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generations of cribbers. The three notes on kicking contain too little history to 
merit remark. 
Dr. Morse : I must admit my negligence to give this subject proper atten¬ 
tion, and am surprised that the few notes sent in should contain so much of prac¬ 
tical interest. It shall receive my earnest co-operation in the future. 
Dr. G. A. Johnson: I found it so very difficult to get a truthful history of 
cases, that I cast the scheme aside, but I shall be more persistent hereafter, and 
have some reports for the next call. 
Dr. Stalker : I am really interested in this brief report of a few cases, and 
as this phase of investigation is far-reaching in its importance, I hope every 
member will interest himself in this work. 
Dr. Brown: I doubt the heredity of spavin. I think it depends on the 
shape of the leg and lack of care of the foot. 
Dr. Campbell related the history of a locallv well-known trotting stallion 
kept in Des Moines for several years. The stallion had curby hocks and a large 
number of his get, owned now in and about that city, are subjects of curb, 
spavin, ringbone and allied troubles. 
Dr. Booth thought the tendency to umbilical hernia in foals was hereditary, 
and cited several cases. Others related the histories of cases, evidencing the 
fact of hereditary tendency to disease. 
Dr. Stewart: Gentlemen, it is clear to me that there is plenty of evidence to 
be had to establish definite notions on the subjects under consideration, and I 
hope you will place your observations in a tangible form, by using the notes on 
heredity sent you by the committee. 
The committee was continued another year. 
Prof. Stalker’s paper was advanced on the programme, because he could not 
remain for the second day. The subject “ Cystic Calculi and the operative pro¬ 
cedure for its removal,” was clearly presented and illustrated by several speci¬ 
mens removed. J. D. Ingar also exhibited specimens. This paper was dis¬ 
cussed to a considerable length, after which the Association adjourned to the 
banquet hall of the Savery House and acquitted itself after the usual fashion on 
such occasions. Prof. M. Stalker proved himself an accomplished toast-master, 
and the whole programme was highly enjoyed by all. 
SECOND DAY.—MORNING SESSION. 
The Association was called to order by Dr. Thomas, President pro tem. 
The Auditing Committee found the Treasurer’s accounts correct. 
Moved by G. A. Johnson, and duly seconded, that we tender a vote of 
thanks to Prof. A. Liautard for the extra number of the Veterinary Review, 
which contains so complete a report of the Chicago meeting of the United States 
Veterinary Medical Association. Carried by unanimous vote. 
The following report of the Committee on Legislation was submitted ; 
Des Moines, Iowa, Nov. 13th, 1890. 
To the President and Members of the Iowa State Veterinary Medical Association. 
Gentlemen. —Your Committee on Legislation reports as follows: 
In order to simplify matters, and with the view of obtaining a correct idea 
from the members of the profession, in regard to the subject of legislation for 
