American Veterinary Review, 
MAY, 1887. 
EDITORIAL. 
Etiology of Hog Cholera. —Dr. F. S. Billings makes his report to the 
Regents of the University of Nebraska—his review of work done previously—his 
acknowledgment of the researches of Dr. Detmers—investigations of Dr. Klein, 
Prof. Law and Dr. Salmon—the germ of hog cholera is not a micrococcus, nor is it 
a bacillus—it is a bacterium—its characters—the micro-organism is entirely mobile 
—other characters — conclusions of the report. Regulation of Veterinary 
Practice.— The law in New York State— benefits derived by the pretended legis¬ 
lation—New York veterinarians ought to have something better—no law would 
be better than the one now in existence—by it any one can register—if he cannot, 
he does not need to mind it, as there are many other ways to obtain registration— 
how long will this last—requirements to obtain a good law—these are precious 
jewels. 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 Lehndorff. Notice — Betardataires to the 
Review —a last call to them—card sent to inquire as to renewal of subscription. 
Etiology of Hog Cholera. —In January last, Dr. Billings 
submitted to the regents of the University of Nebraska his report 
in relation to the labor performed in the laboratory of the State 
University in the experimental study of contagious and infectious 
diseases, and principally as involving the Etiological Moment 
in Swine Blague. And on account of the importance of the 
subjects, when such various opinions prevail touching the true 
nature of the disease in question, and considering the existing 
rivalry amongst biological investigators of hog cholera, we are 
sure we do not err in renewing the topic and appropriating a 
liberal share of our space to the discussion, even though it involves 
