iv. 
INDEX. 
diseases to diagnosticate under some special conditions—means to help the veter¬ 
inarian—inoculotion—auto-inoculation—the donkey, the dog, guinea pig and the 
rabbit used for that purpose—glanders is a virulent disease—it is the function of 
a living being—the presence of the microbe made out by cultivation—the potato 
as the best ground for culture—Dr. Nocard’s experiments—the importance of 
the application to positive diagnosis. Fifth Inteenational Yeteeinaey Con- 
geess. —Our notice of the appeal to foreign veterinarians—let the profession of 
the United States heartily respond to the call. 
JUNE.— Yeteeinaey Peofession. —A paper read by Dr. W. Y. Williams 
before the Ohio State Yeterinary Medical Association—importance of the paper— 
it treats of the uniformity in veterinary education by the various schools—the 
same subject under the consideration of the U. S. Y. M. Association—Dr. Hos- 
kin’s labor and the credit he deserves—his report— all the schools say they 
approve of it—importance of that all —the new announcements of the various col¬ 
leges in North America—the anxiety of the would-be student. Pleueo- 
Pneumonia in New Yoee.— A decision adverse to the work of the Bureau 
of Animal Industry—tagging objected to by one owner of cattle is sus¬ 
tained by the court—danger that might have arisen from that judicial action—but 
it is ended by prompt action of the Bureau, which obtains new power and assist¬ 
ance from the State—the proclamation of Governor Hill—now the work will go 
on more smoothly than ever. The Jouenal of Compaeative Pathology and 
Theeapeutios. —The fourth recent addition to the ranks of veterinary journals 
—talented editorial management—a promising editoral number—our best wishes. 
JULY.— Spinal Meningitis oe Infectious Paeaplegia. —The contribution 
of Mr. Comeny to the Recueil —the theory he advances—spinal meningitis is well 
known to American veterinarians—it presents in its usual form but little new 
interest in all but its etiology—we have through it parasitic—a change in our past 
opinion—Mr. Comeny considers it as such—he calls it our epizootic ipfecto-con- 
tagious paraplegia—it is infectious, can we consider in contagious?—observations 
do not prove it—urine is the seat of culture of the germs—urinary apparatus is 
the place of admission in the organism—why are mares more affected ?—question 
is open to discussion—many objections to it—an opportunity for pathologists and 
bacteriologists. Fighting Contagious Pleueo-Pneumonia. —The work done— 
the number of animals infected—those diseased distroyed—the post mortem—the 
cost—and in the end good results—stamped out. Yalue of Yeteeinaey Science 
to the State. —A lecture delivered by Dr. A. Peters—an important subject well 
treated before an appreciative audience. Ameeican Yeteeinaey College. — 
Decent action of the Board of Trustees—a special Act of the Legislature in its favor 
—new departure in the college—change in the Faculty—Prof. C. B. Michener’s 
resignation. 
AUGUST.—The Regulation by Law of the Practice of Yeteeinaey 
Medicine in the State of New Yoek. —The need for it gradually felt for years 
—attempts and failures following each session of the Legislature—the cause—divi¬ 
sions in the ranks of the veterinarians—union is necessary for success—the two 
inimical societies at last act together—the result is the passage of a bill by the 
Legislature of 1886—the telegram sent to Dr. Pendry—the work of registration 
