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](>sions were confined almost entirely to the lungs. Experiments were made in eon- 

 tnillin*! this disease hy vaccination with Septicidin. During liis experiments 5 

 calves were treated and exposed to infection, but exhil)ited a perfect resisting power 

 to the disease. Calves which have already exhibited the first .symptoms of the dis- 

 ease may be successfully treated in some cases by the administration of from 5 to 30 

 cc. of Septicidin, while 10 cc-. is sufBcient for immunizing purposes. 



Hydrotherapy in pneumonia, G. Giugiaro {Gioi: R. Soc. Accad. Vet. Ital., 52 

 {UWo), Xo. ■!(}, pp. S41-S47). — The author recommends, as a result of experiments in 

 treating pneumonia, that the use of vesicants be discontinued as more or less harm- 

 ful and ineffective. It is also recommended that less dependence be placed upon 

 I'hemical feljrifuges, such as quinin, since these remedies exercise an irritating 

 action upon the stomach, nervous system, and kidneys. In the jilace of vesicants 

 and febrifuges the author recommends the use of cold and hot water compresses 

 upon the thoracic region, according to the nature and stage of the disease. 



Pulmonary actinomycosis, M. Schlegel {Berlin. Tierdrztl. Wchnschr., 1903, No. 

 26, pp. 409-411). — A detailed description is given of the alterations in cases of actino- 

 mvcosis in the laryngeal glands, and in the lungs and pleura. In the foci of this 

 disease upon the bronchi and bronchioles inflammatory processes are most pro- 

 nounced, the walls of the bronchi are greatly thickened, and actinomycotic masses 

 are distributed through them. The author believes that infection in the lungs is 

 spread through the bronchioles and lymphatic vessels. Pulmonary actinomycosis 

 in ( iermany api^ears to be more prevalent than has heretofore ])een supposed. 



Aspergillosis in cattle, A. Baktolicci {Gior. B. Sue. Accad. Vet. Ital., 5£ {1903), 

 Xo. ,.'1, pp. 4'>o-4'''-)- — A number of cattle were affected with what the author sus- 

 pected of being aspergillosis. The symptoms of the disease are described in some 

 detail. The chief lesions were found in the lungs, in which there were character- 

 istic areas of hepatization and inflammatory infiltrati(ni of the interlobular connec- 

 tive tissue. The spores of AKpenjiUosisfumigaius were found in these foci. 



The working- of the Scab Act, A. G. Davidson {Agr. Jonr. Cape Good Hope, 23 

 {1903), Xo. 3, }>p. 5.5S-570) . — The Scab Act of Cape Colony was passed in 1894: and 

 amended in 1899, l)ut has never given satisfaction. The causes of failure to eradicate 

 scab are outlined by the author. 



It is stated that sheep raisers have failed to show a hearty cooperation in the 

 enforcement of the law and many scabby sheep thus escape treatment. A number 

 of badly infested localities exist, and sheep after dipping are allowed to travel over 

 sncli localities and become reinfested. Another cause of the prevalence of sheep 

 scab is the careless manner in which the dipping operations are performed. In 

 localities where the best trained and most competent men have been sent as inspectors 

 the best results have been obtained. The author recommends the ap])ointment of 

 sheep inspectors 1>y the government, the dipping oi all stock under supervision, the 

 enforcement of strict regulations regarding the removal of stock, systematic treat- 

 ment of infested cori'als and premises, and a system of brands to be used in identifying 

 treated sheep. 



Sorghum poisoning, W. Maxwell {Queensland Agr. Jour., 13 {1903), No. 5, pp. 

 473, 474) • — The presence of hydrocyanic acid in sorghum has been demonstrated, and 

 the rpiantity of the poison api)ears, according to the investigations of the author, to 

 be dependent upon the nature of the soil upon which the sorghum is grown. On soil 

 rich in nitrogenous elements the <juantity of hydrocyanic acid is largest. 



Some stock-poisoning plants of North Dakota, L. \an Es and L. R. Waldron 

 {Xorth Dakota Sta. Bid. .58, p]>. 319-354, Jiij><. 7). — The authors discuss the conditions 

 under which stock most frequently become poisoned with native plants. Notes are 

 also given on methods of preventing plant ]ioisoning, as well as on chemical, mechan- 

 ical, and physiological antidotes. The more important known or suspected of being 

 poisonous plants in North Dakota are chosen for special discussion. These include 



