British Veterinary Journal (Volume 55) (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1902 Excerpt: ... 5. In eczematous dermatitis of the lower phalanges, it is the best remedial agent known to the writer, but has no special influence upon the course of dermatitis chronica verrucosa (greasy heels). 6. It gives superior results in the treatment of fistulous tracts, provided the general rules of surgery as to drainage, &c. are observed. 7. In otitis externa (canker of the ear) its action is astonishingly prompt and lasting. 8. Its peculiar properties render it continuously active, as it is not detrimentally influenced by the constituents of wound secretions. 9. Internally in gastro-intestinal ulcerations its action seems to be prompt and safe. (From Jour. of Comp. Med. and Vet. Archives.) POPULAR VETERINARY LECTURES. To the Editor of the Veterinary Journal. Sir, --At last the popular veterinary lecturer has reached our district, and we were surprised to observe in the advertising columns of the local papers an announcement in glaring capitals that a "professor," hailing from the Dublin College, was to lecture at different centres. There was also a paragraphic announcement describing the lucid and plain language used by the lecturer. The last of these lectures was delivered at the Court-House, before an audience of well-known farmers and rich agriculturists. This drew a lengthy description from the local press, and we are told by the latter that the meeting resembled a professor and his class; the latter after the lecture catechising the professor on many points. The treatment of milk-fever, &c. was described, also the inoculation for black-quarter. As a "sop" for the local practitioners the lecturer kindly suggested that a veterinary surgeon be called in to show them how these details were to be carried out. We presume that after this it would be a question of ...