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in 1877-78, nor in this epidemic at Wandsworth, was there a single case with in¬ 
testinal disease only, without the lungs being involved. 
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Let us hope that much good will be derived from the work 
done by the Commission, and that while the nature, shape, size 
and u kicking ability 55 of the germ, (as says the Breeders ’ Ga¬ 
zette) may be definitely determined, some practical means of pre¬ 
vention may also be developed. 
Oresyl or Creoline—Eseridine.— The list of substances and 
preparations employed for antiseptic purposes is not only already 
very extensive, but the experiments continually in progress for 
testing the value of the various compounds which find a place in 
the armory of the surgeon promise largely to increase their num¬ 
ber and value. Among these, a comparatively new article has 
been introduced into veterinary practice, which is not only of 
value on account of its antiseptic properties, but possesses an 
added interest in the fact of its beneficial efficiency as a curative 
in the treatment of cutaneous diseases. Cresyl or Creoline, the 
substance in question, is another member of the numerous family 
of preparations of phenic origin and nature. It is of a syrupy 
appearance, is blackish in color, resembling creosote in smell, and 
has an alkaline chemical reaction. It is soluble in alcohol and 
ether, and forms a milky emulsion with water, a mixture that 
can be preserved for a long time. It has been used with great 
advantage by Frehner, Esmarch, Eisemberg, and others, not only 
as an antiseptic upon numerous pathogenous microbes, but also 
in cutaneous diseases, and is of so harmless a nature that a five 
per cent, solution has been administered internally, not only 
without bad results, but with great advantage. On this account 
it is recommended by Continental practitioners in the eczema of 
dogs; in catarrhal affections of the stomach ; in chronic diseases 
of the nasal cavities ; in auricular catarrh ; and in all the various 
forms of parasitic affections of the skin. Creoline is an inexpen¬ 
sive article, and if its properties are not overrated, it is certainly 
entitled to a prominent place among the resources of the veteri¬ 
nary pharmacopese. The mention of this new drug suggests 
another, which we would bring to the notice of our readers as an 
article which has had a fair and satisfactory trial in Europe by a 
