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to nearly every one present, that it would be best to defer the 
discussion of this subject till the October meeting, so that the 
members might read and digest the same. 
Dr. R. W. Ellis, in a few well chosen remarks, expressed the 
appreciation of all present of the exceptional character of the 
programme rendered by Drs. Mangan and Duncan, and supple¬ 
mented his remarks by reminding the gentlemen present of an 
article by Professor Liautard in the American Veterinary 
Review, of two or three years back, on Auto serotherapy and its 
application in the treatment of pleurisy; finally moving that a 
vote of thanks be tendered both gentlemen. This was unani¬ 
mously carried. 
Dr. R. H. Kingston cited a case of hydro-thorax in a horse 
from which a large quantity of serum was drawn off the first 
day, and on the second day seven quarts were drawn off. Forty 
c.c. of this serum was injected in each shoulder two days in suc¬ 
cession. The results in this case at present are that the forma¬ 
tion of fluid seems to have been checked and the temperature is 
reduced to normal. Animal is also eating well. 
Dr. Mangan also cited a case of hydro-thorax in which he re¬ 
injected the serum with complete recovery resulting. 
Dr. Berns stated that he would announce the appointment of 
delegates to the New York State and the American Veterinary 
Medical Associations at a later date. 
The Surgical Division of the programme consisted of several 
very interesting operations, and an exhibit of convalescing sur¬ 
gical cases. 
Case No. i. Roan Gelding. Punctured wound of the foot. 
Placed on table and resection operation done by Dr. R. W. Gan¬ 
nett. 
Case No. 2. Brown Mare. Lame, due to bony growth, re¬ 
sembling a spavin, on the knee. Placed on the table and Median 
Neurotomy performed by Dr. Chas. E. Clayton. This mare 
moved sound when removed from the table. 
Case No. 3. Grey Gelding. Punctured wound of the foot in 
the region of the bar, with a sinus running through to hollow of 
the heel, also the lateral cartilage involved. Placed on the table 
and operated on by Dr. H. B. Risley. 
Convalescing cases exhibited by Dr. Berns. 
Case No. 1. Bay Gelding. Open navicular bursae. Oper¬ 
ated on May 3, 1912, by Dr. R. W. Gannett. Very nearly healed 
and stepping good. 
