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capillaries into the blood and constitutes a permanent danger 
for blood poisoning. 
In horses affected in the same manner, the disease remains 
stationary and benign for a long time, if they are in a suffi¬ 
ciently good condition ; and many will recover except so far 
as the lesions in the nasal cavity are concerned, which will 
constitute a permanent light discharge, render the horse un¬ 
sound and constantly suspicious. But with horses there is 
always great danger of this disease turning into glanders, 
whenever a cold chill, or a disturbance in the digestion, or a 
weakness in the constitution through heavy labor, insufficient 
feeding or exposure to inclement weather, or the consecutive 
effects of any acute fever, cause a change in the general nu¬ 
trition and in the functions of the absorbing vessels and the 
whole lymphatic system. Mules might likewise become glan- 
dered from similar changes, but the disease will generally 
affect a mixed or bastard type, or an acute character. 
Treatment .—It is my earnest and honest conviction that 
this disease is incurable in mules, and therefore I would pro¬ 
pose, in every case, to destroy any and all mules thus affected, 
for the sake of humanity as well as a precautionary measure 
against possible glanders and farcy. 
If horses are in good condition, they might be submitted 
to local and general treatment, receive proper care and nurs¬ 
ing, pure air and substantial food. Above all they must be 
kept separated from the other stock. The healthy animals 
ought to be removed to another locality on high and dry 
lands if possible. This measure will almost every time check 
the further outbreak of the affection. 
THE VETERINARY SURGEON IN THE U. S. ARMY. 
By Gerald E. Griffin, D.V.S. 
As my article on the above subject in the December num¬ 
ber of the Review has been productive of some good to the 
veterinary service in the army, (as may be seen by referring 
to General Orders No. 19, Headquarters of the Arm}q dated 
Adjutant General’s Office, Washington, February 20, 1889, 
