IV. 
INDEX. 
Sanitary Reports. —they are to be found in the State Veterinarians’ Re¬ 
ports—they generally complain of the prevalence of several contagious diseases— 
why are they not published here as in Europe?—our call for the same ignored, 
or at least neglected, by American veterinarians. 
Horse Breeding Recollections— an excellent little book by Count Lehn- 
dorff. 
Notice —Retardataires to the Review —a last call to them—card sent to 
inquire as to renewal of subscription. 
JUNE.— Legislation Relating to Veterinary Medicine —although 
ignored years ago, veterinary interests are now receiving a large share of atten¬ 
tion—Pennsylvania asked to appropriate $100,000 for the veterinary department 
of the university of that State and gives $50,000—a law to regulate the practice 
of veterinary medicine asked for in Pennsylvania and New Jersey—the latter 
State fails to get it because she refuses to recognize quackery—New York gets 
one useless law, while a good one is refused—any one in that State can register— 
the good law is killed by a grinding diploma fee—a good lobby investment—lack 
of respect for the profession, and want of honor in word-keeping—the American 
Veterinary College gets the benefit of one more special act. 
Certificates of Soundness —Inquiry by a purchaser—the examination for 
soundness is one of the most responsible and important incidents of veterinary 
practice—is a trust demanding the most careful attention by the practitioner—the 
fee is not in proportion to the value of the work if it is properly done—buyers 
ought always to employ responsible parties and trust to their ability and mode of 
examination, which should be done with scrupulous care, especially when done 
under conditions varying from the common, and wilful or ignorant misrepresen¬ 
tation deserves severe punishment by the courts. 
Correction —The membership of the Missouri State Veterinary Society is 
confined exclusively to regular members of the profession—letter of Dr. Paquin 
to that effect. 
Notice —The May number of the Review has failed to reach many of our 
readers—suggestion for future issues. 
Experiment Station of Nebraska University —Reappointment of Dr. 
Billings—the university will not, for the present, establish a veterinary depart¬ 
ment—Dr. B. does good work, and deserves well for his labors in behalf of the 
profession. 
JULY.— Maladie du Coit, or Dourine —Its recent importation—has at 
length reached our shores—brought over by French stallions—adding another 
contagious disease to the troubles of American horseflesh—Prof. Law formerly in 
doubt as to its presence—no doubts now remaining—many stallions, as well as a 
number of mares, affected with it—is under investigation by Dr. Williams, 
Assistant State Veterinarian of Illinois—our translation of Zundel on the subject. 
Pleuro-Pneumonia —With the management of this, added to that of dourine, 
the Bureau of Animal Industry will have their hands full— the work of stamping 
