CORRESPONDENCE. 
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serosity is collected from the parts of the lungs recently infiltrated^ 
or in the way of heptization. To that effect, they are incised in 
different directions and squeezed; the liquid thus obtained which 
has coagulated is squeezed again through a fine cloth, and is ready 
for use, or can be kept in a cool place. 
The virus obtained from the dark parts of the lungs gives rise 
oftener to accidents of gangrene than the liquid gathered as above. 
To operate, Mr. Robouane cut the hairs at the end of the tail ? 
and with a bistouri makes three incisions, one in the middle, and 
one on each side, and a little below. 
The dermis alone is interested, an assistant compresses the tail ? 
and keeps it dry from blood. The virus is, placed in the wounds 
with a lancet, the tail being kept raised for a few moments to 
allow absorption. Complications are prevented by caustics or 
incisions, scarifications or the actual cautery.—(Archives Veteri- 
naires). 
CENTRAL SOCIETY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE OF PARIS. 
The appreciation of the work done by the Central Society of 
Veterinary Medicine in Paris is fully recognized by a decree from 
the President of the French Republic in date of the 16tli of April ? 
which reads; 
Art. 1. The Central Society of Veterinary Medicine, established 
in Paris, is recognized as an establishment of public utility. 
The Status are approved such as they are annexed to the 
present 
Art. 2. The Secretary of Agriculture and Commerce is charged 
with the execution of the present.—(Archives Veterinaires). 
INFECTIOUS PLEURO-PNEUMONIA. 
By Charles B. Michener, D.V.S. 
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The outbreak of pleuro-pneumonia near Clinton, N. J., was 
thought to have subsided, and no cases occurred from about the 
