848 SYNOPSIS OF CONTINENTAL VETERINARY JOURNALS. 
tions to a successful conclusion. Then M. Putz, of Halle, in 
an excellent paper, pointed out the different phases through 
which veterinary science had passed in attaining its place 
among the other branches of natural science. The aim of this 
dissertation was to decide the question, “What place should 
it hold in relation to the other branches?” Professor An- 
nocker, of Dusseldorf, completed M. Putz’s work by indicating 
that which is still necessary to place veterinary on entire 
equality with other natural sciences, the conversion of vete¬ 
rinary schools into Academies or Faculties. After these 
general questions, which were quite in place at the first sitting, 
the Section passed to the special subjects of the programme. 
1. Pathogeny and Therapeutical Treatment of Rabies, by 
M. Kopp, of Strasbourg. 
2. Formation of Concretions GEgagropiles, Bezoars, and 
Calculi (spherical and encysted) in the Intestines of the 
Horse, bv M. Lydlin, of Carlsruhe. 
S. On Thermometry as a means of Diagnosis of Pleuro¬ 
pneumonia zymotica, by the same. 
4. On Removal of the Parotid by means of an Injection 
of Ammonia and Tincture of Aloes (1 to o) by Steno’s Duct, 
in cases of Salivary Fistula, by M. Kopp, of Strasbourg. 
5. On Feeding Horses with Decorticated Oats. The 
advantage of removal of the husk in relation to transport, 
by M. Braun, of Baden. 
6. Veterinary Works and Statistical Records presented to 
the Section by the Minister of the Interior of Baden. 
These works are certainly the most complete of any 
country’s records, not only as extending through the longest 
time, but also as being most exact and practical. They 
prove the excellency of veterinary organisation in the Grand 
Duchy of Baden, for they are the result of the work of all 
the local veterinarians, summarised by the principal veteri¬ 
narian of the Grand Duchy. Harvests, Numberings, 
Breeds, Increases, Contagious and Sporadic Diseases, are the 
titles of some of the chapters, comprising statistics of 
thorough exactness in reference to all species of animals, 
the results being graphically illustrated by coloured charts. 
The Veterinary Section addressed to the Minister of the 
Interior a vote of thanks, carried unanimously, and recom¬ 
mended this great and perfect work to the rulers of all 
countries as a model of veterinary organisation and statistical 
method. M. Lydlin having been good enough to undertake 
to give the Section the necessary explanations— 
7. At the Section of Surgery veterinarians assisted in the 
presentation of a new Thermo-cautery, by Dr, Paquelin, of 
