SOCIETY MEETINGS. 
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were procured during the work of stamping out this disease in 
Nebraska. After a recess for supper, the association was called 
to order at 8 o clock P. M., to listen to a very interesting paper 
°n “Tuberculosis,”* by Dr. E. P. Niles, of the Agricultural 
College at Blacksburg. This paper was followed by a spirited 
discussion. 
The fact that the veterinary profession is small in numbers 
in this state, and that the state is crowded with empyrics, who 
tail to appreciate the gravity of this disease, is very apparent. 
The fact that a so-called veterinarian had given a certificate 
of health for a large dairy in Richmond was shown by the pub¬ 
lished certificate which is used as an advertisement. Speaking 
of this particular inspection, Dr. Harbaugh said, “I was informed 
that this inspector examined about one hundred cows in a half 
hour, and pronounced them free from tuberculosis. I have made 
inquiries and failed to find a single instance where he tested with 
tuberculin. After full discussion the following resolutions were 
adopted. 
Whereas, tuberculosis is in most instances occult in its manifestations, and 
Whereas , Inspections as generally made at the instance of interested parties are 
inefficient and practically worthless, and 
Whereas , The prevalence of tuberculosis in our dairy herds is alarming in its ex¬ 
tent and fearful in its influence upon the health of the consumers of dairy products, 
and 
Whereas , Owners of dairies in this state have published certificates from so-called 
Veterinary Inspectors, giving clean bills of health for their dairies, which are mislead¬ 
ing to the consumers of milk and absolutely worthless as a guide for the public.. 
Therefore be it 
Resolved , By the Virginia State Veterinary Medical Association, that we deplore 
the lack of information that the general public has upon this question. 
Resolved ,, That we unqualifidly condemn the granting of certificates of health for 
dairies by unqualified men or after superficial examinations. 
Resolved , That it is the opinion of this association that no inspection of any dairy 
is of value unless made by a qualified veterinarian under municipal or state authority. 
After a general discussion, lasting until the “wee sma’ hours,” 
the association adjourned to meet in Charlottesville, on January 
3 * 1895. George C. Faville, D.V.M., Sec. 
* Will be published in our next issue. 
