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American Veterinary Review, 
. AUGUST, 1888. 
EDITORIAL. 
The Regulation by Law of the Practice of Veterinary Medicine in 
the State of New York.— The need for it gradually felt for years—attempts 
and failures following each session of the Legislature—the cause—divisions in the 
ranks of the veterinarians—union is necessary for success—the two inimical soci¬ 
eties 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 begins—the 
discovery—disappointment amongst almost all—the “liberals” do not object— 
the game of the postal card—terrible results of the mutilation of the bill—Hon. 
J. B. Shea, of the Assembly, comes to the rescue—his efforts in behalf of the 
profession—the amendment to the law—section 2 is no longer as it was—this time 
quackery is doomed—but veterinarians must watch. Effects of Lightning on 
Horses. —The subject rather lightly treated in veterinary works—few cases on 
record, except the fatal ones —the case of Pancoast—his recovery slow but sure. 
Governmental Aid to French Veterinary Schools.— The difference between 
the doings of European and American governments—shall we ever see similar 
action in the United States ? 
The Regulation by Law of the Practice of Veterinary 
Medicine in the State of New York. —The members of the 
veterinary profession in this State had been for years considering 
the low status maintained and the slow progress achieved by vet¬ 
erinary science in the estimation of the public, until at length they 
- felt that the time had come to take a new departure, and make 
a vigorous effort to obtain the legal protection and government 
recognition without which the full establishment and further 
advance of its claims seemed impracticable. Movements were 
then initiated and steps taken looking to an appeal to the Legishi- 
