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applications were made of one hour each. It was found also during these studies 

 that fixed virus in vitro is rapidly decomposed by radium rays and modified into 

 very effective vaccine toward rabies. 



Fowl plag-ue in geese, F. K. Kleine and B. Mollees {Centbl. Bakt. [etc.], 1. Abt., 

 Orig., 39 {1905), No. 5, pp. 545-549). — It has already been shown that the filterable 

 virus of fowl plague may make its way into the spinal cord and brain of geese. Old 

 geese are not very susceptible to the disease, while geese one year old or younger 

 readily succumb within 7 days after the infection. Attention has already been called 

 to the fact that the virus is often absent from the blood of geese dead of the disease. 

 It is always present, however, in the brain and spinal cord, and these materials may 

 be used for inoculation. 



A number of inoculation experiments were made with such material. The presence 

 of the organism of the disease in the blood appears to cause no great elevation of 

 temperature until shortly before death. In some cases a subnormal temperature 

 was noted. It appears to be possible to cultivate the virus of fowl plague until it 

 becomes so virulent for young geese that it will not disappear from the blood. No 

 success was had in transferring the disease to pigeons and ducks. Apparently the 

 organism of fowl plague soon dies in unsusceptible animals. In the author's experi- 

 ments it was found that the disease could be transmitted readily by placing the virus 

 in the conjunctival sac. 



Trichina and trichinosis, X. I. Petropavlovski {Arch. Vet. Nauk [St. Petersb.'], 

 35 {1905), Nos. 8, pp. 714-743; 9, pp. 841-879, figs. 7). — The present article is in the 

 nature of a monograph on the life history and developmental possibilities of the 

 trichina. 



In the course of the author's investigations, feeding experiments were carried on 

 with the lard of infested swine, with infested muscles, and other tissues. A study was 

 also made of the resisting power of trichina to the usual salting process applied to 

 meat. Numerous experiences were also carried on in subjecting trichina to various 

 chemical agents, such as turpentine, alcohol, chloroform, and other substances. A 

 study was made of the reaction of trichina toward glycerin, tartaric acid, hydro- 

 chloric acid, boric acid, carbolic acid, salt, salicylates, and other substances. 



Parasites in cattle and poultry in Trinidad, C. W. Meaden ( Trinidad Bot. 

 Dept., Bid. Misc. Inform., 1905, No. 47, pp. 203-208, fig. 1). — Notes are given on a 

 number of parasitic worms in cattle and chickens, especial attention being given to 

 Strongyhis filaria . 



Nodular disease of the intestines of cattle and sheep, L. Schebex {Fortschr. 

 Vet. Hyg., 3 {1905), Nos. 5, pp. 97-104; 6, pp. 121-125, figs. 13).— The anatomy of 

 Ankylostomum radiatum is described in detail and notes are given on the lesions 

 which this worm produces in the intestines of cattle and sheep. 



The question of the correct scientific name of this species is discussed at some 

 length. It is argued that Ankylostomum is the common form found in intestinal 

 nodules of cattle and sheep in Europe as well as America and that the genus (Eso- 

 phagostomum is of much rarer occurrence in such lesions. 



Veterinary department, E. L. Moore {South Dakota Sta. Bj>t. 1905, pp. 30-32). — 

 In examining sheep affected with parasites, every autopsy revealed the presence of 

 Moniezia expansa in the intestines and hepatic ducts. 



The entire flock was treated with a solution of copper sulphate with good results. 

 A test was made of Zenoleum in various strengths, Skabcura, and Pino Lyptol in 

 destroying sheep ticks. Zenoleum in solutions of 1 to 2 per cent gave good results. 

 The other remedies were effective when used in solutions of 25 per cent for Skabcura 

 and 1 per cent for Pino Lyptol. Brief notes are also given on azoturia and glanders. 



Stomach worms, A. A. Brown {Jour. Dept. Agr. Victoria, 3 {1905), Nos. 2, pp. 

 1 43-146; 4, pp. 340, 341, pis. 4). — The author discusses the appearance, injurious 

 effects, and remedies for stomach worms in the horse and sheep. 



