278 EXPERIMEXT STATIOX RECORD. 



Xo. 11, pp. 36, fig. 1). — This includes a list of references to the literature and 

 brief reviews of the important results of the investigations. 



Milking raachines, I. Lixdstrom (K. Landtbr. Akad. Handl. och Tidskr.. Jf7 

 (1906), Xos. 1-2, pp. 6-20, figs. 14). — ^An historical sketch and general discus- 

 sion of the problem of machine milking, with illustrations of the more impor- 

 tant machines. 



Vinification. P. Pacottet (Tinificatiou. Paris, 1908, pp. XI 1+568, figs. 125). — 

 An extended treatise on the subject of wine making, considering the results 

 r>f both scientific experiments and practical experience. 



The technical manufacture of chemically pvire levulose, S. Steix (Internot. 

 Sugar .Jour., 10 (1908). Xo. 113, pp. 218-221). — The author points out the 

 possibility of producing levulose on a commercial scale from inulin. As a 

 source of the latter substance he suggests the use of either dahlia bulbs, which 

 contain 10 to 12 per cent, or chicory root, which contains 6 to 11 per cent, 

 either of which can be produced on a large scale. According to his calcula- 

 tions the levulose could be made from them and sold at a profit at 12 cts. a 

 pound. 



VETERINARY MEDICINE. 



Proceeding's of the American Veterinary Medical Association (Proc. Amer. 

 Vet. lied. Assoc, 4'f {1901), pp. 563, figs. 7-5). — A general acount of the forty- 

 fourth annual convention of the association at Kansas City has already been 

 given together with abstracts of the papers read at the meetings (E. S. R.. ir>. 

 pp. 198-200). The following notes refer to articles not read at the meetings 

 or matters not considered in the previous abstract. 



M. E, Knowles describes the symptoms and occurrence of infectious lip and 

 leg ulceration of sheep (pp. 41f>-424). This disease is quite widely distributed 

 in Montana, occurring on high prairies far away from swampy areas. .Sheep 

 of all ages are susceptible. In some cases 60 per cent of the herd has become 

 infected. The chief symptom is necrosis of the tissue about the hoof and 

 I'lxtn the lips. If neglected these lesions may become serious. The disease 

 is apparently due to the necrosis bacillus. Ordinarily all cases ultimately 

 recover 'in the spring, particularly if well fed and cared for. 



L. E. Willyoung drew attention to the importance of preventive medicine in 

 army veterinary work (pp. 42.5-429). The army veterinarian is in a position 

 to apply preventive measures very effectively and under the strictest disci- 

 pline. Some of the general orders for the r^ulations of army veterinarians, 

 however, are not based on scientific principles. 



An account of the F1-ench-Canadian breed of horses was presented by J. A. 

 Couture (pp. 467^71). The history of the development of this breed of 

 horses is briefly outlined and a statement is given of its distinguishing 

 characteristics. 



A complete list is given by L. E. Baker of the pathological exhibit prepared 

 by the inspectors of the Bureau of Animal Industry for demonstration pur- 

 poses. A number of papers were also presented on the educational phases of 

 veterinary medicine. G. H. Roberts made a plea for more cordial intercol- 

 legiate relations between the different veterinary schools (pp. 493-501). 

 W. L. Williams gave an outline discussion of subjects which should be taken 

 as preparatory work for veterinary medicine (pp. .502-.516). 



Report and recommendations regarding veterinary colleges in the United 

 States ( r. .S'. Dept. Agr., Bur. Anim. Indus. Circ. 133, pp. 13). — A report is given 

 by a committee of five veterinarians appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture 

 for the purpose of obtaining information regarding the course of instruction now 



