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report was issued in lSi»0 (E. S. R., 2, p. 518). The present edition has been revised 

 and eonsiderahle new matter has been added, eHi^ecialiy the article by L. Pearson on 

 the exaniination of sick horses, and that on surra, by C. W. Stiles. 



The following is a list of subjects treated in the volume: Examination of a sick 

 horse, L. Pearson; methods of administering medicine, C. B. Micheuer; diseases of 

 the digestive organs, C. B. Michener; diseases of the urinary organs, J. Law; diseases 

 of the respiratory organs, W. II. Harbaugh; diseases of the generative organs, J. Law; 

 diseases of the nervous system, M. R. Trumbower; diseases of the heart, bloodves- 

 sels, and lymphatics, M. R. Trumbower; diseases of the eye, J. Law; lameness, 

 A. Liautard; diseases of the fetlock, ankle, and foot, A. A. Holcombe; diseases of the 

 skin, .7. Law; wounds and their treatment, C. B. Michener; general diseases, R. S. 

 Huidekoper; surra, C. W. .Stiles; shoeing, J. W. Adams. 



The diseases of the army horse, G. Joly {Les maladies du cheral de troupe. 

 Paris: J. B. Bailliere & Sons, 1904, PP- XII-\-4S6, figs. 39). — The present volume is 

 intended as a handbook on the diseases of the horse, with special reference to the 

 diseases of greatest importance among army horses. The special subjects discussed 

 by the author include glanders, contagious coryza, epizootic lymphangitis, horse pox, 

 intestinal diseases, overwork, skin diseases, broken knees, ruptures of tendons, bone 

 diseases, wounds, important diseases observed in the French colonies, and the com- 

 mon diseases of camels. 



Acute articular rheumatism in horses, Altmann {Berlin. Tierarzil. Wdin- 

 schr., 1903, No. 4, pp- 50, 51). — This disease has commonly been supposed to be of 

 rare occurrence in horses and other domesticated animals. Undoubted cases were 

 observed by the author and notes are given on the symptoms and pathological 

 anatomy of this disease. The articular cartilages were found to have lost their glis- 

 tening appearance and the synovial secretion was considerably increased. In some 

 instances pathological alterations of the heart were associated with the disease. 



Articular inflammations in young- colts, E. Thierry {Jour. Agr. Prat., n. ser., 

 6 {1903), No. 44, p- 574)- — The symptoms of this disease are briefly described. The 

 author believes that infection takes place through the navel and recommends anti- 

 septic treatment in ]»reventing tlie disease. 



The treatment of pneumonia with oxyg-en, Toepper {Berlin. Tierarztl. Wclm- 

 schr., 1903, No. 3, pp. 37-42, figs. 2). — A number of cases of this disease in horses 

 were treated by inhalation of oxygen under pressure. A suitable apparatus for the 

 administration of oxygen is described by the author. The effect of inhalation of 

 oxygen upon the internal body temperature, pulse, respiration, and behavior of the 

 animal is shown in a tabular form. No decided and uniform influence ujjon the rate 

 and depth of the respiratory movements was observed. The discolored mucous 

 membranes assumed a brighter red color. 



The chief effect of oxygen when administered in cases of pneumonia is seen in the 

 heart action. Oxygen appears to act as a heart stimulant and improves the general 

 condition of the animals. When administered during the earlier stages of the dis- 

 ease it is believed that many cases may be prevented from running a fatal course, and 

 the expense is not prohibitive. 



Experiments in the use of barium chlorid. intravenously and per os in the 

 treatment of colic in horses, Muller {Berlin. Tierarztl. ]Vc]nisc]rr., 1903, No. 7, 

 pp. 109, 110). — The author tested the value of this drug in about 40 cases of colic. 

 During these experiments it was found that when administered intravenously in 

 a solution at the rate of 1:10, barium chlorid frequently gave rise to paralysis of 

 the heart and sudden deatli of the horse. In some cases death resulted even when 

 administered in a solution at the rate of 1:40, and the author recommends that the 

 drug be used in much more dilute solutions. When administered in solutions suffi- 

 ciently dilute to avoid any injurious effect upon the heart the general action of the 

 drug Avas quite satisfactory. 



