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ee Mr. J. H. James moved an amendment to this proposi¬ 
tion, which was, however, not seconded. 
“ A long and interesting discussion ensued, in which the 
following foreign and English gentlemen took part:—M. 
Ackersdyck ; M. Adrien Naville ; Dr. Hiibner ; Dr. Engel; 
Baron De Czoernig; Dr. Hermann ; the Chairman; Mr. 
Caird; Lord Harry Vane; Mr. Donnelly; Mr. Purdy; Mr. 
J. H. James; and Professor Simonds. 
The proposition was then put to the meeting, and carried 
unanimously.” 
Among the numerous details which were discussed, was 
the advantage of obtaining annual returns of all the animals 
purchased or reared on the farm, and separating, in the case 
of cattle, sheep, and pigs, the store from the fat stock; and 
further, that the losses which the country sustains by the 
inroads of disease and death among animals should be 
ascertained by returning these in comparison with the total 
number kept. 
In the sanitary section (the Earl of Shaftesbury in the 
chair), Professor Simonds laid before the meeting the follow¬ 
ing resolution : 
“ That in relation to the causes affecting public health, it is exceedingly 
desirable that means be adopted for ascertaining the extent and fatality of 
epizootic and other diseases among those animals which are ordinarily used 
as food, and that it be recommended that this be carried into effect by the 
authorities appointing veterinary surgeons or other officers of a similar 
kind.” 
After a short discussion, in which the great importance of 
the subject was universally admitted, the section adopted the 
resolution, which was confirmed subsequently by the Congress 
in general assembly. 
RETIREMENT OE MONS. IVART. 
On the retirement of Mons. Yvart from the office of 
Inspector of the Veterinary Schools of France, Mons, Renault 
has been appointed in his stead, and Mons. Delafond has 
succeeded him as Director of the Veterinary School at 
Alfort* 
