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formed on the teats, which eventually broke and became con¬ 
fluent, leaving large dark brown scabs. The teats were very 
sore ; so it was impossible to milk the cow without roping her. 
In two or three, vesicles formed around the coronet, and espe¬ 
cially near the cleft. These also ruptured, leaving a yellow or 
brown material, which would readily pulverize when dry. 
The treatment of all the cases was practically the same. I 
had no fatalities, but the disease caused a great loss to the 
owners on account of the milk supply being cut off. 
I may mention that I noticed nothing in connection with 
the pasture that might produce the trouble. I had three cases 
in calves that were running with their mothers, and one case in 
a cow that was stall fed and running in a small lot for exercise. 
I may add, in conclusion, if this trouble has been caused by 
some plant or weed and it could be discovered, it would be a 
true homoeopathic remedy for contagious apthse. 
Drs. Labron and Butler had had similar cases. A long dis¬ 
cussion followed, but no definite action was reached as to 
cause, etc. 
Dr. W. H. Gribble reported cases of lead poisoning. 
Dr. F. E. Anderson reported a very peculiar case, but not 
being in writing the Secretary did not get the facts. 
Meeting now adjourned to meet at 8.30 A. m. on the 12th. 
Jan. T2 .—Meeting called to order by Dr. Shaw. 
Dr. W. J. Torrence read a paper on u Rambling Thoughts 
in Veterinary Practice.” This paper was rambling, but never¬ 
theless full of sound sense and facts, but the doctor would not 
give us the manuscript. 
Dr. Geo. Butler criticised the paper, thinking the writer 
looked on the dark side of things ; but then we have our pessi¬ 
mists and our optimists even in a veterinary association ; and as 
one may be happy when he is miserable and the other misera¬ 
ble when he is happy, the difference in opinion does not prove 
anything. 
Interesting cases were reported by nearly all the members 
present. 
Prof. David S. White rendered the report of the Committee 
on Veterinary Progress, as follows : 
“Since the panic of 1893, when nearly all commercial in¬ 
dustries were paralyzed, our profession, like many others, re¬ 
ceived some staggering blows. Perhaps we felt the jar most 
when inventive genius harnessed electricity, compressed air and 
