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appears to he an antagonism between the neutrophilous and eosinophilous cells, so 

 that a rapid multiplication of the former reduces tin- number of the latter. The 

 results obtained in a study of pernicious anemia, contagious coryza, angina, and 

 various animal diseases are discussed in detail in connection with a bibliography of 

 the subject. 



Tumors and tumor-like lesions in the esophagus and surrounding- tissue, 

 A. W. Morkebehg I \faanedskr. Dyrlseger, 17 {1906 . Vb.7 8,pp.209 ?41,pls.2,fig.l). 

 In a classification of tumors found in tin- region of the esophagus in cattle the vast 

 majority are actinomycomata. Fibromata, melanomata, and tuberculous lesions 

 occur less frequently. Detailed notes are given on the anatomy of these tumors, 

 their location, and the means of making a differential diagnosis. 



The animal parasites of man, M. Brai s, trans, by Pai line Falcke | London: 

 John Bale, Sons& Danielsson, Ltd., 1906, S. ed.,pp. XIX $58, figs. ?90). The original 

 revised text has l»een considerably enlarged, corrected, and edited by L. W. Sambon 

 and V. V.Theobald. As broughl up to date in its presenl form, it includes an 

 account of the life history, anatomical features, and parasitic habits of all animal 

 parasites known to infest man. These parasites are arranged according to their 



usual zoological position under the heads protozoa, Mat worms, nematodes, aeantho- 



cephala, leeches, and arthropods. Naturally the greater number of specie- of para- 

 sites infesting man belong to the last-named group. 



Micro-organisms with spiral bodies, R. Blanchabd {Rev. VH. [Toulouse], SI 

 I 1906 I, No. 2,pp. 86-97). — A description is presented of various spiral micro-organisms, 

 including species of Spirosoma, Vibrio, Spirobacillus, Spirillum, Treponema, and 

 Trypanosoma. The more important species of these genera are mentioned with 

 reference to their economic importance. 



The control of contagious diseases of animals, L. Hubert ( Rev. VH. [Toulouse'], 

 SI I 1906 I, No. 2, pp. 104-110). — Statistics are given on the occurrence of anthrax, foot- 

 and-mouth disease, rabies, contagious pleuro-pneumonia, tuberculosis, and glanders. 

 It is believed that pleuro-pneumonia will soon be eradicated by the continuation of 

 stringent measures such as the slaughter of all affected animals and disinfection of 

 premises. Xotes are given on indemnities paid for tuberculous animals. Thenum- 

 berof cases of glanders in France is diminishing. 



Report of the State veterinarian, L. Pearson {Ann. Upt. Venn. Dept. Agr., 10 

 I t904), />/'■ 69-96, figs. 12). — Brief reference is made to the work of the veterinarian 

 in combating rabies, treating cattle affected with tuberculosis, and in the control of 

 glanders, blackleg, anthrax, infectious abortion, hemorrhagic septicemia, calf cholera, 

 horse mange, hog cholera, and Texas fever. 



The effect of vaccination upon cattle infected with tuberculosis is discussed by the 

 author and S. 11. Gilliland (pp. 85-96). This treatment consisted infrequent inocu- 

 lation with living cultures of tubercle bacilli of low virulence. A number of calves 

 were given subcutaneous injections of tuberculin at intervals of 2 to 10 days. The 

 treatment w ith tubercle bacilli of low virulence had a distinctive curative effect and 



in all treated animals the lesions were encapsulated, but still contained tubercle 

 bacilli. Apparently under such treatment tuberculous Lesions do not extend but may 

 recede and finally b< c >me absorbed. 



Report of the chief of the cattle bureau, A. Peters {Agr. of Mass., 1904, pp- 

 £61-824)> — A financial statement is presented regarding the work of the office, and 

 tables are given Bhowing in detail the inspection service for Livestock throughout the 

 State. As in previous years the greatest expense of the cattle bureau has been 

 incurred in paying indemnities for cattle slaughtered for tuberculosis. Notes are also 

 given on the prevalence of tuberculosis, glanders, Strongylus paradoxus and trichina 

 in hogs, rabies, sheep scab, actinomycosis, blackleg, Texas fever, hemorrhagic septi- 

 cemia, takosis, and contagious ophthalmia. 



