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dogs, when first noticed, were dull and stupid, back arched, and, 
on being handled, would cry out, as if in pain; showed no ropy 
saliva; conjunctiva anaemic. Post-mortem examination re¬ 
vealed the lungs congested, also the spleen, liver and 
kidneys. The intestinal tract was apparently normal. The 
doctor asked if in the opinion of the members these conditions 
could be produced by some form of poison without affecting the 
intestinal tract. 
Dr. Blair gave it as his opinion that these cases were due to 
a form of ptomaine poisoning. 
Dr. Berns cited a case of a dog from which a number of su¬ 
perficial warts were removed without any apprehension of serious 
results, but the animal died in twenty-four hours, probably from 
shock. 
Dr. D, J. Mangan then asked the question, “ What is the real 
interpretation of a mallein reaction? ” 
Dr. E. B. Ackerman led in the discussion of this question, 
in which a number of the members present took part. 
Dr. Blair mentioned a case of a valuable saddle horse which 
was suspected as being glandered. On the blood being examined 
in three different laboratories as many different opinions of the 
results were returned. The mallein test was also used, with a 
slight rise in temperature and a very small local swelling. This 
animal had nothing of a suspicious character physically. 
This case was also productive of a general discussion, in 
which a number of members took part. 
Dr. Berns reported that the “roarer” which was operated 
on was doing well and that another had been operated on, stand¬ 
ing. 
Dr. De Vine also mentioned two cases which were operated 
on standing and are doing well. 
The secretary announced the date of the Alumni Associa¬ 
tion meeting and dinner as April 30, 1912. 
A unanimous vote of thanks was tendered to 1 Dr. Schlesin- 
ger and Mr. Deaken for their contributions' to the program of 
the evening. 
Adjourned. 
R. S. MacKellar, Secretary. 
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MAINE VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. 
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A special meeting of the.M. V. M. A. was held at the Augusta 
House, Augusta,-April 3, 4912, at 8 p.-m., with President Dr. 
Wescott in the chair. 
