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abdomen. These warts may be classified into two groups, one group containing 

 bard, horny outgrowths and the other containing softer tumors of various sizes 

 beneath the skin. In the treatment of warts the author believes that surgical 

 removal is far more satisfactory than the external application of caustic drugs. 



Milk fever; its simple and successful treatment, J. R. Mohler I U. S. Dept. 

 Agr., Bureau of Animal Industry Circ. 45, pp. 13, figs. .' ). — Milk fever is described with 

 particular reference to its cause, symptoms, distribution, pathological anatomy, 

 prognosis, and treatment. The various lines of treatment which have been applied 

 to this disease are described. Perhaps the simplest and most effective remedy con- 

 sists in the distension of the udder with filtered atmospheric air. 



At the suggestion of the author a convenient apparatus was devised for injecting 

 air into the udder. The operation can be done by the ordinary dairyman, but it is 

 recommended that, where possible, veterinarians be called. In preventing the 

 development of milk fever, Epsom salts in 1-lb. doses may be administered for 2 or3 

 davs before calving, and some milk may be left in the udder at each milking for the 

 first few days after calving. 



Pathogenesis and treatment of milk fever, Hebbelynck {Ann. MM. Vet., 53 

 (1904), Xo. 1, pp. 16-25). — The different theories regarding the etiology of milk 

 fever are briefly discussed. The author inclines to the view that the disease will 

 ultimately be found to be due to a pathogenic organism, and expresses the hope that 

 a successful serum treatment may be devised. 



Treatment of milk fever, X. F. Axdrkev {Arch. Vet-. Nauk. St. Petersburg, 34 

 {1904), No. 4, pp. 320, 321). — An account is given of the treatment of milk fever by 

 Schmidt's method and with atmospheric air. The author tested the latter method 

 in 4 cases with very satisfactory results. The cows were able to stand up within 1 

 to 2 hours after treatment. 



Investigation of " yellow gait," E. Zochokke {Schweiz. Arch. Tierh., 46 {1904), 

 No. 3, pp. 113-126). — Statistics are given on the frequency of this mammary disease 

 which appears to be enzootic in certain localities. The cause of the disease is infec- 

 tion with streptococci. The mode of infection is, however, not well understood. 

 Cows inoculated in the milk cistern with pure cultures of streptococci showed eleva- 

 tion of body temperature, decrease in milk secretion, and pus corpuscles in the milk. 

 X< i successful treatment of the disease has been devised, and attention is called to the 

 urgent need of further investigation along this line. 



Obstructions to the flow of milk, G. Gioyanoli {Schweiz. Arch. Tierh., 46 {1904), 

 No. 1, pp. 20-22, Jig. 1). — A brief discussion of various causes of obstruction of the 

 milk flow, due to pathological conditions of the udder or teats. 



Some results from spaying milch cows, J. Jacobs {Ann. Med. VH., 53 {1904), 

 No. 2, pp. 73-83, figs. 2). — A description is given of various instruments used in per- 

 forming this operation. The method adopted was that of ligation of the oviduct 

 without removal of the ovaries. The milk flow was maintained and the procedure 

 is recommended as a wise practice. 



Spaying milch cows, Degive {Ann. Med. V6L, 53 {1904), Xo. 1, pp. 1-16, pi. 1). — 

 The somewhat unsatisfactory results thus far obtained in spaying cattle are ex- 

 plained as due to the use of improper methods of operation. It is recommended 

 that the operation be performed only on cattle in health and S or 9 hours after their 

 last feed. Strict antiseptic precautions are urged. The oviducts may be successfully 

 ligatured with silk thread. 



Pseudo-epizootic abortion, Cagny {Bui. Soc. Cent. MM. TV/., 81 {1904), Xo. 10, 

 pp. 320-322). — Brief notes on pathological conditions which maybe mistaken for 

 this disease. 



Infectious arthritis of calves, E. Thierry (Jour. Agr. Prat., n. ser., 7 (1904), 

 Xo. 18, p. 584). — In preventing this disease it is recommended that the navel he dis- 



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