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seen at the seat of inoculation, a long deep incision should be 
made, and this should bleed freely and suppuration encouraged. 
If it is noticed that the end of the tail becomes gangrenous it 
should be amputated till in the sound portion, as this is the 
only way to stop the invading process of the disease. 
By carefully carrying out the above instructions failures are 
almost impossible. 
ADDRESS BY PROFESSOR LIAUTARD 
TO THE GRADUATING CLASS OE THE AMERICAN VETERINARY 
COLLEGE.* 
Mr. President and Gentlemen :—A committee appoin¬ 
ted by your society has done me the honor to ask me to present 
you with a few remarks, some friendly advice as to your future 
conduct when, relieved from the benches of the lecture-room, 
you will find yourselves in possession of your diplomas, which 
will make you members of our noble profession. I accepted the 
compliment, made the promise *, allow me to-day to try to 
fulfil it. 4 
The subject of Deontology is one which, unfortunately, is 
yet ignored in the curriculum of our American colleges, and, 
yet, how important it is. You can realize it, you who in a short 
time are going to enter upon the tribulations of veterinary prac¬ 
tice, and who the day following your graduation will find your¬ 
selves in the presence of these important questions : 
What obligations are 7 tow expected from me ? 
What duties have I to perform to deserve the honor bestowed 
upon me , and that my alma-mater has a right to expect from 
me as one of her alumni ? 
To tell you all and mark your line of conduct in your new 
life would certainly require longer time than I can ask of your 
attention ; but, if you will permit, I will only consider, and that 
briefly, three points which, I think, are of the utmost impor- 
* Read to class at the close of session 1895-96. 
