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only in German and in French), I proposed to the doctor to 
translate them into Knglish. I received his kind authorization, 
d'lie work was no small undertaking - , but it is gratifying - to me 
to have been allowed to perform it, and that with all its weak 
points I am able to place it at the disposal of our friends, a 
work which at the proper time will be placed in the archives of 
the association. 
The various subjects presented to the Congress were highly 
important, the discussions that took place between the leaders 
of veterinary science were most interesting and instructive, and 
the resolutions which were adopted show the great results that 
may be expected from this-international meeting. 
The following are the resolutions adopted ; many of them 
are of the utmost importance at the present day to the veter¬ 
inary profession of America, principally those of the 3d, 5th, 
6th and 8th subjects. The question relating to veterinary in¬ 
struction is very valuable, and no doubt our veterinary colleges 
will not fail to read them with interest and benefit. 
I.—Preventive Measures Against the Spread of Epizooties in Conse¬ 
quence of International Cattle Trade . 
"The Seventh International Veterinary Congress considers an effec¬ 
tive fight against epizooties, in the interest of the individual States as 
well as of the public economical welfare, both useful and desirable. 
le means to be employed are a uniform application of scientific prin¬ 
ciples and an efficient regulation of the veterinary department of the 
intelligence department respecting epizooties, and of international 
cattle trade. 
But the Congress, considering the difference in the economical de¬ 
velopment and the conditions of traffic, as well as the dissimilitude of 
veterinary organization in the separate countries, does not think the 
moment has yet come for laying down definite principles of an interna¬ 
tional agreement. 
H-~ The Prevention of Foot-and-Mouth Disease. 
It is in the interest of an effectual prevention of foot-and-mouth 
disease : 
(1) By all and every means to prosecute the scientific investigation 
of this disease. 
(2) To exclude the infected district from free traffic. 
(3) To submit the traffic in cattle for sale to a strict veterinary police 
control in such a way that the cattle of cattle-traders should be placed 
under the inspection of the police before sale. 
