S. R., 26, p. 384). 



The author was not able to differentiate between this organism and the 

 streptococcus isolated from abscesses in the case of strangles. " If this proves 

 to be the same organism that is found in strangles and also contagious pneu- 

 monia, and it is agreed by all authorities that the streptococcus found in 

 strangles is the cause of that disease, then, we believe, we are justified in put- 

 ting forward the argument thiit this streptococcus is the cause of the symp- 

 tom complex we have termed ' influenza,' and that strangles and contagious 

 pneumonia are not clinical entities, but complications of influenza due either 

 to secondary infections or to extension of the jirimary disease." 



In regard to the treatment of lymphangitis by " 606," J. Brides, L. 

 NfcGRE, and G. Trouette (Bui. Soc. Path. Exot., 4 (1911), No. 6, pp. 380^83).— 

 The disease in all of its phases in horses and mules was treated successfully 

 with Salvarsan (Ehrlichs 606). In all instances the diagnosis was confirmed 

 by finding the micro-organisms in the pus. Only 1 out of 9 animals died. 



Filaria immitis of the dog, D. Zibordi (Clin. Vet. [Milan], Ses. Prat., S3 

 (1910), Nos. 43, pp. 684-689; -'/-'/, pp. 697-704; 45, pp. 713-717; 46, pp. 734-740; 

 Jour. Trop. Vet. Set., 7 (1912), No. 1, pp. 68-84). — A review of the subject is 

 followed by reports of studies of 6 cases, together with a bibliography of 41 

 titles. 



RURAL ENGINEERING. 



Uules governing matters coming before the State Board of Irrigation, 

 Highways, and Drainage ([Li)wolii]. Ncbr., 1912, p. 27). — This pamphlet 

 gives the rules of procedure adopted by the State Board of Irrigation, High- 

 ways, and Drainage of Nebraska governing matters coming before it relative 

 to claims, applications, dams, petitions, and contests. 



Irrigation pumping with electrical energy (Elect. World, 59 (1912), No. 

 15, p. 804). — ^An example of the use of electrical energy for irrigation pumping 

 is noted, embracing an area of 10,000 acres and with 69 motor-driven pumping 



