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organism, though, in these days of bacteriological research, it 
might have been thought that so widespread a disorder would 
have attracted the attention of investigators, had there been 
reasonable hope of successful exploration in this direction. As 
a matter of fact, opinions upon the subject vary considerably, 
and it is with the object of presenting different sides of the 
question, rather than of recording any new advance, that the 
following notes are presented. Emanating from different 
sources, they set forth the views both of flockmasters and of 
professional men. They cannot perhaps claim to constitute a 
symposium, but it is hoped that they may serve to stimulate 
iuquiry — at least on the part of those who still regard the 
question as an open one. 
It is deserving of mention that the United States Depart- 
ment of Agriculture, in an official document, 1 dated October 13, 
1890, defines the term "contagious diseases" as including 
inter alia " sheep-pox, foot-rot, and scab in sheep." Hence 
foot-rot is, on the authority of American veterinarians, scheduled 
as contagious. 
The subjoined notes are contributed by the following flock- 
masters in the order named : — 
1. Mr. James Xott, Penn Hall, Eardiston, Tenbury, 
"Worcestershire. 
2. Mr. W. J. Maiden, Cardington, Bedford. 
3. Mr. David Buttar, Corston, Coupar Angus, N.B. 
-i. Mr. Charles Howard, Biddenham, Bedford. 
These are followed by observations : — 
5. From the writings of Professor G. T. Brown, C.B. 
G. From a new work by Professor J. H. Steel, F.R.C.V.S. 
1 . Mr. James Xott. 
As this disease seldom kills the animals outright it is often 
neglected until it becomes almost unbearable, when it is usually 
treated until it is nearly cured and then allowed to run on 
again, becoming eventually as bad as ever. This is, I think, 
because nearly everyone is under the impression that it cannot 
be entirely and permanently got rid of. I need not say that a 
knowledge of the manner in which it is introduced into the 
system or the foot, of the time required, and of the circum- 
stances or conditions under which this takes place, would be 
a material help in suppressing, and keeping free from, the 
complaint. 
1 Regulations for the Inspection and Quarantine of Xeat Cattle, Sheep and 
other lluminants, and Swine, imported into the United States. 
