500 EXPERIMENT STATION RECORD. 



cattle while they arc detained averages 75 cts. per head. Papers were also read on 

 inspection of cattle for breeding and dairy purposes, by F. T. Eisenman, and quaran- 

 tine conditions in Oklahoma, by T. Morris. 



Extracts from the annual report of the principal veterinary surgeon, S. 

 Stockman (Transvaal Agr. Jour.. 3 I 1905), No. 10, pp. 244-254). — In this report par- 

 ticular attention is given to a discussion of African coast fever and rinderpest. 



African coast fever or Rhodesian red water greatly retards the development of ani- 

 mal industry in South Africa, on account of the serious direct losses which it causes 

 in the cattle and on account of the quarantine regulations which must be made 

 against infected districts in order to prevent the further spread of the disease. The 

 methods of treatment and vaccination which have been proposed by Koch and 

 others have proved unsatisfactory in practice. A conference of veterinarians of 

 South Africa adopted resolutions recommending that all cattle in infected and unin- 

 fected farms he slaughtered for meat, and that no cattle be raised on such farms until 

 after the lapse of a period of 18 months. 



The suggestion has been made that cattle be removed to high range land. Such a 

 procedure, however, is of somewhat doubtful propriety on account of the likelihood 

 of the extension of the areas of infection. The ticks which carry the disease may be 

 destroyed to a considerable extent by burning the grass. Since 1903, 14 outbreaks 

 of rinderpest have been dealt with. In the control of rinderpest the author believes 

 that the use of virulent blood is a source of considerable danger. As the best means 

 for stamping out the disease, the liberal use of serum is suggested, or the thorough 

 application of bile inoculation. 



Pathogenic micro-organisms including bacteria and protozoa, W. H. Park 

 and Anna W. Williams (New York mid Philadelphia: Lea Bros. & Co., 1905, pp. 

 VIII 556, pis. 4, figs. 165). — In the present edition of this work the authors have 

 sought to include the latest information on all subjects discussed, so as to render the 

 volume authoritative for the use of students. Bacteria and protozoa are considered 

 as related subjects, since both classes of organisms may produce diseases of some- 

 what similar symptoms. 



The subjects discussed in the volume include general characteristics and classifica- 

 tion of bacteria, technique of bacterial culture, disinfection and sterilization, effect 

 of chemicals and other influences upon bacteria, the use of laboratory animals for 

 diagnostic purposes, agglutination, immunity, and related topics, in addition to spe- 

 cific accounts of various pathogenic bacteria. The discussion of protozoa includes 

 the classification of these organisms and special accounts of trypanosomes and other 

 related organisms. 



Pathogenic anaerobes and gangrenous suppuration, E. Rist (Bui. Inst. 

 Pasteur, 3 (1905), Nos. 1, pp. 1-8; 2, pp. 49-57; 3, pp. 97-104)—^ detailed account 

 is given of the biology and pathogenic properties of blackleg and tetanus bacilli, 

 micrococci, and other organisms in their relation to gangrenous suppurations. A 

 brief bibliography of the subject is appended to the article. 



Notes on parasitology and technique, B. Galli-Valerio (Centbl. Bakt. [etc], 

 1. Abt., Orig., 39 (1905), No. 3, pp. 230-247, figs. 3).— Brief notes are presented on 

 the appearance, behavior, and stainability of tubercle bacilli of various origin, 

 blastomyces, trypanosomes, actinomyces, and Uncinaria duodenalis. 



Results of investigations in the field of general pathology and pathological 

 anatomy, O. Lubarsch and R. Ostertag (Ergeb. Allg. Path. Mensch. a. Tlere, 9 

 (1903), pt. 2, pp. 7 H7, pis. 13, figs. 25).— An elaborate review is presented by various 

 specialists of literature relating to technique in the study of pathological anatomy, 

 general textbooks, general etiology, and general pathology of the more important 

 diseases affecting man and animals. A thorough subject index as well as an author 

 index is appended to the volume. 



