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Descazeaux (J.). Contribution a I'Etude de I' " Esponja " ou Plaies 

 d'Et§ des Equid6s du Bresil. [A Contribution to the Study of 

 "Esponja" or Summer Sores in Brazilian Horses.] — Rev. Gen, 

 Med. Veterinaire, Toulouse, xxv, no. 297, 15th September 1916, 

 pp. 431-433. [Abstract from Bull Soc. Centrale Med. Vet., 

 30th January— 30th September 1915, p. 468.] 



The cutaneous lesions on horses in Brazil which are known as 

 summer sores only occur from October to April. They are 

 not amenable to treatment, but heal spontaneously with the advent 

 of winter. The parasites found in these sores are the larvae of 

 Habromma sp., and infestation probably occurs by contact with 

 manure containing the embryos. It is also possible that they are 

 conveyed on the proboscis of flies. Prophylaxis includes the use of 

 vermifuges, fly destruction, disinfection of manure and frequent change 

 of litter. 



RiCHTER (C). Ein Beitrag zur Raudebekampfung. [A Contribution 

 to the Control of Mange.] — Deutsche Tierdrtzl. Wochenschr., 

 Hannover, xxiv, no. 47, 18th November 1916, pp. 429-430. 



The official remedy adopted by the German south army against 

 horse mange consists in rubbing in a mixture of lime-water and 

 petroleum, the animals having been previously shaved. The appli- 

 cation must be renewed every three days until a complete cure is 

 effected. To prepare the liquid, 21b. of burnt Hme is gradually 

 slaked with cold or hot water and 3 gals, of water is then added with 

 continuous stirring. After allowing the lime to settle, the 3 gals, of 

 liquid is drawn off and diluted with an equal quantity of water, 

 6 gals, of petroleum being then added. For animals with sensitive 

 skins only half the quantity of petroleum, or even less, should be 

 used. It is best to store the two liquids separately and mix according 

 to the strength required in each case. 



ENTOMOLOGICAL NOTICES. 



Mr. C. F. C. Beeson (Temporary Captain R.A.M.C.), Forest 

 Zoologist to the Government of India, has been on special duty in 

 Mesopotamia since May 1916, in charge of anti-fly and vermin 

 measures. 



