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SOCIETY MEETINGS. 
“ The Efficiency of Hog-Cholera Serum," Dr. R. A. Craig, 
of Purdue University, LaFayette, Ind. (This was handled by 
Dr. Craig in his usual masterly manner, and a liberal discussion 
followed, as this is a subject that is of vital importance to the 
veterinarians of this State. Dr. Craig’s paper made the subject 
clear to veterinarians that had not had experience in the use of 
serum, or were not familiar with the methods used in the prep¬ 
aration of serum. He also reviewed in detail the different types 
of cholera, the lesions that are usually present in the different 
types, and the method that is followed at the station to keep 
up the potency of the serum.) 
Evening Session. 
“ Obstruction of the Small Intestines,” Dr. H. A. Miller, 
Paragon, Ind. (This paper created a good discussion, and will 
no doubt throw much light on some cases that have puzzled 
many veterinarians, especially those that have failed to hold 
autopsies.) 
“ Federal Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases as 
it Relates to Transportation, Disinfection of Cars, Yards, etc.,” 
Dr. Fred. Braginton, Indianapolis, Ind. (This paper was not 
given in in time to get it in the printed program, but was a clear, 
concise report of the work as it is carried out by the B. A. I. 
and was no doubt a source of valuable information to those 
present not familiar with the work.) 
“ Tetanus Antitoxin,” Dr. F. H. Brown, Knightstown, Ind. 
(This paper, of course, elicited a lively discussion; and several 
interesting stories were told as to the effects—or supposed 
effects—of large doses of Tetanus Antitoxin, as they had found 
it in the field.) 
“ The Jackass, His Peculiarities, Ailments and Treatment,” 
Dr. T. A. Sigler. (This subject was handled by the doctor 
without notes or gloves, stating that he was like Sis Hopkins 
in the play. When asked as to whether she knew anything 
about hogs, she replied, “ I ought to, as I Was raised with them.” 
The doctor stated that he was raised with the jackass, and 
that they used them for alarm clocks down on the farm. He 
discussed the treatment of summer sores and various other ail¬ 
ments that are peculiar to the jackass, and in speaking of the 
“ jack,” compared him in some respects to the colored man. 
Keep him in good spirits, and he will live forever; but when he 
