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noted as they occur. Licenses are renewed annually, and letters to 

 license holders are sent out each year in advance of the date licenses 

 are due, notifying them accordingly. When the fee is returned a 

 renewal certificate is issued, which is good for one year, expiring July 

 1 of each year. There were 327 veterinarians licensed to practice in 

 1928; and 313 licenses in force in 1929. 



Publications. 



As often as required a bulletin is prepared giving the essentials of 

 the veterinary law. The bulletin contains the names of all veterinar- 

 ians in good standing arranged alphabetically. Copies of this bulletin 

 are available upon application to the Secretary. 



Correspondence. 



Complaints are frequently received from stock owners and veteri- 

 narians regarding persons practicing illegally. In most cases a letter 

 from the Secretary requesting the discontinuance of such practice has 

 been sufficient, but in some instances it has been necessary to insti- 

 tute legal proceedings in the county in which the offense was com- 

 mitted. When necessary the Secretary appears in person with his 

 records to assist the legal authorities. Frequent inquiries from veteri- 

 narians in other states in regard to our veterinary laws are answered. 

 Some of these men anticipate a less stringent law in this State, and 

 others expect to enter without an examination. Undoubtedly, our law 

 keeps out some who are not making good as practitioners elsewhere. 



Association Meetings. 



During 1928-1929 various members of the Board have attended the 

 annual meetings of the American Veterinary Medical Association as 

 well as the semi-annual meetings of the Kentucky Veterinary Medical 

 Association. These meetings are attended at the personal expense of 

 the members. 



