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SOCIETY MEETINGS. 
Subcutaneous. 
Intradermal. 
Ophthalmic. 
Correct positive results. 
3 
1 
5 
Correct negative results. 
40 
39 
52 
Total correct results.... 
43 
40 
57 
Percentage correct results. 
93-47 
100 
98.27 
Incorrect positive readings. 
1 
Incorrect negative readings. 
3 
Total incorrect readings. 
3 
1 
Percentage incorrect readings.. .. 
6.52 
1.70 
Animals tested . 
.. 46 
40 
58 
The tests were conducted by the Bureau of Animal Industry,, 
in conjunction with the State officials of Missouri. Dr. J. W. 
Washburn, assistant pathologist to the Bureau of Animal Indus¬ 
try, had entire charge of the work. He was assisted in the tests 
by Dr. L. D. Brown, Assistant State Veterinarian of Missouri, 
and under Dr. Washburn's direction the post-mortem examina¬ 
tions were conducted by Dr. James Fleming, inspector in charge 
at Kansas City, assisted by his corps of inspectors. Every pre¬ 
caution was taken to safeguard the accuracy of the tests, and the 
post-mortem examinations were very carefully conducted. 
In point of attendance the meeting was the greatest in the 
history of the Missouri Valley Association, there being present 
more than two hundred and fifty veterinarians and over four 
hundred other visitors and students. There was such close atten¬ 
tion to the program that the local committee was taxed at times 
to find seats enough. The debates were lively, and carried 
enough humor to make them entertaining. 
There was a large influx of new members, some thirty-odd 
being elected during the meeting. Following is a list of the mem¬ 
bers elected at the meeting: 
Several important resolutions were adopted, chief among 
which were the following: 
To indorse the Army Veterinary bill and urge its passage by 
the present Congress. 
To amend the constitution raising the dues to two dollars to 
cover the publication of the association’s proceedings. 
To urge a law providing for the inspection of laboratories 
which produce biologic products. 
To amend the constitution that applicants for membership 
must supply evidence of membership in their respective State 
