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was carefully prepared and presented the latest researches in 
both human and veterinary pathology in regard to this disease. 
Discussed by Drs. B. D. Roberts, Hartwig, Schmitt and D. 
Roberts. 
On motion, the discussion was closed and a vote of thanks 
tendered the essayist. 
In the absence of Dr. Wyman, his paper on “ Meso and 
Double Peroneal Neurectomy ” was read by the Secretary. In 
the absence of Dr. Wyman the paper was not discussed. 
Drs. Beech, Heer, and B. D. Roberts discussed ‘‘neurect¬ 
omy.” 
The use of eserine sulphate, barium chloride, etc., were quite 
fully discussed. Dr. Beech recommended oil of eucalyptus in 
drachm doses hypodermically or orally for intestinal flatulence. 
The use of potassium iodide in the treatment of azoturia 
was discussed by Dr. D. Roberts, who reported favorable results 
when combined with sodium bicarbonate. Drs. Beech, Heer 
and Hartwig reported unfavorable results from the treatment. 
On motion, the society adjourned to meet at Dr. Beattie’s 
hospital for clinics at 8.30 the next morning. 
Clinics. —Dr. Beattie presented a case that had shown diffi¬ 
culty in respiration, gradually increasing for a year or more. 
O11 examination the horse was found to have suffered a fracture 
of the nasal bone. This case was not operated on as the weather 
was very cold. 
Dr. D. Roberts performed ovariotomy on a bitch, and did 
the operation very quickly and neatly. 
Dr. H. P. Clute gave a demonstration in veterinary dentistry, 
after which the society adjourned to meet in Milwaukee next 
September. W. G. Clark, M. D. C., Secretary. 
GBNBSBB VABBBY VBTBRINARY MBDICAB 
ASSOCIATION. 
The January meeting was held at the Hotel Bivingston, 
Rochester, N. Y., Jan. 25th, 1900. 
Vice-President W. G. Dodds in the chair. The following 
responded to roll-call : T. S. Rich, D. B. French, B. Knight, 
B. R. Webber, A. G. Tegg, W. G. Dodds, J. H. Taylor, A. Y. 
Bari, N. N. Befler, J. C. McKenzie, R. J. Palmer, A. McCon¬ 
nell, P. J. Johnson, G. C. Kesler, D. P. Webster, Win. Hunter, 
W. B. Stocking and W. J. Payne. 
Reports of officers showed association to be in a flourishing 
condition. 
