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GEO. H. GLOVER. 
This plan if adopted would mark one step of progress and 
would have the co-operation of dairymen and breeders instead 
of their most determined opposition. The sale of pasteurized 
milk from tuberculous cows would be far better than using the 
raw milk from tuberculous cows, as is done at the present time. 
Until we, who are presumed to be the highest authority, 
manifest sufficient faith and knowledge on this subject to crystal¬ 
lize a definite plan for concerted action, we cannot expect that 
our spasmodic experiments here and there will command a fol¬ 
lowing that will mark any appreciable success. If we are to 
have any authority in the role of guardians of the public health, 
to take an active part in guarding the nation’s food supply, it is 
necessary that we unite upon some plan for action. 
A Neglected Opportunity. 
To summarize, I wish to say that the central thought in this 
paper is to urge upon the veterinary practitioner a serious con¬ 
sideration of the matter of taking a more active interest in food 
inspection, as an avocation, especially in small cities and towns. 
I believe, as previously stated, that it is our moral duty to do 
this because we are the only men qualified by training in all 
branches of the work. It will help to extend our acquaintance 
and advertise our business as practicing veterinarians. If we are 
discreet and tactful it should make but few enemies, but many 
appreciative acquaintances and friends. We will have time to 
attend to all of the practice we are now doing, with very few ex¬ 
ceptions, and will soon have the opportunity to do much more. 
Idle hours will be spent in going through the shops and markets, 
mixing with people, getting acquainted, showing a public spirit 
which augurs for an enlarged opportunity and a greater appre¬ 
ciation. 
Now the question is,—as busy practitioners, can we afford to 
do this? I believe that we can, and not only do I believe that it 
is, in a sense, a duty of citizenship and of humanity, but that it 
will give us a much desired prestige in the community, extend 
our influence, afford the much needed opportunity to extend our 
practice and be altogether worth while. “ Think on these things.” 
