American Veterinary 
FEBRUARY, 188T. 
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EDITORIAL. 
Veterinary Legislation —the order of the day—it occupies Congress and 
50 the Legislatures of several States—the “ Miller Bill” in Congress is for the 
evention of contagious diseases in the United States, principally the stamp- 
? out of contagious pleuro-pneumonia—it will, however, meet with strong op- 
sition, though it has a fair chance of becoming a law—the attempt to legislate 
New Jersey—though the New York law is not approved in New Jersey, some 
od lessons can be learned from it— prospective legislation in Ohio—the faults 
d deficiencies of the New York act—a disgraceful mutilation after it had passed 
| th Houses and before reaching the Governor—the clause removed must be re- 
iced—otherwise the law is worthless—action of a Judge of the Supreme Court 
.llegal negotiations render anew bill necessary—objections by veterinarians of the 
ite—organization of the New York Veterinary Protective Association. Dangers 
Hasty Official Appointments —lessons derived from this—the passage of sani- 
y laws has necessitated the demand for State veterinarians—many appointments 
ide want of selections in the appointed—results—incapacity—lack of ability— 
: ?lect of duties—who is to blame, the appointing power or the appointed?—duty of 
terinary schools to teach sanitary medicine should be added to their curriculum 
Tne of the best means of repairing the harm done will be to prepare for the de- 
md likely to come. Veterinary Troubles in Colorado —Dr. A. Martins is 
pointed State Veterinarian and Professor of Veterinary Medicine to the State 
| ;ricultural College—Dr. G. Faville’s arbitrary and uncalled for removal—poli- 
3 the motive—will official appointments in the United States ever be made 
the European plan ? Notice and Thanks. A New Mouth Speculum. 
j Veterinary Legislation—The Order of the Day.— The 
ist interesting question of the day in veterinary circles, and 
longst persons most concerned in veterinary matters, is that of 
;islation, and especially, if we are to have any, whether it is to 
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