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SOCIETY MEETINGS. 
Dr. Parslow thinks some of these enlargements in the teats 
are pclypi. 
Dr. S. Whitbeck being called to read his paper on “Nitro¬ 
glycerine ; Its Action and Uses,” stated that he had not com¬ 
pleted his experiments with the drug, and promised to produce 
a paper on the subject on some future occasion. 
Dr. G. A. Scott, of Independence, la., who was on the pro¬ 
gramme for a paper on the subject of “ Filaria Oculi Equi,” 
was unavoidably absent, but had forwarded his paper, which 
was read by the Secretary. Discussion followed regarding eye 
operations—puncturing the cornea for treatment of ophthalmia 
specific, etc. 
Dr. Miller says there is little danger, and frequently punc¬ 
tures the coats of the eye in treating this form of ophthalmia 
with good results, if performed in the early stages. If there 
have been several attacks, the operation is useless. 
Dr. Peters has operated with complete success. The cornea 
is tough, and it takes a pretty sharp knife to go through. 
Dr. R. R. Hammond, of Ee Mars, la., then read a paper on 
“Amputation of Uterus in Cows.” 
Discussions followed regarding similar cases, treatment, 
trusses, etc., Drs. Drinkwater, Austin, Stewart, Brown and 
others taking part. 
Dr. Peters, of Uincoln, Neb., chairman of committee on or¬ 
ganization of a Trans-Mississippi Veterinary Association, re¬ 
ported correspondence on the subject. It seemed to be the 
opinion that such an organization could not be maintained 
without detracting from the interest and attendance of the 
American and State associations. 
Talks were made by quite a number of the members, and 
the kindly feeling existing between the Nebraska and Iowa 
associations frequently referred to, and all seemed to favor the 
holding of joint meetings on certain occasions. 
Dr. Shipley made a motion, which was seconded by Dr. Aus¬ 
tin, to receive the report and continue the committee to arrange 
for a joint meeting of the associations of Nebraska and Iowa at 
some future time. Dr. Brown moved to amend by adding “ and 
give the committee power to call a joint meeting of the two 
associations when in their opinion an opportune time has ar¬ 
rived.” The amendment was accepted and the motion as 
amended was voted and passed. 
At the request of Dr. Peters, the secretary of the Iowa asso¬ 
ciation (Dr. Brown) was added to the committee. 
