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Pathological Contributions. 
CATTLE PLAGUE. 
This disease has made its appearance at several villages 
in the Province of Sharkich, Lower Egypt. A veterinary 
surgeon was despatched to inquire and report as to the ex¬ 
istence of the disease, and in his report he stated that the 
disease had prevailed for at least six weeks, but its existence 
had been concealed by the villagers, who had been utilising 
the flesh, hides, and bones of the dead animals. 
Orders have been issued to isolate the infected district as 
completely as possible, and to adopt proper hygienic and 
other measures to stamp out the disease. 
The Kingdom of Hungary remains free, but cattle plague 
exists in Croatia, Slavonia, and in the military frontier. 
Doctor Heidenstam has presented a report on the cattle 
plague. From Cyprus we learn that to the end of May, 
1540 animals had been attacked and 1447 had died. The 
disease continues. 
In a communication just received from Mr. S. Wiltshire, 
Colonial Veterinary Surgeon, Maritzburg, Natal, alluding 
to cattle plague in the Mauritius and Madagascar, he says 
that “ the latter place is now thought to be free from the 
disease ; but that in the former it is still believed to be exist¬ 
ing. ” No importations take place into Natal from infected 
countries. 
In addition to his other appointments, Mr. Wiltshire 
now holds that of Chief of the “ Cattle and Sheep Depart¬ 
ments,” so that all matters relating to the diseases of these 
animals, the nominating of inspectors, and receiving returns 
from the “ sheep inspectors,” are superintended by him. 
PLEURO-PNEUMONIA. 
During the four weeks ending May 15th, only two cases 
of this disease were reported in the Netherlands. Both the 
animals were in South Holland where the disease appears 
to be still lurking. 
In Ireland most satisfactory reports have been issued by 
