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dram or so of adrenalin chloride at the same time that the local 
anesthetic is injected. 
Nuclein .—The action of nuclein in producing a hyper leu- 
cocytosis and thereby giving a favorable action in inflammations, 
such as peritonitis, puerperal infections, etc., seems to be ques¬ 
tioned. From what reports I have been able to get, and also 
from a personal standpoint, the general opinion seems to be that 
the value of nuclein has been somewhat overestimated. 
Autogenic and Polyvalent Bacterins .—A comparison of the 
results with the use of bacterins seems to show that from a com¬ 
parative standpoint the advantage lies with those prepared from 
the culture made from the discharges of the animal to be treated, 
namely, the autogenic bacterins. This is only natural, however, 
as we are certain that they contain the invading micro-organism. 
Bismuth Paste .—The use of bismuth paste in the treatment 
of fistulous tracts and abscess cavities seems to be quite successful, 
and is growing in popularity with a number of veterinarians. 
The theory of its action aside from its antiseptic and astringent 
properties seems to be that the solid substance in the fistulous tract 
sort of displaces secretions by its own weight, and also acts as 
a frame-work for the formation of healthy granulations. After 
carefully drying the cavity with gauze, the paste is heated and 
injected with a syringe. The opening is then closed with gauze 
and the paste allowed to harden. The external opening usually 
heals in a few days, and the paste is absorbed, and the sinus ob¬ 
literated by connective tissue. 
Camphor .—I do not believe that the real value of camphor 
as a therapeutic agent is appreciated by the profession in general. 
All the great German therapeutists speak very highly of the value 
of this drug. Therapeutic doses of camphor stimulate the entire 
nervous system, especially the brain. It is also a heart stimu¬ 
lant, increasing blood pressure, as is evidenced by the color of 
the visible mucous membrane after its administration. Camphor 
is an antidote for any poisonous product which depresses the 
cerebro-spinal centers and the heart. It has also a marked an¬ 
tipyretic action and will even lower bodily temperature in 
