EXTRACTS FROM EXCHANGES. 
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Abscess of the Tongue in a Horse. —The horse was mi- 
able to swallow, the tongue protruded, and, though it could not 
be withdrawn, it could easily be moved laterally without any 
effort. Examination revealed a fluctuating swelling at the base 
of the organ. The swelling was freely lanced and a quantity of 
bloody pus exuded. The animal made a quick recovery. The 
cause of the above condition remains yet to be explained._ 
( Berl . Thierarzt . Wo chi) 
Oesophageal Polypi in a Cow.—S. was called to see a 
■cow that had lain down and could only be made to rise with the 
utmost difficulty. The cow had been fed on pears only for 
several days past. Symptoms .—The respirations were noisy 
and laborious ; the entire body was covered with a cold, clammy 
sweat; peristalsis entirely suspended ; a hot and painful swell¬ 
ing showed itself over the oesophagus. A drench of water was 
given and immediately regurgitated. A diagnosis of foreign 
body in the oesophagus was made and slaughter advised. Au¬ 
topsy .—Two polypi in the oesophagus a little below the larynx, 
one the size of a pigeon’s egg, the other that of a pea ; beside 
the former a half of a pear was firmly embedded.— {Berl. Thier- 
drzt. Woch.). 
Successful Results Obtained by a New Dusting Pow¬ 
der, Glutol. —Glutol is prepared by drying dissolved gelatine 
over formalin vapors and then disintegrating the dry product 
by rasping. It is non-poisonous and promotes aseptic healing ; 
the itching accompanying, the healing process is slight or ab¬ 
sent, and in consequence the animals do not disturb the healing 
process by licking, etc. The appended cases responded success¬ 
fully to its use. i. A foal had both knees broken badly. The 
wounds were daily washed with 'creolin, dressed with iodoform- 
tannin, and firmly bandaged, but without any appreciably 
good results. The wounds were then washed with a creolin so- 
tion and glutol applied without bandages. The wounds dried 
nicely, and after a week required no further treatment. 2. A 
hound had a movable tumor about the size of a hen’s egg, under 
the skin above the right eye. After extirpation the wound cav¬ 
ity was plugged and bandaged. The dog persisted in’ ridding 
himself of the bandage at every possible opportunity and scrap¬ 
ing the wound with his paws. The cavity was well washed, 
dried, filled with glutol and no bandage applied. This treat¬ 
ment was repeated once or twice by the owner. The wound 
healed rapidly, scarcely leaving a perceptible scar. 3. A terrier 
had its foot severely cut with glass. The wound, neglected for 
