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W. H. DALRYMPLE. 
contagious disease, communicable to man and nearly all the 
domestic animals—the ox being a notable exception. That it 
usually runs a slow course, with periods of latency and accelera¬ 
tion. That the disease *at all times and stages is dangerous, 
but that at times the virus,* if present, is much less active and 
the disease consequently less contagious. That the period of 
incubation is uncertain. That if once inoculated no known 
agent will prevent the development of the disease, and that 
Mallein will detect the presence of the disease if it exists, 
whether there are any visible manifestations or not. Impress 
upon them the necessity of extreme vigilance in order to detect 
the hidden workings of this very prevalent disease. Refute the 
assertion that the left nostril is necessarily the location of the 
disease in glanders, or that an unthrifty condition of the animal 
always accompanies it. 
I make mention of glanders because of the gravity and 
prevalence of the disease, and, on account of the seriousness of 
the existant condition, the people should have a correct 
knowledge of it. 
With proper laws and competent officials to execute them, 
with the use of Mallein in diagnosis, this ever dreaded disease 
should become unknown in the near future to the common 
practitioner. I should like to say more of this valuable agent, 
and also of Tuberculin and Anti-Toxin, but not choosing to 
intrude on your valuable time longer, I will desist. 
THE PROFESSION “’WAY DOWN SOUTH.” 
W. H. Dalrymple, M. R. C.V. S., late Baton Rouge, La. 
The Veterinary Profession is no doubt making steps toward 
advancement in the more Southern States, that is, if the increase 
in the number of graduates practising means anything, and we 
are full of hope that it does mean a great deal—good results 
ought in time to appear, and the stock-owner, who has for so 
long, and still is to a large extent, the victim of “ hoodooism,”' 
