American Veterinary Review, 
DECEMBER, 1886. 
EDITORIAL 
The Veterinary Congress in Chicago—members present—constitution— 
esolutions endorsing the Bureau of Afiimal Industry—motion of Dr. Hopkins— 
londenmation of inoculation—for the present it is a good measure. Preventive 
nooulation not Always Advisable —a review of Dr. Paquin’s remarks on 
he subject. Our Delegate to the Cattle Convention —his good work—are 
ecovered cases dangerous—the Bureau of Animal Industry’s opinion—it is that 
pf many other veterinary authorities, not of all, it appears—critic criticised— 
lippocrates is called to witness—will our readers discuss the subject? Hog 
Cholera —the workers in its investigations—Dr. Salmon and F. S. Billings—the 
ormer knows it is not Rouget—hesitates as to its being schweineseuche—the lat¬ 
er is positive it is—he has found Schutz’s germ—the same organism exists in 
| >oth diseases. New Officers of the U. S. V. M. Association —a reminder to 
he newly elected for the work expected of them. A Correction. In the 
Ianks— Dr. B. Mclnnes, Jr., appointed Veterinarian to the Board of Agricul- 
ure of South Carolina. Our Thanks to Dr. Herr. 
The Veterinary Congress, referred to in our last number, 
vas duly convened in the city of Chicago on the 15th, 16th and 
L7th of October, and was held in connection with the annual 
neeting of the National Cattle Growers’ Association. A large 
lelegation of veterinarians from various States of the Union was 
^resent, representing the interests of the profession in various 
‘apacities. Veterinary colleges and societies and State veterina- 
ians, as well as the Bureau of Animal Industry, responded to the 
oil-call. Amongst the most prominent names brought together 
>n the occasion were: D. J. Dixon, American Veterinary Col- 
ege, New York; J. W. Gadsden, Pennsylvania; Charles T. 
loentner, Secretary Philadelphia Veterinary Society; R. S. 
