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The conservation of butter, E. Rigaud {Ind. Lait. Beige, '3 (1901), No. 41, pp. 

 321-S3S). — A description of various methods of treatment for the purpose of preserv- 

 ing the quality of l)utter. 



Fishy flavor in butter, H. (t. Piffard {Neiv York Produce Rev. and Amer. 

 Creamerij, 1901, Xor. 13, p. 20) . — A discussion of the cause of fishy flavor in hutter. 



A study of butter fat, A. Partheil [Arch. Pharm., 239 [1901), pp. 358-363; ahs. 

 in Chem. Centbl., 1901, II, Ko. 7, p. -504). — An investigation of the molecular weight 

 of bucter fat and its application in determining the purity of butter. 



The determination of margarin in butter, C. Annato (Pharm. Zlg.,46 (1901), 

 No. 093, pp. 31-38; ahs. in Chem. CenthL, 1901, II, No. 14, p. 836).— The author 

 made a test to determine the influence of sesame cake upon the butter fat. He fed 

 3 cows increasing amounts of sesame cake, from 2 to 5 lbs., and examined the result- 

 ing milk. In the third period sesame oil was found in the milk by the furfurol 

 reaction. From the results obtained, the conclusion is drawn that the presence of 

 sesame oil in butter from cows fed on sesame cake is not necessarily an adulteration. 



Cryoscopic distinction betvreen butter and margarin, W. Peschges (Arch. 

 Pharm., 239 (1901), pp. 358-363; abs. in Jour. Chem. Soc. [London'], 80 (WOl), No. 

 468, II, p. 630). — From his investigations the author found the method of distinguish- 

 ing between butter and margarin by means of cryoscopic determination of the mole- 

 cular weight in benzene to be invalid. 



Analysis of cheese and butter manufactured at the Queensland Agricul- 

 tural College, J. C. BRtJNXiCH (Queensland Agr. Jour., 9 (1901), No. 4, pp. 

 424-428). 



The utilization of skim milk, C. Besana (Ann. P. Staz. Sphr. Caseif. Lodi 

 1900, pp. 19-57). — A discussion of the various ways in which skim milk is utilized 

 in Italy. 



The composition and fertilizing value of the slime from the milk separator, 

 G. Fascetti (Ann. P. Staz. Sper. Caseif. Lodi 1900, pp. 69-71). 



Dairy history of Illinois, A. B. Hostet-Ter (Chicago Dairy Produce, 8 (1901), 

 No. 45, pp. 26, 27). — A review of the growth of the industry in Illinois and factors 

 that have influenced it. 



Report of dairy expert, M. A. O'Callaghan (Agr. Gaz. Netv South Wales, 12 

 (1901') , No. 8, pp. 920-923). — A short report on the progress of the dairy industry in 

 New South Wales during 1900. 



Dairy instruction in Alabama ( Chicago Dairy Produce, 8 (1901), No. 49, p. 22). — 

 Educational work in dairying among the colored people of the institute at Tuskegee. 



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Report of the state veterinarian, L. Pearson {Pennsylvania Dept. Agr. Rpt. 1900, 

 pt. 1, jyp. 118-129). — During the year 1900 it is reported that glanders and contagious 

 ophthalmia of cattle prevailed to a greater extent than during the past four or five 

 years. The increased prevalence of glanders was directly due to the importation of 

 a carload of infected mules from East St. Louis, 111. Stringent measures were taken 

 in combating this outbreak, and it is believed that the disease has been exterminated. 



A general discussion is given on the prevalence of tuberculosis among cattle in the 

 State, and attention is called to the desirability of continuing strict quarantine regu- 

 lations against the disease and the thorough application of the tuberculin test. The 

 expense of making this test is considered very small in comparison with the benefits 

 "which are derived from it. 



Brief notes are also given on rabies, sheep scab, hog cholera, abortion, and forage 

 poisoning. 



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