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will not increase the efficiency of the Army, and will set back the proper 
recognition of the profession a quarter of a century ; and 
Whereas, The eight thousand veterinarians in the United States 
to-day represent a profession, and are not to be classed on the pay list 
with teamsters as part of them are in the U. S. Army under the present 
system; therefore ., , f 0 
WE demand an organized Veterinary Corps as provided lor m b. 
4300 without change or amendment when this bill passes, or as a part 
of the first Army Bill which does pass in its place when Congress re¬ 
convenes, and we will as a body and as individuals use our best and 
strongest efforts to secure the passage of said Bill. 
THANKS TO DETROIT AND MICHIGAN. 
Whereas, This, our first meeting in this great Convention City of . 
Detroit, has been marked by an attendance in excess in number of any 
prior meeting, and . 
Whereas, The excellent work done by the Local Committee of Ar¬ 
rangements, the cordial reception of the chief magistrate of the city, the 
courtesies of the press, the intense interest of the Michigan State Asso¬ 
ciation members, the kindness of the ladies of Detroit and vicinity, have 
all contributed much to the pleasure and profit of our meeting ; there¬ 
fore, be it 
Resolved , That this Association tender their sincere thanks and ex¬ 
press their appreciation of the courtesies extended us, and trust that our 
meeting in this city may contribute much to the welfare and advance¬ 
ment of the profession in Michigan, Canada, and the Central West. 
THE AMALGAMATED ASSOCIATIONS OE NEW JERSEY. 
Whereas, The American Veterinary Medical Association has learned 
with much satisfaction and pleasure of the recent amalgamation of the 
three State Societies of New Jersey into the \ eterinarj Medical Associ¬ 
ation of New Jersey, and 
Whereas, In place of factional discord and weakness, we see, as the 
result of this amalgamation, unity, harmony and strength in the pro¬ 
fession throughout that State ; therefore, be it 
Resolved , That the congratulations of this Association be extended 
to the profession of the State of New Jersey and to that indefatigable 
worker and organizer, Dr. Wm. Herbert Lowe, of this Association, 
through whose labors this much-to-be-desired end has been accom¬ 
plished. 
DAIRY AND MEAT INSPECTION. 
Whereas, Cities are now recognizing the importance of dairy and 
meat inspection as essential to the protection of public health, be it 
Resolved , That we commend to their consideration the selection of 
men specially trained for the execution of the work in order that it may 
be effective. The veterinarian, by his training and his knowledge of 
animals in health and disease, is preeminently better qualified for these 
positions than any other class of people. We would also commend the 
adoption of the rules and regulations of the Bureau of Animal Industry 
pertaining to meat inspection as far as they are applicable to the con¬ 
ditions. 
veterinary education. 
Whereas, The ability of the veterinarian to promote the health of 
