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various micro-organisms, including BaciJIns coll ronunniiis, anthrax bacillus, ty]ihoid 

 bacillus, Penlcilliicm glaucnm, etc. It was found that this substance comjiared favor- 

 ably in antiseptic power with carbolic ac'id and was more readily applied. It is less 

 offensive in odor and presents no dangers in application, even in concentrated solutions. 



Intestinal antisepsis, J. H. Crawford {Amer. Vet. Rev., 26 {190S), No. 11, ;:»p. 

 1036-1058). — A brief account is presented of the conditions under which toxic sub- 

 stances are developed in the intestines. Encouraging results were obtained by the 

 author in administering an antiseptic mixture containing carbolic acid, boric acid, 

 oil of gaultheria, fluid extract of capsicum, and alcohol. 



Etiology and prevention of infectious diseases of animals, V. A. Moore 

 {Ainer. Yd. Iter., 26 {190S), Xo. 11, pp. 10o0-10S8).—X general review of recent 

 progress in the study and determination of the specific V)acterial causes of infectious 

 diseases and of the conditions which determine infection. Attention is called to the 

 influence of certain external conditions on the health of the animals, as well as the 

 virulence of the bacillus ujion infection. 



The pathology of infection, J. B. Sanderson {ximer. Yet. Rev., 26 {1903), No. 

 10, pp. 928-936). — Attention is called to the recent advances made in microscopy, 

 antisepsis, bacteriology, and in the study of toxins and the various bodies in the 

 blood serum which are concerned with the production of immunity. 



Bacteriology and pathological microscopy for veterinarians and veterinary 

 stations, T. Kitt [Bacterienhinde und patJiologische Mikroskopie fur Thierdrzte und 

 Stndierende der Thiermedicin. Vienna: Moritz Perles, 1903, 4- ed., pp. XI \- 539, ph. 2, 

 figs. 205). — The present revised edition of the author's text-book on pathological bac- 

 teriology has been brought up to date, so far as possible, and is especially designed 

 for the use of students of comparative pathology and veterinary bacteriology, and 

 also as a guide and reference book for the use of practicing veterinarians. It contains 

 a general account of the field of bacteriology, apparatus and technique, microscopic 

 study of animal parasites (such as parasitic insects, mites, worms, and protozoa), and 

 detailed studies of the various pathogenic bacteria. 



Protozoa and disease, J. J. Clarke {London: Balliere, Tindcdl & Co.v, 1903, j^t. 

 1, }ip. XIX -\r 177, fg^. 91). — The subjects considered in this volume include uni- 

 cellular organisms and the cell, Sarcodina, Sporozoa, and the malaria parasites, 

 Gregarinida, Coccidia and Hsemosporidia, Flagellata, Ciliata, and other groups of 

 Protozoa, as well as a discussion of diseases to which Protozoa are subject, and 

 methods used in studj'ing these organisms. Detailed notes are given on the ajipear- 

 ance and life history of various species of Protozoa parasitic in man, domesticated 

 mammals, fish, insects, and other host animals. 



Studies on Coccidium cuniculi, R. Metzner {Areli. Protistenkunde, 2 {1903), No. 

 1, j)jj. 13-72, pi. 1). — An elaborate account is presented of the microscopic anatomy 

 and life history of this organism. The literature of the subject is discussed in con- 

 nection with a bibliography. According to the author's investigations, the sporo- 

 zoites of this organism possess a slender anterior end terminating in a sharp point, 

 while the posterior end is more rounded and contains an ovate structure. Sporula- 

 tion takes place under conditions favorable to the access of air. The pancreatic juice 

 of ral)l3its and dogs sets the sporozoites free, while the gastrit- juice is without effect. 



Plant disease and its relation to animal life, E. F. Wric;ht {London: Swan, 

 Soimeitschein & Co., Ltd., 1903, pp. 160). — In this volume the author seeks to show 

 the importance of iron in the health, growth, and development of both j^lants and 

 animals. Attention is called to the relationship of iron to chlorophyll and hemo- 

 globin, and the belief is expressed that the attacks of insects and infectious diseases 

 upon plants as well as the existence of unfavorable soil conditions may lead to a 

 diminished content of iron in plants. It is assumed that animals feeding upon such 

 plants receive less iron than they require, and that consequently the hemoglobin 

 becomes abnormal. It is argued that sucli animals are thereby rendered less resistant 



