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the surface to be disinfected. The fianie destroys all living' 

 things on the surface. This method seems to be applicable to 

 the disinfection of floors and stables as well as yards, when 

 the conditions are permissible and when the flame can be 

 applied with the necessary care. Experiments are being made 

 to determine more definitely the extent to which this method 

 can be applied with safety. 



REFERENCES. 



1. RiDEAL. Disinfectants and disinfection. London. 1895. 



2. Stiles. The disinfection of kennels, Pens and yards by fire. 

 Bulletin No. j^, U. S. Bureau of Animal Industry. 1902. p. 15. 



3. Young. Notes on disinfectants and disinfection. Reprinted 

 from the loth Report oj the State Board of Health of Maine. 1898. 



(Contains full bibliography on disinfectants and results of experiments. ) 



