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peciallv for the vice-presidency. The lunch was set down for 9 
p. m., but it was after 11 before the work of electing officers 
had been completed. But it was all the more enjoyable when it 
was reached, and the vaudeville, held in the beautiful open garden 
beside the German House, following the luncheon, did much to 
relax and rest the members, and was a happy termination to a 
strenuous day. 
Resolutions Adopted at Indianapolis. 
Recent changes in State Boards, in some of our states, 
strongly indicate the dangers that confront our profession in 
either advancing or maintaining fairly high standards already 
established. We, therefore, recommend: That the Committee 
on Legislation will continue their consideration and efforts to 
establish a federal licensing system in the United States. 
Whereas, Hog cholera has become very prevalent through¬ 
out the United States and Canada, and 
Whereas, Much difference of opinion prevails among those 
who are endeavoring to prevent its spread and to eradicate the 
disease; be it 
Resolved, That the Committee on Diseases collect and pre¬ 
pare scientific and practical data on the control of hog cholera 
to be submitted at our next meeting. 
Whereas, The veterinary instruction given in agricultural 
colleges to students pursuing the four-year agriculture courses 
varies materially in the several agricultural colleges, and 
Whereas, Graduates of agricultural colleges may receive one- 
year time credit in veterinary colleges, accredited by this asso¬ 
ciation, providing said graduates in agriculture have had suffi¬ 
cient veterinary science; be it 
Resolved, That the president appoint a committee of three to 
outline such sufficient veterinary science, and to recommend to 
agricultural colleges the extent and scope of veterinary science 
which this association believes should be included in such agri¬ 
cultural courses. 
Local Committee. 
Resolved, That we highly commend the local committee for 
the very excellent arrangements provided for this meeting, and 
especially for the extent and quality of clinics. And that we 
hereby tender them the thanks of the Association for their gen¬ 
erous entertainment. 
