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EDITORIAL. 
We know that many difficulties are in the way, blit we do not 
think them insurmountable, and we sincerely believe that if the 
veterinarians now practicing in the United States will come 
together, such an association can be easily formed. It is with 
the hope that the subject may be considered by the profession, 
and with the desire to have it discussed, that we have made these 
remarks, and that we offer the pages of the Review to those who 
may be desirous of expressing their views on this important 
subject. 
VETERINARY ETHICS IN ADVERTISING. 
Although it may be a difficult and delicate point to decide, in 
many instances, just what constitnes a breach of medical ethics, 
yet there is a line beyond which we may not go without commit¬ 
ting a flagrant violation of what might be called our “ moral 
code.” 
We do not propose to speak, in this connection, of the practices 
of the “horse-doctors” and quacks, who recognize no authority of 
common rights, nor display any of that modest dignity which 
should characterize the conduct' and bearing of the professional 
veterinarian. 
It is to those within the ranks of the profession to whom our 
remarks are directed, and to the younger members in particular. 
After graduation, the question arises, how shall 1 endeavor to 
make my acquirements known to the public, and by what means 
may I hope to elicit a share of patronage ? 
Judging from what we daily see, it would seem that the meth¬ 
ods employed to “ establish a practice,” are almost as universal and 
varied as are the individuals so striving. Manv of these methods 
are highly objectionable, and do not serve to bring aught but re¬ 
proach upon the institution granting the diploma, and upon the 
person holding it. 
Not giving the matter the careful consideration it deserves, 
or a too ambitious greed for practice, will in all probability ex¬ 
plain the mistakes made by young men just leaving college. 
Have they not been taught the dignity of their profession ? 
