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Endoglobular hematozoa, A. Lutz jukI ('. Mkykr (lirr. Med. Sao Paulo, 190H, 

 May 15; ahs. in Bui. Imt. Pasteur, (! il!)08), No. 11, p. 76.9).— The author has 

 observed o tyites of parasites il'roteosoma, Iliemoiiroteus, and Leucoeytozooin 

 in the birds of Brazil. Of the 20 orders of birds recorded from the country 

 representatives of 9 have beiMi found with heniatozoan parasites. 



Coexistence of a Leptomonas (Herpetomonas) and a trypanosome in a non- 

 puncturing muscid (Drosophila confusa Staeger), E. Chatton and E. Alilaire 

 (Coiniit. h'ciid. Sac. Biol. \Piiris]. (!.', [IDOS). Xo. 20, pp. 100.',-1006, fig. 1).— 

 The autliors found 2 Flaj^ellates (a Herpetomonas and a Trypanosoma) occur- 

 ring in Drosophila confusa, a fly very commonly met with in fermentation 

 work at the Pasteur In.stitute. They consider this to be the first true trypan- 

 osome to be reported as occurring in an arthropod that does not suck blood 

 and as an argument against the vertebrate origin and in favor of the arthropod 

 origin of trypanosomes. 



The government veterinary surgeon's report on the disease caused by the 

 Strongylus parasite, J. D. Miller (Proc. Agr. Hoc. Trinidad and Tobago, 

 8 (I '.HIS), \o. 0, pp. 373-375). — A brief account is given of the Strongylus 

 parasite as met with in the colony of Trinidad and Tobago. It is stated that 

 the pure-bred zebu cattle resist the ravages of the parasite best and that 

 sheep succumb more easily than other animals. Directions are given for the 

 treatment necessary to prevent th6 ravages of the parasite. 



Concerning Trypanosoma congolense, A. Laveran {Compt. Rend. Acad, 

 Sci. [ Paris \, i.'/7 (lUOS), No. 9, pp. J,52-455).— Two goats inoculated with T. 

 congolense acquired complete immunity. These animals were then inoculated 

 with T. dhnorphon, one having died and the other being seriously affected at 

 the time of writing. The author concludes that the two trypanosomes are 

 distinct species. 



The transportation of live stock, N. S. Mayo (Amcr. Vet. Rev., 3Jf {1908), 

 No. 1, pp. 30-3Jt). — An account read before the American Veterinary Medical 

 'Association in which directions are given for the treatment of live stock be- 

 fore and during transportation and after arrival at point of destination. 



Tlie Seabury cattle spraying machine, C. P. Lounsbury {Agr. Jour. Cape 

 Good Hope. 33 (1908). No. 3, pp. 336-3-'f0. fig. 1). — A description is given of 

 this machine for use in the destruction of ticks, mange, and lice, and it is an- 

 nounced that one has recently been imported into South Africa. Several hand- 

 spraying tests are reported which indicate that in the application of dips power 

 spraying must be greatly superior. 



Apparatus of service in experimental pathology, F. P. Gay {Jour. Med. 

 Research, 19 (1908), No. 1, pp. 73-75, pi. 1). — An autopsy board for animals 

 and a self-regulating water bath maintaining a constant temperature are de- 

 scribed and illustrated. 



Some common disinfectants, M. Dorset ( U. S. Dept. Agr., Fanners' Bui. 

 3)5, pp. 12). — This account has lieen prepared in order to con-ect much popular 

 misconception in regard to the value and limitations of the various disinfectants 

 sold in this country. Directions are given for the production of gas from forma- 

 lin, from paraform, and from wood alcohol. The advantages and disadvantages 

 in the use of formaldehyde, carbolic acid, and cresol are summarized for ready 

 reference. Other disinfectants considered are compound solution of cresol, 

 chlorid of lime, and bichlorid of mercury. 



Filing system for bulletins, miscellaneous pamphlets, and clippings, 

 M. H. Reynolds (Amcr. Vet. Rcr.. .',.} (1908). N0..6. pp. 692-700).— An account 

 and key is given of a decimal system for the filing of bulletins and other litera- 

 ture of value to the veterinarian. 



