OHIO STATE VETERINARY

MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

65th Annual Meeting January 5, 6,7, 1948 DESHLER-WALLICK HOTEL

VOLUME 1

AUTUMN 1948

COLUMBUS, OHIO

NUMBER 3

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AUTUMN, 1948

Number 3

FACULTY ADVISORY BOARD DR. W. R. KRILL, DR. R. E. REBRASSIER, DR. H. W. MAUGER, JR., Chairman, DR. W. G. VENSKE, DR. J. H. GAINER

HAL H. TAYLOR LAWRENCE M. BORST HENRY J. HOFACKER

STAFF Managing Editor JOHN G. MARTIN Associate Editor ROBERT L. SCHUBERT. . . .Circulation Manager Editor-in-Chief Associate Editor BUD FISHER Advertising Manager

ASSOCIATES KENNETH HAAS, CHARLES TITKEMEYER, CHUCK WHITE, KERMIT HEIDT, J. C. GEARY, RUTH HOUSEHOLDER, JOSEPH SOLOMAN, EDWIN JOE RALSTON, BOB MORGAN, CHARLEY MILLER, RICHARDS, J. BRUCE WENGER, NOLAN KLEP­ FORREST CUTLIP, FORREST COLE, HERB BERN­ INGER, WO0DR0W CARR, GEORGE BEAR, JAMES STEIN, JOE THEYERL, BOB W H I T E U S , R. E . BLUE, ROBERT CUSTIS, H A . DEAL, WILLIAM JACOBS, H. E. POWER, JAMES BRATTON, D. E. EVERSOLE, ROBERT FARRELL, DON POSTLE, DAVIS, STANLEY TSCHANTZ, DON PRICE, MEL NORMAN SAX, JAY SMITH, JOHN WALKER, DOERR. JESSE GREGORY, PAUL MEYERS, K E N CROCKER,

WITH THE EDITOR

The Deshler Wallick Hotel, located in the heart of downtown Columbus, is the largest hotel in the City. It has 1000 rooms, each with bath, and meeting and banquet f a c i l i t i e s to accommodate groups ranging in size from ten to 1000 persons. Columbus being the fifth largest con­ vention city in the Nation, it goes with­ out saying that the Deshler Wallick serves as headquarters for more conven­ tions than any other hotel. In 1948, over 295 conventions have already met or will meet before the year is out at the Deshler for sessions ranging in duration from on« day to an entire week. The new owners of the Deshler, who assumed managership about one year ago, have been busily engaged in a re­ modeling and redecorating program unparalleled in the history of Columbus. Public space, sleeping rooms and the main lobby of the Deshler have taken on the "new look" and while the pro­ gram is still in progress, many trav­ elers, as well as local patrons, have marveled at the improvements which have already been accomplished. New public dining rooms have been

added, the most recent of which is the Hour Glass which now occupies a por­ tion of the main lobby, formerly a wasted and unused area. Supervising and directing all of the Deshler's operations is Palmer R. Sud­ daby, General Manager, while directing the convention activity is Richard H. Frey, Sales Manager. A hotel being the focal point for local business entertaining and social amuse­ ment, it is felt that Columbus' citizens may be proud of the facilities provided for the comfort and convenience of visi­ tors from other cities. The management is indeed happy that the Deshler has again been chosen as headquarters for the 65th Annual Con­ vention of the Ohio State Veterinary Medical Association. It has been our pleasure to serve this association for the past several years. We have enjoyed our role as host to this group. The man­ agement would appreciate any com­ ments which would aid us in better serving this group. We would like to take this opportunity to extend our sin­ cere wishes for a successful convention and continued progress in the future.

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ACROSS THE DEAN'S DESK DR. WALTER R. KRILL

The present school year at Ohio State University has been designated as the Diamond Jubilee year, since it marks the 75th anniversary since the Univer­ sity first opened its doors for the ad­ mission of students. In commemora­ tion of this important event, a two-day campus-wide celebration was held on October 14 and 15, with outstanding educators participating in a most stim­ ulafng series of programs. This is to be followed throughout the year by spe­ cial celebrations by the various colleges and departments, so that this memor­ able occasion in the life of our Univer­ sity will be given the recognition it so richly deserves. From a humble begin­ ning of seventeen students, the Uni­ versity has grown to the point where it is now the fourth largest educational institution in the world, with a peak enrollment of over 25,000. What is of far greater importance than the physi­ cal growth of the University is the qual­ ity of leadership it has produced, and the vast host of young men and women who have been given an opportunity for an education in their chosen field of endeavor. Of these things we can be justly proud. An example of the vision of those who guided the destiny of The Ohio State University during its past seventy-five years was the establish­ ment of a College of Veterinary Medi­ cine, the importance of which is just now being fully appreciated. If we are to maintain the high plane of nutrition of the American people with foods of animal origin forming the basic part of the diet, production of these foods must be made more efficient. As the first and most important step in in­ creasing this efficiency, we must do a

better job of controlling animal dis­ eases than we have in the past. This will require an ever increasing demand for veterinarians, and Ohio should feel proud of the wisdom and foresight of the early planners in establishing a College of Veterinary Medicine in this great University. I am also happy to say that the pres­ ent administration of the University is equally cognizant of the inadequacy of our present facilities and are looking forward to the time when those facili­ ties can be expanded in keeping with the modern needs of veterinary educa­ tion. As a part of this seventy-fifth anni­ versary celebration, our college has planned an open house during Farm and Home Week, which will be held March 22-25, 1949. The full details have not been worked out by the Com­ mittee, under the chairmanship of Dr. A. F. S?halk, but in general we are planning a series of exhibits and mo­ tion pictures depicting the veterinarian and his services. The committee felt there was no more appropriate occa­ sion for building good public relations, and the suggestion was heartily wel­ comed by those in charge of arranging

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for the Farm and Home Week pro­ gram. A cordial invitation is extended to each of you and join with us on this occasion later. A second and more im­ portant part will be our Annual Con­ ference for Veterinarians which will be designated as our Diamond Jubilee Conference. Definite plans for this con­ ference have not been made, and we would appreciate any suggestions from all veterinarians for the improvement of this annual occasion. Which reminds me that we have about fifty copies of the proceedings of the last conference on hand which we will be glad to mail, free of charge, to any one desiring them, so long as the supply lasts. Since this coming conference is our Jubilee Conference, we want to make it the biggest and best ever held, so plan now to attend and join with us on this im­ portant occasion. The conference will be held during the week of June 12th, the exact dates still to be decided. Another school year is well under way and our facilities are bulging. Sev­ enty students were admitted to the Freshman Class which brings the total undergraduate enrollment of our Col­ lege to 287. I was greatly surprised to note that of this number, 204 are mar­ ried, a fact which will be difficult for many of you to believe. Yet when we consider, the average age of the present student enrollment is well over 25 years, we must expect a higher per­ centage of married students than dur­ ing p r e v i o u s y e a r . I am sure the faculty will bear out the statement that our College has never had a finer or more serious group of students than at present. During the past few months there have been some changes made in the personnel of the Veterinary Faculty. Dr. Charles Lindborg, who was an In­

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1948 Borden Award to Dr. Schalk The latest recognition afforded Dr. Schalk has echoed throughout the na­ tion and is no longer news to readers of this publication. Reference is made to the 1948 Borden Award for "out­ standing dairy cattle disease research that has brought great benefits to man­ kind." Dr. Schalk, charter member and one of the founders of Alpha Chapter of Alpha Psi, is held in high esteem and affection by students and colleagues alike. He has done more than his share in bringing veterinary medicine to its proper plane among the professions, and his achievements should inspire us all toward greater effort in establishing the trail that he and others like him are blazing for us.

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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Since the reorganization of the Vet­ erinary Alumni Association at Cincin­ nati in August, 1947, there have been two regular meetings. The first meet­ ing was held in conjunction with the June Conference which is sponsored by the College. This meeting was a dinner meeting held the night of June 19. Fol­ lowing the banquet, a short business m e e t i n g was held. The SecretaryTreasurer reported that sufficient funds had been collected to set up seven me­ morial prizes to be awarded annually to the students excelling in the fields for which the honored individuals are best known. The prizes will all be $20 cash wards. The persons honored are: Drs. Sisson, White, Brumley, Shoe­ maker, Ashcraft, Hobbs, and Goss. Other business which was transacted was the recommendation that we be­ come affiliated with the Ohio State Uni­ versity Alumni Association. Following the b u s i n e s s meeting, the members were addressed by J. B. Fullen from the Alumni Association, and J. B. Taylor, University Business Manager, who out­ lined plans for the future of the Col­ lege of Veterinary Medicine. The meet­ ing closed with a short discussion by Head Football Coach Wesley Fesler. He also showed the films of the 1947 Ohio State-Michigan game.

urer. One new member of the Execu­ tive Board was elected, Dr. C. W. Crom­ ley. Following the election of officers, Dean W. R. Krill presented a short dis­ cussion of the affairs at the College. It was moved and seconded that a me­ morial prize be added to our list, said prize to honor Dean D e t m e r s , first Dean of the College of Veterinary Med­ icine. Two hundred and forty dollars were collected for this purpose. (It is necessary that about $340 be made available for setting up this award.) Following t h e m e e t i n g (which was highlighted by excellent refreshments), the group joined the alumni of other schools in a joint banquet and floor show. THE CONSTITUTION OF THE OHIO

STATE UNIVERSITY VETERINARY

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

ARTICLE 1

This Association shall be known as The Ohio State University Veterinary Alumni As­ sociation. The purpose of this Association shall be to furnish an organization to unite with the common interest of a degree from the College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University. All those who have received a degree from the above mentioned institu­ tion shall automatically become members of this Association. ARTICLE 2

The next meeting of the Veterinary Alumni Association was held in San Francisco on August 19. Approximate­ ly 60 members were present at this meeting. The following officers were reelected: Dr. T. W. Craver, Presi­ dent; Dr. A. H. Goth, Vice-President; Dr. Fred J. Kingma, Secretary-Treas­

The objects of this Association are: To promote a feeling of fellowship among its members, to further the interests of the Vet­ erinary College of The Ohio State University whenever and wherever possible, to protect the interests of graduates of the Veterinary College of The Ohio State University, if deemed advisable by the membership, when called upon to render such aid.

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SPECULUM ARTICLE 3

Meetings of the Association shall be held at and during the annual meeting of the American Veterinary Medical Association and also during the June Conference sponsored by the College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University. ARTICLE 4

Sec. 1. The officers of this Association shall be a President, Vice-President, and a Secre­ tary-Treasurer. These officers shall be elected by a majority of those votes cast at the meet­ ing held at the time of the meeting of the A.V.M.A. meeting. Sec. 2. The Executive Board shall consist of the President, Vice-President, SecretaryTreasurer, together with five members elected by the Association. The President shall be Chairman, and the Secretary-Treasurer shall be Secretary of the Board. ARTICLE 5

Sec. 1. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Association and of the Execu­ tive Board. Sec. 2. The President has authority to or­ der the payment of bills that may be presented to the Secretary-Treasurer, if in the judg­ ment of the Secretary-Treasurer such bills are just and necessary, and the President deems it advisable to make payment. Sec. 3. The President shall have the power to fill vacancies which occur in elective offices. He shall appoint all committees not otherwise provided for. Sec. 4. The President shall keep a file and turn over promptly to his successor all offi­ cial documents relating to the Association that may come into his possession.

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responsible for and disburse all monies be­ longing to the Association, with the consent of the Executive Board. All disbursements shall be ordered by and signed by the Presi­ dent and the Secretary-Treasurer. Sec. 3. At the close of his tenure of office, the Secretary-Treasurer shall promptly trans­ fer to his successor the official records and property of the Association in his possession. Sec. 1. The Executive Board shall super­ vise all actions of the officers relative to As­ sociation matters and administer interim ac­ tivities of the Association, subject to approval of the Association at the annual meetings. Sec. 2. The Executive Board shall admin­ ister the memorial prize fund and any other funds established by the Association. Sec. 3. The Executive Committee of the College of Veterinary Medicine shall each year select the recipients of the Memorial prizes, subject to approval by the Executive Board of the Association.

If any of you know some old remedies that were used a long time ago please send them to us and from time to time we will publish them. AROUND THE CLINIC

ARTICLE 6

The Vice-President shall preside in the ab­ sence of the President. He shall assume the duties of President for the unexpired term of the President should a vacancy occur in this office. ARTICLE 7

Sec. 1. The Secretary-Treasurer shall keep the records of all meetings of the Association, and shall keep a record of all business that he as transacted for the Association. Sec. 2. The Secretary-Treasurer shall be

A couple of juniors, Dave Crill, right, and John Martin, guided by the wisdom of Dr. Schalk are shown how to follow through on a "three quarter limping with a five-eights slack loose noose on a reefed beef featuring a right bight."

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STUDENT NEWS

The student chapter of the A.M.V.A. is off to a good start and appears to be headed for its greatest year. This or­ ganization deserves your support. At­ tend every meeting, voice your opin­ ions, and do not forget to boost The Speculum. October, 1948, finds the student ac­ tivities in full swing. The first quarter now being history, the seventy new faces making up the freshman class can relax now and really polish the dust off those "bones." The class of '52 has been the guests of our two professional fraternities at numerous functions already, and has en­ joyed its first A.V.M.A. meeting. Any day now it will awaken to its first "Spell and Define." Introduction of our freshman class to the Veterinary world was accomplished last year by means of a survey—the re­ sults of which were compiled into a com­ posit, "Mr. Freshman." It uncovered a great deal of interesting information about the seventy-odd men who now make up our Sophomore class. So, in the hopes of not sounding too much like the 1948 Almanac, let us repeat our­ selves and view this year's class with the same objective. Jack B. Kincaid, age 24, married and the father of one child is a veteran of 30 months' service. He is nearest to the average of the class by filling this des­ cription. Donald Wiest, Roy H. DeMotte, and Donald Davies are all close seconds. The class ranges in age from 19 to 35 years with the average falling at ex­ actly 241/2- Fourty of these new men are married and eighteen boast of being

fathers. The most outstanding in this respect, is Forrest Cutlip, whose three children give him the largest family. Joe Theyerl, President of the class, is a veteran of 60 months service. The average length of service of the fiftynine veterans in the class is 37 months. Of interest to the alumni may be the fact that seventeen of the men are im­ mediately related to veterinarians. Yes, and watch for jersey number 70 at the next Buckeye game and you'll see freshman Bill Miller, 6'4", 224 pounds of tackle. In response to, "Well, what do you think of Vet. school now that you are in?" Most of the answers were about as serious as the question is naive. Dick Stanley expressed the general viewpoint of all when he answered seriously that it is a great feeling of satisfaction to be starting to learn that which will be our bread and butter from here on out, and to be entering a profession of service upon which so much of our community life is dependent. Dan Thomas and Warner Rottman of the class have been actively engaged in the Ohio State Artificial Breeding Pro­ gram. Thomas did his work in Ashta­ bula County, Ohio, and Rottman oper­ ated in Clark County, Ohio. Forrest Cutlip has been active as the manager of the School of the Ozarks Jersey Farm in Missouri.

The applications for admission to this 1948 autumn quarter reached 418.

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Of these, 308 are from Ohio and the re­ maining 110 from our allies, Indiana, Kentucky, and West Virginia. * * * The class is composed mainly of vet­ erans. Fifty-six members have seen service with one of Uncle Sam's mili­ tary branches. * * * More statistics—the average age of the class is slightly under 25 ranging from Robert Whiteus, the youngest at the age of 19, to the old man of the class, Vaughn Morrison who is 35. * * * Before going into the same old line of boloney, I would like to issue a com­ mand and a request. I will command the student body and request the fac­ ulty to lend their full support to this publication during this school year. Do

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not wait to be asked. Contact any mem­ ber of the staff and inform him of your willingness to contribute something. This magazine reaches every veteri­ narian in the state of Ohio, plus all g r a d u a t e s of t h i s College located throughout the world. Our aim is to make The Speculum a magazine these men will look forward to receiving—to make it the best magazine published by any veterinary college in this coun­ try. We cannot attain this goal with­ out 100% cooperation, so let's be sound­ ing off. This offer is also extended to all readers of this magazine. It is good only in the United States and its de­ pendent countries which includes every­ body. The Fall Quarter started o.T minus any unusual excitement, and most of (Continued on Page 38)

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Do you Hunt? Then we bet you have an opinion on

THE FOX, VILLAIN OR OTHERWISE? By Edwin D. Richards, Wildlife Editor If you care at all for the outdoors, I can be certain of one thing: you are in­ terested in the fox. I quickly add that you hate him, but that only confirms my original statement. The presence of the fox in Ohio is the inevitable sub­ ject wherever sportsmen meet, be that in the field, around the cracker barrel, or before some formal conference such as the forthcoming Conservation Con­ gress. Ohio has extremists on both ends of a widely-diversified field. In the hill country, we find the fox "chasers." These men get their sports from run­ ning foxes with fine hounds, and club members who kill a fox are black-listed. The other extreme is seen in the upland hunter, many of whom passionately de­ test a fox. These men use their club treasuries to place a substantial bounty on the animal in question. As always, there is the middle-of-the-road faction. But this is for sure. If you hunt, you are not a neutral on this item. You link yourself (and usually vociferously!) with one of the above strata. The matter has been a pet with me since that late October day shortly after my twentieth birthday when I trapped my first fox. It was in those utterly lovely hills of Columbiana County. We had been feeding the foxes for some weeks in advance, in what trappers call the "bait-up" method, and t h e first first morning, after slipping in the trap, a young red was flagging in the sumacs. Even though I had trapped for years, I realized then and there nothing could match fox trapping for "kicks." It was

not like stopping a glaiket skunk or muskrat, or like shooting a rabbit. This animal's cagey antics presented a con­ tinual challenge. It was not until I learned bait would be taken while traps had been bared by the feathery touch of some old vixen who had tasted steel before. After probing around with an un­ biased mind, listening to both extremes and the middle too, while doing research on my own, it seems to boil down to one fact. The fox is nasty if out of hand, beneficial if his numbers are kept in check. We all understand that if man were entirely eliminated, the picture would balance p e r f e c t l y . Predatory carnivores rise and fall in cycles which run approximately seven years, just as do our rapidly-multiplying rodentia of concern here, rabbits, muskrats, and mice. When foxes hit their peak, rab­ bits and mice are down, for obvious reasons. When mink reach the crest of their cycle, they force the muskrat to the bottom of his, the muskrat being the natural prey of the mink. Now, if you can visualize this whole machination without man in there crop­ ping off the rabbit and the rat for meat and fur (actually sport is the basic im­ petus), you see it handles itself nicely. The predators with their single small litter of young once a year cannot be­ gin to match the rodents. When one group threatens to infest the land, dis­ ease, starvation, and their natural ene­ mies, where such exist, return the con­ dition to normalcy. To illustrate, we all recall the rabies scare seen in foxes a few years ago.

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But we have mankind in there com­ peting with the meat eaters for the ro­ dentia, and fowls too, of course, and thus the carnivorous animal is about as necessary as the present-day Perche­ ron. So, what is the alternative? The controller must be controlled. Kept in reasonable numbers, the fox is of proved benefit. Out of control during his peak, he will do things in his strug­ gle for survival which are completely antagonistic to his shy makeup, like venturing close to buildings to alleviate conditions on a congested poultry range. Methods of control are not within the bailiwick of this publication, but it should be realized by all whose sport is the hunt that trapping is the only measure of proved value. The poison program of the Biological Survey will live forever in infamy. It is impossible to do the job with hound or gun. Where­ as an acquaintance of mine in Geauga County single-handedly trapped and bountied 210 foxes last year. It is a great subject. Old Ed Keith, renown fox trapper of New York's Adirondacks, once called the fox the most "cussed and discussed" subject in the sporting world. It will be a dark day for the naturalist when the last red plume ceases to bob on Ohio's hills. Let the pros and cons forever ring out where field men gather.

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Called one of the most "cu??ed and discussed" subjects in the sporting world, this wily old character has acci­ dently stepped into one of our author's traps.

One of our single members has an unfortunate but interesting housing situation. He is the only man in a home which boasts four girls. Tired of being outnumbered, our romeo is accepting applications for another gentleman to come to his rescue.

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New Head of Federal Office DR. R. L. KNUDSON

Dr. Robert L. Knudson, D.V.M., was born in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. His family moved to England when Robert was 18 months of age. When Robert was four, the Knudsons returned to Cincinnati, Ohio, and later moved to Galloway, Ohio, where Rob­ ert attended high school. Robert graduated from Ohio State University in 1934. He was a member of Alpha Psi fraternity, and lived in the clinic as an interne his last year. After graduation, Dr. Knudson en­ tered Bureau Service. He did field work in various s e c t i o n s of Ohio, and in March of 1935, he was transferred to Augusta, Maine, to open a Brucellosis laboratory. In August of 1937 he was transferred to Buffalo, New York, to the Meat In­ spection Force. The Bureau sent him from there to the Pathological Labora­ tory of the Pathological Division at Chicago. In 1939 D r . Knudson was transferred to the Animal Disease Sta­ tion at Beltsville, Maryland, being as­ sociated with some of the research projects conducted there. Dr. Knudson entered the Army in April of 1942, and had tours of duty in New York, Tennessee, and Alabama. He was separated as a major in 1946, and returned to the Animal Disease Station at Beltsville, Maryland. He was then transferred to the Field Force of the Tuberculosis Eradication Division at Atlanta, Georgia. His position was Assistant Veterinarian in Charge. Dr. Knudson's present assignment is Veterinarian in Charge of the office at Columbus, Ohio. He will take charge Nov. 1, 1948. Dr. Knudson expresses himself as follows, "It is with mixed feelings of pride and joy to be able to

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return to the state of Ohio, and as a representative of the United States De­ partment of Agriculture to be associ­ ated with the State Division of Animal Industry, College of Veterinary Medi­ cine, Ohio State University, and all vet­ erinarians in Ohio, to cooperate in ani­ mal disease control programs for the benefit of the livestock industry." Congratulations to Dr. Knudson. His experience and record will enable him to bring an efficient and valuable pro­ gram to Ohio. FREAK Clipped and sent into us by Dr. J. T. Burriss was this report from the Som­ erset Press: Dr. H. R. Yost has reported the birth of a freak lamb on the farm of Clyde Woodyard, near Somerset. The lamb was born alive and had four fully developed hind legs, two tails, three front legs, one of them with two feet and two heads. It was one of a pair of twins. The other twin was normal in all respects. Dr. Yost later reported that the freak lived only a few hours.

One moron to another moron: "You know? I stayed up all the other night just watching a box of Duz, and it didn't do a dern thing." IN THE CLINIC

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EFFECTIVE EUTHANASIA BY NORMAN SAX

Methods of humanely destroying ani­ mals vary from the crude tactics of the layman to the more ethical techniques at the disposal of the veterinarian. To cover the more traumatic methods in one swift sentence, suffice it to say that if an animal is submitted for destruction, the professional man must be able to perform the task in a manner superior to any means at the owners' hands. If this were not so there would be no need for veterinarians to perform this duty. The use of drugs is well known to all practitioners, both their advantages and disadvantages. The method used at the Pathology De­ partment is probably the most efficient and practical devise for quick and hu­ mane euthanasia. The equipment con­ sists of: 15-20 feet of twisted lamp cord. 2 battery clips (1"). 1 male plug. 110-115 A.C. outlet.

The total cost should not exceed $2.00. The male plug is connected to one end of the cord while the other end of the cord is untwisted for three or four feet, one of the battery clips is conencted to each end of the untwisted section of cord and the apparatus is now assembled and ready for use. To operate, the battery clips are securely fastened to the animal, one anteriorly, the other posteriorly. The fold of the flank and loose areas of skin over the lumbar regions are ex­ cellent places for posterior connections, while the lips, ears, or loose skin of the cervial region are good spots for the anterior clip. These clips have springs in them and will hold securely to the animal with little discomfort. As a mat­

ter of physics, to insure good connection the areas of contact, the clips should be moistened. The animal is snubbed to a post during the preparation. When the plug is inserted into the outlet the cur­ rent travels along the wire and into the animal, through the clips, the animal stiffens and in two or three minutes is dead. Several p r e c a u t i o n a r y measures should be observed. The only person to plug in the cord should be the one who has placed the clips on the animal; rub­ ber gloves may be worn, although if care if exercised this is not necessary. Pools of water in the area should be dried up and it is best if the operation is carried out on a woden floor to elimi­ nate possibility of shocking anyone but the animal. Some practitioners advo­ cate the use of a switch and pilot light, the only disadvantage to this is that a burned out light will give a false sense of security, and the more simple the equipment used the less is the hazard. This method is equally effective for both large and small animals, although cats and small puppies require a more sustained charge than other animals. The cause of death seems to be due to an anoxia that results from the sudden tetany of the respiratory muscles. The Humane Society recommends electrocution as the kindest and most satisfactory manner of destroying ani­ mals. The rapidity of onset indicates that the animal is unconcious before falling to the ground. The simple re­ quirements and cost, ease of using, ef­ fectiveness, and lack of discomfort to the animal indicate that this method of euthanasia could well be investigated by practitioners now using other means.

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Hon. George W. Gillie,

Congressman

Representative George W. Gillie, Fourth District of Indiana, is the only veterinarian in Congress. He has served in this capacity since 1938 when he was elected to the 76th Congress. He has since been reelected to the 77th, 78th, 79th, and 80th Congresses. But Representative Gillie has not al­ ways been a politician, nor, what is more unusual, has he always been an American. He was born in Berwickshire, Scot­ land, on Aug. 15, 1880. When he was two years old, his family came to the United States to settle in Kankakee, Illinois. Two years later, they moved again, this time to Fort Wayne, Indi­ ana, where Dr. Gillie still makes his home. It was here in Fort Wayne he at­ tended public schools and the Interna­ tional Business College. Furthering his education, he completed a course in dairy science and industry at Purdue University in 1901, and 1907 received the degree of Doctor of V e t e r i n a r y Medicine from the Ohio State Univer­ sity. The next year, Dr. Gillie obtained a new job and a wife. His wife is the former Grace Nannette Merion of Co­ lumbus, Ohio, who is also a graduate of Ohio State University, class of 1908. Rep. and Mrs. Gillie now have two mar­ ried daughters. He was in charge of meat inspection of Allen County from 1908 until 1914. In that year he entered private practice in Allen County. His political career began in 1917 when he was elected sheriff of Allen County, a position which he held in the years 1917-1920, 1929-1930, and 1935­ 1936.

1948

R.O.T.C. Ohio State's Veterinary College has a new organization within it's ranks this year. Starting with the fall quar­ ter 1948, six Veterinary Colleges in the country have been authorized to orga­ nize a Veterinary R.O.T.C. unit. Ohio State is one of the privileged six. The R.O.T.C. unit is being organized here by Colonel Look Up Hollycross (OSU, 1914). The unit must have fifty members within two years or financial support will be withdrawn. There had been a Veterinary unit at OSU for several years, but it was dis­ banded in the mid-thirties due to failure of Congress to appropriate funds. Now that the unit is being revived, we all hope that it will be successful in its re­ organization because the R.O.T.C. has done so much to prepare young men as junior Veterinary officers when they are called upon to serve their country.

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The "College in the Cornfield," that's what they called it. The "College in the Cornfield." Sounds funny now, but in 1873 the Ohio Agricultural and Mech­ anical College has something new, some­ thing different, something promising This institution of higher knowledge started as one of the land grant colleges. It was an attempt to bring to a greater amount of people, a greater amount of learning. Now proudly conscious of its descriptive nickname, The Ohio State University pauses in its 75th year of existence to survey the future, but never forgetting the great accomplishments of the past. The fifteen men and two women who made up its entire student body, on that first school day in September, didn't particularly like the appellation, but they had to admit its aptness. The city of Columbus, population 35,000, ex­ tended only a little beyond the Union

Railway Station. From that point on­ ward, the students journeyed up the rough Worthington Pike to the new col­ lege, passed open fields and farm houses. Some came by foot, others on horseback and a few in carriages. The main, and only, college building (now U Hall) stood on a knoll, dominating the Neil farm site, and was visible from Worth­ ington Pike to the east. Woods lay to the north, and pasture lands spread south down a slight slope. The housing situation in 1873, even as today, was a little worrisome. Co­ lumbus residents could commute daily to college, but the $25,000 "hotel" for out-of-towners was far from comple­ tion. The "hotel," known as the "North Dorm," was not ready for occupancy un­ til some time later. First President Edward Orton had a fine brick residence that stood at one of the dirt road en­ trances to the campus, and the profes-

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PAST AND PRESENT

sor of agriculture, Norton S. Town­ shend, had the only other faculty resi­ dence on the college grounds—a home near the corner of the present Eleventh Ave. and High Street. Three other pro­ fessors had rooms on the third floor of University Hall, and Professor Menden­ hall, of Physics, with his wife and infant son, lived temporarily on the second floor. A large part of the basement was divided into rooms by means of muslin partitions, and out-of-town male stu­ dents slept there. A commissary was set up in the other end of the basement. Much work remained to be done on the building ,which had only figuratively opened some of its doors; others re-

mained yet to be hung. Lectures and recitations were frequently disturbed by the noise of hammer and saw. The local water supply was inadequate. There was no gas and no electricity. Isolated by lack of communication, the infant college was as far from the city as Columbus is now from Timbuctoo. The University which now speaks to the entire state in the 5,000-watt voice of Radio Station WOSU, began it com­ munication with the outside world in 1874 via a single iron telegraph wire strung on trees and posts from the main building to Columbus by students and faculty.

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BASEBALL

Our college is very proud of the ac­ for the "Vet Students" when he hit a complishments of its baseball team last home run in the second inning. spring. The 'Vets" won five games in a The team consisted of eight Fresh­ season in which they were unbeaten and men, one Sophomore, and two Juniors. unscored upon until the last play-off We will be looking for those Freshmen game of the tournament in which they to bring home a trophy at least once a were unbeaten and unscored upon until year for the next three years. Inciden­ the last playoff game of the tournament tally, the trophy they won is on dis­ in which they defeated the Tower Club play in the office of Drs. Mauger and of O.S.U. Stadium, 6 to 3. Diesem. It is the first trophy to be In the playoff game with the Tower won by a team composed of all veter­ Club, the "Vets" were behind, 3-2, go­ inary students since 1926. ing into the last half of the ninth in­ The team roster consisted of Dick ning. With one man out and one man Dill, catcher; Litus Grilliat, Richard on, "Slugger" Tully, as a pinch hitter, Tully, and John Neas, pitchers; Thomas belted a home run. The next man up Freas, first baseman; Donald Ringley was Chester Paulus, shortstop, and he and Edwin Zoerb, alternating at sec­ also hit a homer. The "Vets" scored ond base; Charles F. White, third base­ one more run in that inning to wind up man ; Chester Paulus, shortstop; Otho the scoring for the game. John Lies, Miller, rightfielder; Dale Andregg, cen­ leftfielder, was the first man to score terfielder; John Lies, leftfielder.

"ROAD TO SURVIVAL" — THE THOUGHT-PROVOKING "BOOK-OF-THE-MONTH" by Wm. Vogt, authority on the capacity of the earth to provide for its steadily increasing populations, marshals the sober doc­ trines of veterinary medicne regarding the danger of mass hun­ ger and ultimate starvation through the rapid mining of the land by mechanized farming, livestock reduction, and other wasteful practices. " 'ROAD TO SURVIVAL' " says Editor Kartman of Coronet, "should be required reading in America, Europe, Asia, and Africa," in order that its grim predictions may be acted upon in stride and the shortage of food already felt in every community prevented. The mounting honor accorded to veterinary medicine on account of frightening food problems is a token to guard against the demot­ ing effect of non-professional mo­ rality in the commercial as well as in the clinical fields.

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"I watched the Navy burn up in Pearl Harbor." He left Hawaii and was as­ The newest addition to the staff of signed to the California Quartermaster the Veterinary College here at O.S.U. Depot near San Francisco, where he is Forrest L. Holycross, Colonel, Vet­ received his Colonelcy in 1942. His du­ erinary Corps, U.S.A. Colonel Holy- ties there consisted of materials at the cross has been directed by the army to Depot designed for Pacific shipment. reorganize t h e V e t e r i n a r y R.O.T.C. A general food analysis laboratory was Unit, which has been disbanded for also maintained. After leaving Cali­ many years due to lack of appropriated fornia, Colonel Holycross was stationed funds. Recently money has been grant­ at Fort Dix, New Jersey, from which ed and Ohio S t a t e w a s one of t h e station he was retired. After retire­ schools selected to have an R.O.T.U. ment, he made his home in Columbus Unit. and has lived here since. In 1918, he Although the Colonel was retired in married Laura Helen, and they have 1947 on basis of over 30 years' active one son, 29 years old. service, he was recalled to active duty Colonel Holycross has an extremely August 15, 1948, at the request of the pleasant personality, and most of his President of the United States. His students agree that his classes are very recall was necessitated by the extreme interesting. His hobby is aviation, and shortage of veterinarians in the army he recently purchased a Cub-type of at the present time. airplane which he flies at every oppor­ In returning to Ohio State Univer­ tunity. The Colonel is vitally interested sity, Colonel Holycross merely joins the in the future of the Veterinary Corps, staff of his former alma mater. He en­ and wishes to make the following state­ tered Veterinary School in 1911, and in ment : "The Army Veterinary Corps 1914 received his D.V.M. as a classmate offers a very interesting career, and of Drs. Grossman, Rebrassier, and the any young man so desiring would find late Dr. Hobbs. The Colonel was home many things of value and education in in Union City, Ohio, in 1892, and prior this selection." to coming to Ohio State lived near Marysville and Columbus. After grad­ IN THE CLINIC uation, a three year old p r a c t i c e in M o r r o w County was interrupted by World War I, and in 1917 the young doctor entered the army as a Second Lieutenant. He served in a Cavalry unit along the Mexico border, and de­ cided to remain on active duty follow­ ing the armistice.

Meet The Colonel

In 1920, the Colonel served at the Re­ mount Station in Fort Reno, Oklahoma, and in 1921 left for the P h i l i p p i n e Islands where he spent 27 months. De­ cember 7, 1941, found him at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, where, as he puts it, Page Seventeen

Surgery Class Seniors

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"GOOD OLE DAYS"

Treatments 100 Years Ago A century ago, when "Gradpaw was a pup," the farrier represented our molern day practitioner. His treatments for the diseases of the horse to him were the latest thing. In other words, he "had it." Some of these remedies have endured the one hundred years without any modification and still stand and get some results. Others are now absurd and strike a not of humor to those that are trained in the modem aspects of veterinary medicine. By browsing in the library and talk­ ing to the "old timers" some of these treatments have been uncovered and some of the most interesting ones re­ corded. First of all, "Poll Evil." The treat­ ment consisted of liberal bleeding fol­ lowed by a physic and application of a poltice. The poltice was usually made by rubbing a piece of old bacon with a flat iron and then applied to the area. Then a finely ground portion of flint glass was put into urine and buried in the ground for three or four days. One teaspoon, or more, was then placed in each ear for three to five days. (Brother, that cured 'em.—Ed.) Of course "The Staggers" was a great problem then and was treated in the fol­ lowing way. This disease was divided into two classes—The Head Staggers and the Heart Staggers. Some farriers claimed this ailment to be one and the same. At this time it was quite a mat­ ter of dispute. The cause was claimed to be the result of the liver making blood so fast that the cavity of the heart be­ came overloaded and the blood flew up

the neck vein until the head was over­ loaded too. If there was no relief the horse died. The cure: "Bleed him well as soon as possible by striking the veins in several places at once and taking away four or five quarts at a time. If he survives the first fit, cut several rowls, give him clysters at night and morning made of barley water and a little sweet oil and salt. At the same time blow a little red pepper or white hellebore into each nos­ tril and give the following in a little hot ale. 4 drams Bark 16 grains Turbeth Mineral y-i oz. Camphor Be careful not to let him knock his head for it will increase the disorder. If he survives the first fit give him 2 ounces Crocus Mettalorum every day to thin his blood for fear of a relapse. It is proper to give the following ball once a month thereafter for four or five months to keep the blood thin. 1 oz. Rhubard in powder V2 do. Jalap 2 grams Calomel" The common cold was "caught" in a very logical way. The merchant having been in the market place all day and being tired and thirsty stopped at the ale house on his way home for the prem­ ium beer of the day. Since the horse was hot he stood in the yard and let the cool evening breezes blow over him. The treatment consisted of a conglomeration of herbs, barks and powders mixed in a little warm ale and used as a drench. (So help me, that's what the book said. —Ed.)

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Mange was considered a very con­ tagious disease that was caused by rub­ bing the animal with burlap sacks. The treatment was a sulfur preparation. This seems a little more logical. In the same book, "The Complete Far­ rier," it also tells how to make beer and cure cancer, grease wagon wheels and cure meat. This book was the only mod­ ern text of the day. All of us are interested and at times amused at some of these treatments and when compared to modern-day therapy with the new biologies and Pharmaceu­ ticals they seem crude to say the least, but don't laugh too loud because our grandchildren may laugh at some of us when we tell them of the good results we got in our day by using such things as penicillin and streptomycin.

1948

The sophomore class was polled re­ cently on "how does it feel to be a soph­ more?" this was their reply: LEWIS HAFENBRACK—"As soon as the last final exam was over last June, I celebrated by going home and putting on my new suit." RICHARD TULLY—"Huh?" LESLIE J. SEIGNEUR—"It feel very

fine, but I wish that I could've gone through that anatomy book just one more time." WILLIAM A. WERNET—"I'm speech­ less." " R I P VAN WINKLE" WHITE—"Soph­

more? Who's a sophmore? Oh, I won­ dered why some one woke me up last June." CHARLES W. FOGLE—"Hot dog, more books to carry."

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AGRICULTURE NEWS

Protecting Ohio's three and one-half billion dollar industry is the major re­ sponsibility of the Ohio Department of Agriculture. Protecting the farmer against fraud in the manufacture and sale of ferti­ lizer ; fraud in the mixture and sale of commercial feeds for livestock and poul­ try; fraud in the m e r c h a n d i s i n g of seeds and plants; checking for honesty the weights and measures of all prod­ ucts the farmer buys and sells; admin­ istering all licensing and bonding laws covering the distribution of agricul­ tural products and human foods; in­ specting all food for human consump­ tion in t h e m a r k e t s and processing plants for adulteration, misrepresenta­ tion, false labelling, and unsanitary h a n d l i n g ; administration of all live­ stock and plant disease and pest laws; supervision of the s t a t e and county fairs; inspection and grading of poul­ try and dairy products, and providing market news. These are among the services of this important department of state government. The Animal Industry Division, with the cooperation of the livestock farmers and the veterinarians of the state with additional qualified personnel and lab­ oratory facilities, have advanced Ohio's rank in control of B r u c e l l o s i s from eleventh place to fourth in the United States in 1948. Control of bovine tu­ berculosis and other livestock diseases have advanced in proportion. The significance of this achievement can be appreciated only when we real­ ize that 72% of the farmers' income is derived from the sale of livestock, and that beef, pork, mutton, poultry, milk, eggs, and other livestock products make up the basis of the American diet.

Likewise, the Plant Industry Divi­ sion has increased services during the 1947 and 1948 biennium as follows: 14% increase in number of nurseries inspected; 8% in number of nursery stock dealers' services; 148% increase in number of square miles in the bar­ berry eradication survey; 1085% in­ crease in number of acres sprayed and dusted for Japanese beetle control; 8% increase in number of apiaries in­ spected for bee disease; 10% increase in the number of agricultural seed sam­ ples analyzed, and 8%. increase in the number of feed, fertilizer, and lime­ stone samples analyzed. The new truck purchased this year by the Department of Agriculture and equipped with weights to test heavy duty scales should save farmers and dealers thousands of dollars in the sale and purchase of livestock, grain, fuel, etc. Personnel to provide services in the Department of Agriculture include, in addition to the administrative and nec­ essary office staff, veterinarians, plant pathologists, chemists, seed analysts, and a great variety of skilled inspec­ tors. Close coordination of work with the College of A g r i c u l t u r e , Experiment Station, and agricultural organizations have aided in improved and more effi­ cient services to the public; increasing interdependence of agriculture and in­ dustry is building a spirit of coopera­ tion between rural and urban interests in Ohio. An enlarged and revitalized State Board of Agriculture is providing the necessary grass roots council for this department of state government.

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SIXTY-FIFTH ANNUAL MEETING, THE OHIO STATE VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, JANUARY 5, 6, 7, 1949

The next annual meeting of the Ohio State Veterinary Medical Association will be held at the Deshler-Wallick Ho­ tel in Columbus, J a n u a r y 5-7, 1949. The Executive Committee has already a r r a n g e d a literary program which they feel will satisfy all members. Wed­ nesday afternoon will be devoted to Small Animal Practice. Highlighting this program will be a discussion by Dr. Brinker, from Michigan State Col­ lege, on the use and the intermedullary pin in fracture therapy. Following this, there will be a discussion of two dis­ eases in which p r a c t i t i o n e r s have shown considerable interest: leptospi­ rosis and infectious hepatitis. Dr. Cof­ fin, from Angell Memorial Hospital in Boston, will dis:uss these topics. Fol­ lowing these presentations, a panel of experts (including the above two men) wTill present a discussion of small ani­ mal practice problems. Questions will be sought from the members in the audience. It is hoped that all in attend­ ance will be anxious to air their prob­ lems so that all will benefit by the dis­ cussion. Thursday morning, a program which should be particularly well received will

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DR. R. E. REBRASSIER, President-Elect Dr. G. W. LIES, President

be presented. The entire morning will be devoted to a discussion of cattle ster­ ility. We will present six speakers, all specialists in their field. These men will present short, concise discussions of the importance of their specialties in cop­ ing with cattle sterility. A physiologist will present normal physiology, a nu­ tritionist will bring out the importance of good nutrition in preventing and treating sterility. A pathologist will present the pathological aspects of ster­ ility. A nationally known practitioner from Georgia, who has had considerable e x p e r i e n c e w i t h t h i s problem, will bring out the practitioner's approach. A surgeon will bring out the impor­ tance of surgery in combatting certain phases of sterility. A discussion of the use of endocrine products in treating sterility will also be featured in this full morning program. Those in attendance will be given adequate time to quiz the speakers during this session. This is

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your program and it is hoped you will take full advantage of this splendid op­ portunity to learn more about this im­ portant subject. Thursday afternoon will be an op­ portunity to catch up on the use of, and regulations concerning, the use of New­ castle vaccine. Dr. Ingalls has prom­ ised to present this current topic in concise and informative form. Dr. Ferguson, from the poultry de­ partment at The Ohio State University, has consented to let our members know what the poultry industry expects of the veterinary profession. Those of you who have heard Dr. Ferguson speak know we are due for a real treat. He is an excellent as well as an entertain­ ing speaker. As a feature of this afternoon's pro­ gram is a discussion by Dr. Hofferd, from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on problems of a swine practitioner. Dr. Hofferd has a national reputation as a specialist

in swine diseases. Those members who have some swine practice will, I am certain, be pleased with Dr. Hofferd's appearance on our program. As an added feature, we are fortu­ nate in having the president of the A.V.M.A. as our guest for the second straight year. Dr. L. M. Hurt, from Los Angeles, California, will speak to us briefly Thursday afternoon. He also consented to speak briefly at our ban­ quet Thursday night. We have asked that an employee of the Bureau of Animal Industry make a survey of the incidence of swine erysip­ elas in Ohio. If this can be completed by January, a report will be given by this veterinarian on Thursday after­ noon. Friday morning will again be packed with information on topics of real im­ portance to all large animal practition­ ers. Treatment for mastitis is always

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DR. J. H. HELWIG, Treasurer

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COOPERATIVE VETERINARY RESEARCH IN OHIO By

DR. B. H. EDINGTON

Professor- of Veterinary Research The progress of Veterinary Medicine to swine enteritis, new and improved depends upon three basic endeavors— methods for diagnosis of brucellosis in Research, Education, and Practice. cattle, and investigations in infectious While, by definition, these fields of ac­ gastro-enteritis of young pigs. tivity may be readily separated, neither The latter disease assumed alarming one can develop its fullest efficiency occurrence in pigs born during the alone. Research is of little value unless Spring of 1947. The mortality rate was its findings be included in an educa­ very high in pigs during the first days tional program, and the efforts of both following their birth. The disease find their maximum utility only when spread rapidly throughout the farrow­ fully implemented by the activities of ing herd and in some instances resulted in practically the entire loss of the pig the practicing veterinarian. The close relationship of the fields of crop. The principal symptoms shown by the Veterinary education and research is obvious. Cooperative veterinary re­ affected pigs were: shivering, vomiting, search found its first encouragement in diarrhea, loss of appetite, rapid dehy­ Ohio when the General Assembly in dration, and death within one to four 1929 enacted a law transferring control days. Pyrexia was seldom present but of the State Serum laboratory at Reyn­ sub-normal temperatures were fre­ oldsburg from the Ohio Department of quently observed. Adult swine in some Agriculture to the Ohio Agricultural instances showed evidence of the disease Experiment Station. The mandate of although death seldom occurred in the this legislation being that cooperative older animals. Some affected sows research in diseases of domesticated would vomit, show diarrhea, and com­ animals and fowls should be conducted plete suspension of milk production. by the Experiment Station and the Ohio Recovery usually occurred within a few State University ,College of Veterinary days. Investigations indicate that the caus­ Medicine. During the past years of this coopera­ ative agent is present in the gastro­ tive undertaking, various animal di­ intestinal contents of affected pigs and sease problems have been investigated. that the disease is readily transmitted Those given pincipal consideration to young pigs by oral administration of were: pullorum disease, fowl pox vac­ this material. The specific etiological cination, coccidiosis, fowl l e u k o s i s , factor has as yet not been definitely es­ sheep parasitism, hog cholera vaccines, tablished. Infectivity of the intestinal swine enteritis, Aujeszky's disease, content of affected pigs has been main­ Johnes' disease, bovine trichomoniasis tained for several months under sub­ zero refrigeration. and brucellosis in cattle. No treatment yet employed has C u r r e n t l y the work is directed toward: preventive treatment for avian proved effective. Preventive measures coccidiosis, utilization of hog cholera include improved sanitation, complete vaccines, relation of nutritional factors (Continued on Page 36) Page Twenty-four

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organized men in the college to make such a presentation, and our choice for the first award was Dr. Arthur F. Schalk. He was awarded a gold key and certificate at a banquet in his honor. Dr. Schalk was later the recipient of the Borden Award in August, which perhaps indicates that we are on the right track insofar as our selections are concerned. We hope that we shall con­ tinue to be on this same track, but this will be largely the job of the alumni. This year will feature similar awards to two alumni and two actives. * * * This chapter has shown many and The largest assemblage of Gamma diverse advances since the spring quar­ Chapter Omega Tau Sigma Alumni ter last year, and so far this quarter the roof, gathered ever to meet under one general trend of enthusiasm has been high. Herein we shall attempt to ac­ this summer at a luncheon in the fra­ quaint you with our activities. Space ternity house. In a welcoming address prevents us from reporting all but the President Deal made a few introductory remarks, and then gave a brief resume more interesting. of the past year's events. He presented * * * Dr. Theobald, Chairman, who then con­ Quite a step forward was seen in the ducted the election of officers. Those formation of a new chapter. The Eta elected to office were: Chapter of Omega Tau Sigma was insti­ L. D. Barrett, Akron, President gated early this summer, and was ele­ Don Wade, Lancaster, Vice President vated to the rank of an active body at R. L. Rudy, Columbus, Sec.-Treas. the beginning of this quarter. Head­ quarters are at the Georgia Veterinary Plans were then discussed for the College. The Zeta Chapter at nearby coming year, and new committees were Auburn, aided in ceremonial and initia­ appointed. tory rites, acting through an advisory It is hoped that such enthusiastic re­ board. The president is Charles N. Mc­ sponse can be gained each year, and that Neill, and the membership consists of as much can be accomplished as was this twenty-two actives and two faculty. past meeting. * * * The addition of the Georgia Chapter An Alumni Cocktail Party and Lunch­ raises the total of our chapters to six in number. May the Eta group be a eon is scheduled during the Ohio State Meeting January 5, 5-7 p. m., Parlor H, successful one! Deshler-Wallick. Banquet, 12 Noon, * * * Last year this chapter formulated a Thursday, January 6, Parlor H. Send plan whereby a man, outstanding in the in reservation. You are cordially in­ profession, could be publicly recognized vited. Further information of a more for his services and contributions to the explicit nature will be mailed to you in profession. We were the first group of the near future. Plan to be there!

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For the first time in several years the Constitution of the fraternity has been rewritten and reworded. An all-summer occupation for the men of this chapter, this revised edition is now in the hands of the Grand Council and all other chap­ ter heads. * * * As press time rolls nearer and nearer, we find ourselves aided by the presence of nearly thirty men in our midst. These pledges were selected primarily from the freshman and sophomore classes, and are what we consider the "cream of the crop." Several have moved into the house already, where they can be seen almost any night with scapula or femur in hand and Sisson and Grossman before them. Little do they know what is in academic or fraternal store for them, and, as they put it, little do they know! * * * On the mantle in the O.T.S. living room, centered between the many sports trophies of previous years, is a little wooden object that means a lot to us. This is the much cherished Alpha PsiO.T.S. Keg Trophy. This keg did not get on our mantle by merely wishing it there, but it was the result of a lot of hard work on our part. It was the result of our winning two out of the three interfraternity sports events. In the past year we have plummeted to the forefront in baseball and especially basketball, thereby win­ ning the keg. Many of you alumni remember the keg and the occasions associated with it in the form of the post-game stag parties. There will be three such parties this year. That is for sure. But the question of who will have the keg this time next year is the problem at hand. We surely will try to keep it.

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This year our sports teams are shap­ ing up fine, with a large group out for football. We have with us first-string men from Yale, Iowa, and Purdue. If that is any indication of what to expect, we should be on top in football at least; while baseball and basketball are more or less our long suits anyway. We hope to be on top of the pile come next year. * * * We have staged several events of social nature this quarter which have proved to be rather interesting. Two of our events might have been accom­ panied by the theme, "It's Magic," for they featured our own Mack McCloud in various card trick interludes, and "Scotty" at another meeting in a more general magic show. At the smokers quite a few of the faculty members were present, includ­ ing Dr. Krill and Dr. Schalk. The lat­ ter made a short address before the group concerning the social and profes­ sional importance of joining a group such as ours. House dances were also held in sev­ eral numbers, usually after a football game, and these also drew greatly upon the student and faculty ranks. The floors were all too small for the num­ bers wishing to dance. * * * In the winter quarter of last year the O.T.S. Choir was organized. The first choral group to originate from the vet­ erinary college in many years, it was "grin and bear it" for the director for a while, for the singing sounded much like the discords of the maternity ward at first, then slowly became organized. * * # Charlie Miller stayed at the house all summer and did a commendable job of keeping it in shape for out-of-town visitors and an occasional get-together of Columbus actives.

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FAC U LTY PAR A D E

JOHN G. MARTIN

The Speculum Staff wishes to take this opportunity to welcome J. C. Ramge, D.V.M., to the faculty of the Veterinary College. Dr. Ramge is an in­ structor in the Department of Veterin­ ary Medicine. He will act as an as­ sistant to Dr. W. Venzke. A graduate of Ohio State in the class of 1942, Dr. Ramge was first associated with the artificial breeding program in western Ohio. Leaving this work he lo­ cated for general practice in Williamsburg, Ohio, where he remained for two years. In September of this year he ac­ cepted his present position here at the university. Plans for the future include work toward advanced degrees. Under the direction of Dr. V. Tharp and Dr. E. J. Catcott there was con­ ducted a clinic session this past summer. The purpose of this was to give those students that attended close personal supervision and at the same time help the clinic staff maintain contact with the clients. This assured a "Full House" of animals when the clinic opened for the fall session. This was the first time since the war years that the clinic had been open in the summer months. The A.V.M.A. National Convention in San Francisco was well represented by faculty members this past summer. Those attending were Dean Walter Krill, Dr. Leonard Goss, Dr. Willard Guard, Dr. J. W. Grossman, Dr. A. F. Schalk and Dr. F. J. Kingma. Dr. Krill served as chairman of the Board of Governors at the convention. He is also chairman of the Board of

Veterinary Examiners which discussed the program related to a nation examin­ ing board which has been under con­ sideration. Dr. Schalk was presented the Borden Award for his outstanding work relat­ ing to the physiology of rumination and nutrition. This work is a specialty of Dr. Schalk's since it was he that per­ fected the Gastric Fistula that enabled much study in this field. Dr. Grossman reminded those present that a thorough knowledge of the anat­ omical development of the rumen was necessary for the proper administration of drugs to the ruminant animal. Dr. Kingma was the official represen­ tative from Ohio to the House of Rep­ resentatives at the meeting. He pre­ sented a paper on his work with Filariasis in small animals. Dr. Kingma also attended the meetings of both the American Animal Hospital Association and that of the American Physiologists and Pharmocologists. Other activities of the faculty in­ cluded further work by Dr. F. R. Koutz in his Coccidiosis Control Program. Dr. Koutz has been conducting his research for the past few years at the experiment station in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This work has been carried on to determine what effect Sulfaquinoxaline has on the laying qualities of the treated hens. A report on the previous work done by Dr. Koutz was presented in the Spring issue of the Speculum. Drs. Roger Smith, Nelson B. King, Bucker and W. Venzke worked on the brucellosis eradication program that is

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currently in progress. This phase undertaken by these men dealt with treating the animal that had the disease. This is but one phase in the brucellosis eradication program now being carried on by

the Ohio State Department of Animal Industry.

Dr. Harry Mauger spent part of the sumer working for the state testing cat­ tle for Brucellosis. The remainder of the summer was spent vacationing and preparing work for the fall quarter. Congratulations! A girl, Carol Ann, was born to Dr. and Mrs. Clarence Cole on June 12. Dr. Cole is the head of the Pathology Department. It would not be fair to close this column without saying something about the excellent work that was done by the office staff during the sumer months. Reams of work want through their type-

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1948-49 OFFICERS President William S. Carr Vice President Carl J. Busch Secretary Carey M. Parrett Treasurer William Edgar Chief Censor Robert L. Schubert Steward Nick Endrizzi Social Chairman Dick Pliske Pledge Master Charles White Corresponding Secretary Joe Ralston

About the House To loyal and admiring fraters re­ turning to school this fall, Alpha Psi house presented a brand new face. The old brown paint of questionable hue had been replaced by clean, refreshing white trimmed in green. The cuisine, where Nick Endrizzi now reigns as steward, boasts a new floor covering, coffee urn, and miscel­ laneous utensils. The center of attraction on the lower level is no less than a bar replete with brass rail! For our money its maker, Bob Brown, has qualified as an opera­ tive mason whose mark will long re­ main. If the more curious are able to force their way through the throng gathered to admire Brother Brown's handiwork (and incidentally refresh themselves), they encounter the new ping pong table. By the way, it is said that Charlie Miller exhibits no little skill at the game.

Pledges Following the Southern California game, cube s t e a k s a n d w i c h e s were served from the new grill and fireplace in the backyard. This climaxed a high­ ly successful rush week, for sometime this spring, 25 men will be initiated in one of the largest pledge classes in Page

some years, bringing the total active membership to near the century mark. The following men are now wearing pledge pins. Freshmen Berglund, Nevin Davis, Donald Davis, George Doerr, Melvin Evans, Ross Freas, George Heldenbrand, L. L Kincaid, Jack Lackey, Robert McClelland, Robert Miller, William Pettit, Marion Raub, William Ryder, James Schadler, Harry Shilliday, Richard Stanley, Richard Theyerl, Joseph Whiteus, Robert Wiseman, William

Brookfield Columbus Hardensburg, Ind. Portsmouth Cleveland Salmons, Ky. Kent Graf ton, W. Va. Kimball, W. Va. Xenia Frtmont Bucyrus Berea Shelby Hubbard Hayesville Woodstock Columbus Coshocton Chillicothe

Sophomores Graber, Dale Hanawalt, Russell Krivacek, Edward Meixner, Edward Reed, Charles

Canton Kinsman Cleveland Dayton Columbus

Scholastically Speaking Modestly but proud we must call at­ tention to the report of scholastic stand­ ings of professional fraternities for the year ending with the Spring Quarter, 1948. Alpha Psi ran a very close sec­ ond to the Optometry fraternity which placed first. The latter, with a member­ ship of 43, earned an average point hour ratio of 2.694; while Alpha Psi, with 78 members, had a 2.687 average. Incidentally, of the twelve professional fraternities, ours ranks second in size of active membership. Thirty

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Social Events Alumni, actives, and pledges ( and, of course, the ladies) tied their broom­ sticks to the Alpha Psi hitching rail on October 30 for an unforgettable evening of fun. Masquerade was mandatory, the more grotesque the better. Social Chairman Dick Pliski reports that or­ ganized entertainment was afforded.

Athletics The Alpha Psi football team is pre­ paring vigorously for its participation in the professional fraternity league this year. Jimmy Mann, hard-working coach, says the team looks good. The last game scheduled is the one with OTS fraternity. How about another trophy, boys! * * * Bill Miller, dubbed "Appetite" by the anxious steward, is a mere six feet, four inches tall, and is a slim 225 pounds—worked down from 235. Last year, Bill earned a letter for prowess in the discus throw, was on the wres­ tling team, and came up with a 3.5 PHR. Rumor has it that his destiny leads toward the Amling-Hackett path­ way. * # * Harry Schadler, Freshman from Hubbard, Ohio, also won last year for his participation Crosse. Harry was also on the fencing team.

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Warren Jones ( S o p h o m o r e from Barnesville, Ohio), captain of O.S.U.'s wrestling team and Big Nine wrestling champ in the 145-pound class, had to decline a bid to the Olympic team this year due to a knee injury.

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Bob McClelland, Freshman pledge from Xenia, Ohio, earned his varsity " 0 " letter last year as the Senior Bas­ ketball Manager. This year, Bob is stu­ dent trainer for the varsity football team.

Scraping From Here And There Dr. John C. Ramge, newest faculty member, brings to sixteen the total number of Alpha Psi alumni on the teaching staff. Dr. Ramge was instru­ mental in the selection and purchase of our present house. * * * When a mess is a good thing: It was necessary to arrange the dining room this fall to accommodate thirty men t.i.d. An innovation is the rental of two large frozen food lockers which are expected to contribute an economic factor insofar as food purchases are concerned. Twenty men are now liv­ ing at'the house. J. Guthrie Blue, member of the Stu­ dent Senate for the College of Veteri­ nary Medicine, attended the National Student Association Congress during August 16th through the 20th, at Mad­ ison, Wisconsin. He was one of seven representatives attending the Congress from Ohio State University. He was elected to the E x e c u t i v e Board for the Ohio Regional National Student Association, heading the Com­ mission on Educational Opportunities. Stan Keller (Cincinnati, Ohio) was awarded the Alpha Psi trophy for the Most Outstanding Junior in the Class of 1949. The presentation was made this spring at the annual Jr. A.V.M.A. banquet.

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Dr. Fred M. Priest, 78, retired, died at his home in Newark, Ohio, on May 3. He had been n poor health for two years. A native of Kansas, Dr. Priest had spent most of his life practicing in New York. 1905

to the practice of his professional and has opened an office in Slidell, La. 1909

Since his retirement from the Army, Dr. Harry E. Ewing, Sr. has been re­ siding in Hattiesburg, Miss., and is building a home there.

A heart attack while driving from 1911 Charleston to Spencer, W. Va., is blamed Rr. R. C. Dunn, chairman of the de­ for the death of Dr. Hoivard M. Newton, partment of Pathology and Parisitology who made his home in Charleston. When and former Dean of the School of Vet­ taken ill he pulled his car off the road erinary Medicine at Texas A. & M., was where he was later found. Dr. Newton elected 2nd vice-president of the AVMA was the head of the B.A.I, in W. Va. at the recent meeting. At the beginning of the year he had been 1914 cited by Chef Simms for distinguished Col. Forrest L. Holycross has been as­ service in B.A.I, for his work in animal disease control during the last 40 years. signed to take charge of the Veterinary We wish to extend our heartest con­ R.O.T.C. at the Ohio State University. gratulations to Dr. and Mrs. Fitzgerald 1915 of Clyde, Ohio, who recently celebrated Dr. Wallace L. Williamson of St. Paul, their Golden Wedding Anniversary. Dr. Minn., died of coronary thrombosis on Fitzgerald has retired from active Aprl 21. Dr. Williamson was a veteran practice. of World War I and since served with the B.A.I, in Iowa and Minnesota. 1907 Having retired from his practice, Dr. While working on an assignment for Ralph V. Kennon, of Cedarville, Ohio, the Ohio Division of Animal Industry, is moving to Santa Barbara, Calif. Dr. H. W. Miller died on November 5. Dr. W. F. Straker of Greenville, Ohio, Dr. A. J. Defossett, who for twentydied in June. five years has served as inspector in charge of disease eradication with the 1916 Department of Animal Industry in the Dr. I. B. Boughton has been appointed State of Ohio, has retired, effective Oc­ Dean of the School of Veterinary Medi­ tober 1. When last seen the Doctor and cine at Texas A. & M. Recently Dr. Mrs. were headed in the general direc­ Boughton made a study of sheep and tion of St. Petersburg, Fla. goat diseases for the Mexican Govern­ ment. 1908

Formerly being associated with the Standard Oil Company at New Orleans, La., Dr. C. H. Hoffmire has returned

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Twenty Washington St., Norwood, Mass., is the location of Dr. James A.

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McCombs. He is the assistant director of the Massachusetts State Biological Laboratories. 1924

Dr. H. T. Melgaard of Tyler, Minn., visited in Norway, Sweden, and Den­ mark the past summer. Now located in Tucson, Ariz., is Dr. 0. G. Wiseman. 1926

Dr. Chelsea T. Paulish of Bentonville, Ark., died suddenly February 3. He had been in the service of the U.S.B.A.I.

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Now at Iowa State College, Ames, la., is Dr. Paul Bennett. He is in charge of the Diagnostic Division there. A daughter, Joan, was born to Dr. and Mrs. John L. Putnam on March 29. They are living in Pittsburgh. Dr. and Mrs. Ray Witt flew their own plane from Worchester, Mass., to San Francisco, Calif., to attend the AVMA meeting. Dr. Witt is engaged in a small animal practice at Auburn, Mass. 1932

Dr. 0. N. Christensen was elected to the Executive Board of A.V.M.A. from 1929 the 3rd district. Dr. Christensen is lo­ The President of the New England cated at Wilmette, 111., engaged in small Veterinary Medical Association is Dr. animal practice. C. Thibeault of Wakefield, Mass. Having built a new small animal hos­ 1931 pital in Columbus, Ohio, Dr. J. H. Dr. James L. Smith, Los Angeles, Knapp, opened it formally in August. Calif., formerly of Hillsboro, Ohio, died His article, "The Distemper Complex in May 28. Small Animal Practice," recently ap-

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Dr. Aaron J. Starn of Meriden, Conn., has purchased the property and practice of Dr. Charles H. Beere, Waterbury, Conn. The hospital will be known as the Beere Memorial Animal Hospital. As veterinary consultant to the Florida State Board of Health, Dr. J. E. Scatterday has instituted a veterinary program for the control of diseases of animals communicable to man. One of the most important of these is rabies, a control program of which is emphasized. 1934

An addition onto his Kindness Small Animal Hospital in Phoenix, Ariz., is being built for Dr. John Micuda. 1935

Another visitor to the college in Aug­ ust was Dr. Peter Roy of Jacksonville, Fla. Dr. and Mrs. Henry J. Apple, Colum­ bus, Ohio, announce the arrival of Chris­ tine, born July 17. From New York States comes the in­ formation that Dr. Lowell R. Barnes, now with the U.S.B.A.I, is veterinarian in charge of field activities of New York State. Formerly of Pendleton, Ind., Dr. Barnes' new address is 1 Westlyn Court, Albany, N. Y. Dr. Clapde A. Smith was recently re­ assigned by the U.S.B.A.I, from Mich­ igan to Olympia, Wash., where he is as­ sistant veterinarian in charge of the state-wide bureau. Dr. Abe Kamine is now with the Pharmocology Department at the Uni­ versity of Georgia.

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Dr. V. J. Novy of Belleville, 111., has been appointed Inspection Officer for the enforcement of the standard milk ord­ inance. While visiting the campus, Dr. Donald E. Cooperrider disclosed that he has joined the poultry department of the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. He is engaged in teaching and in re­ search of poultry parasites. Dr. Cooperrider is formerly of the staff of Okla­ homa A. and M. Serving as secretary of the New Hampshire Veterinary Medical Associa­ tion is Dr. Fred Allen. Dr. W. C. Schofield is in the research department of the Ralston-Purina Co. He is also secretary of the St. Louis District Veterinary Medical Association, in Missouri. 1938

Among the visitors to our campus in the month of August was Dr. W. G. Raudabaugh who is located at Piper City, Ind. Dr. Charles Ozanian has put the fin­ ishing touches on his new veterinary hospital at Bellfour, Calif. 1939

Serving as president of the North­ western Ohio Veterinary Medical As­ sociation is Dr. Ben S. Henson, of Mans­ field, Ohio. 1940

Classmates C. F. Vaupel and Max Badger have opened a new hospital in Kankakee, 111. The building accommo­ dates 40 small animals. Having been recalled to active duty, Major Richard M. Zirkle, V. C, has been assigned to the I^eno Quartermaster Depot (Remount),' Fort Reno, Okla. Major Zirkle has served overseas and at remount station in the U. S. prior to (Continued on Page iO) his Separation. Page Thirty-five

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Summer Pathology JOHN G. MARTIN

Under the direction of Dr. Clarence Cole the pathology department was going at full speed through the summer months. Three courses were offered and several projects in the research field were in progress. Eighteen students were enrolled in the courses that were presented in Clinical Pathology, Ad­ vanced Special Pathology and Advanced Pathology of Infectious Diseases. The course in Clinical Pathology dealt with laboratory diagnosis. Special studies were made pertaining to body fluids such as blood, urine and cerebro­ spinal fluid. These studies were adapted to the diagnostic procedures. In this course each student was presented a case which he followed to termination. If the animal died the student was ex­ pected to conduct a post mortem exam­ ination and submit a report. This course was designed to prepare the student to use the laboratory methods of diagnosis and interpret the findings of such re­ ports. The abnormalities of the endocrine glands correlated with disease symtoms presented the text of a second course. A third course given dealt with the pathology of infectous diseases. Lectures and laboratory work for these courses were supplemented by slide and movies. Research work was carried on during the summer months also. Dr. Cole in coordination with J. A. Priod, M.D., of the University Hospital Staff worked on a special problem regarding histo­ plasmosis, a fungus disease of blood and viscera, in dogs. This work was correl­ lated to tuberculosis in dogs. Arthritis and dental alveolaritis was produced experimentally in dogs by the streptococcus organisms isolated from

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human cases of arthritis. Research as to the active principle of the trymus gland was carried on also and at the same time the problem of X-disease in cattle was investigated and a maving picture of cattle with X-disease was made.

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Dr. Lindborg and student examining Prolape.

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segregation of the bred sows to avoid spread of the disease at the time of far­ rowing and the subsequent raising of the pigs in non-contaminated surround­ ings. That there may be recurrence of the disease during the present year is indi­ cated by reports of suspected cases al­ ready made by practicing veterinarians. Information regarding the extent of the disease as well as further research on the source, manner of transmission and character of the disease, is desired. Practicing veterinarians can contribute to the progress of the work by reporting outbreaks they may encounter. Field surveys will be made in so far as avail­ able facilities will permit.

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a live subject for discussion. This year we will present a man who has made an extensive study of this important topic. Our speaker, Dr. Helwig, has spent years studying this problem. He has tried practically all of the newer thera­ peutic agents, and has had an oppor­ tunity to continue observations and determine the efficacy of the various treatments. He also has made an ex­ tensive study of methods and diagnosis —some of which will be presented for the first time in January. Of ever-increasing importance in the brucellosis problem is swine brucellosis. When we think of swine brucellosis we naturally think of Dr. Hutchings, from Purdue University. Dr. Hutchings has kindly consented to appear on our pro­ gram in January. All of us realize the problems in calf raising. In an attempt to bring this vital topic into the open, we have ob­ tained the services of Dr. William Pounden, from the Experiment Station at Wooster. Dr. Pounden has several new approaches to this problem which will be of considerable aid to the veter­ inarian confronted with the problem of keeping the calf alive until it can be of economic value to the owner. We are going to start all meetings promptly on the time specified. In the past, this has not been followed too closely. This has led to difficulties in presenting our programs. A real at­ tempt to start on time will be made this year. Your cooperation is important and will be appreciated. As usual, a full program of enter­ tainment will be presented for the la­ dies. For the first time all the ladies are invited to attend the opening session at 1:15 p. m., Wednesday afternoon. A welcome to Columbus will be presented by the Honorable James A. Rhodes,

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Mayor of Columbus. All those who at­ tended the convention last year realize what a fine program of entertainment was arranged for them. This year the local arrangement committee hopes to top that. Enough said ! Wednesday evening, our annual busi­ ness meeting will be held. Our Presi­ dent, Dr. Lies, has requested that all members attend. We will attempt to spend as little time as possible on rou­ tine reports. However, certain prob­ lems in running the organization will come up for discussion. These prob­ lems are your problems, and your help is solicited in solving them. It is not a healthy situation when just a handful of members formulate the policies for an organization of over 600 members. We are one of the biggest organiza­ tions. Let's also be the best! Thursday night is fun for all. A so­ cial hour, a fine banquet, good, short speeches, entertainment and a dance— all in one night. It is pretty hard to beat that for relaxation. Our meetings have a reputation, justly deserved, for being entertaining and educational. It is hoped that all of you will attend. Let's make the 65th annual meeting the biggest and best! (Continued, from Page 13)

As a member of Congress, Dr. Gillie serves on the Agriculture Committee. We are proud to salute Representa­ tive George W. Gillie as an outstanding member of the veterinary profession. Our class president, "Tick" Theyerl, sure has his moments. Let's cite for ex­ ample a few days ago when "Tick" was having difficulties in locating correct illustrations in anatomy lab. He says page and figure numbers confuse him no end. Some day "Tick" may leaf to the correct page at the correct moment.

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THE DOCTORS SERTEL Since their graduation, in 1939, from the Veterinary Medical school in An­ kara, Turkey, Dr. Ahmet Sertel and his wife, Dr. Muzaffer Sertel, have led a varied and interesting life. Dr. Ahmet was for a year and a half, in the agriculture ministry in Turkey in charge of the sheep department. Before this he spent four year in the Turkish Army in which he obtained the rank of maj or.

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us are settled into the daily routine. After conferring with several instruc­ tors, I learned that their biggest task to date has been refraining numerous, upperclassmen who picked up an en­ tire veterinary education this past sum­ mer while in the employ of various prac­ titioners. As one pillar of the faculty remarked, "Practicality is a fine thing, but there is no place for it in school." The fall m e e t i n g at Beulah Park proved a number of students wrong^ who, after a year's study under Dr. Grossman, fancied themselves judges of good horse flesh. Ed Kennedy sparked the Harbor Hills polo team to its finest record this sum­ mer. After reaching top form in midseason, they came on to win seven of their last eight games, only calling it quits when opponents were no longer available. * * * * According to a recent tabulation, more than eight million head of swine In the meantime Dr. Muzaffer was a have been vaccinated for erysipelas in parasitilogy instructress in the Veteri­ this country in the past ten years. nary school. She was also for a year * * * and a half in charge of parasitology and Several alumni have appeared on the meat inspection in the agriculture min­ Farm Journal program over radio sta­ istry. tion WHKC in Columbus. The program The Sertels came to Columbus a year is broadcast at 12:15 p. m. Some of ago and brought their six year old son those heard have been: Murat with them. Dr. M. W. Bates, '32, of Columbus, They are working on their Masters who gave a "General Discussion on and Doctors degree here at Ohio State Rabies." in the fields of parasitology, bacteriol­ Drs. V. L. Tharp, '40, and J. H. Hel­ ogy, and foods. wig, '37, spoke on the "Function of the # * * * Isolation Ward at the Veterinary Clinic, The famed Canadian Mounted Police The Ohio State University." are now using dogs in tracking down Drs. A. E. Fogle, '10, of Columbus, lost persons as well as criminals. Past experiences with the dogs in this type and R. S. Smiley, '19, of Tiffin, outlined work have proven very satisfactory, and the "Health Requirements for Livestock Exhibited at State and County Fairs." more work is planned along this line. Page Thirty-eight

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The Northwestern Ohio Veterinary Medical Association held its annual clinic at the Lugbill Brothers Sales Pa­ vilion at Archbold, Ohio, on Wednes­ day, July 21, 1948. It was attended by 250 Northern Ohio practitioners and some from n e i g h b o r i n g territories. President—Charles W. Montgomery. New ideas were exchanged at the meet­ Vice-President—E. G. Waite. Secretary-Treasurer—Harold D. Jacobs, Jr. ing and old a c q u a i n t a n c e s were re­ This organization, composed of 22 newed. members, has been active in cooperat­ Highlights of the program included ing with the city of Cincinnati on its a talk on the "Use of Gelfoam and Gel­ Compulsory Rabies Vaccination Pro­ atine Solution in Veterinary Practice," gram and in the dissemination of infor­ and lecture on "Small Animals" by Dr. J. L. Davidson of Kalamazoo, Michi­ mation in regard to this program. In the past year, the members have gan. Dr. Bernard Gibson of London, followed the example of other cities in Ohio, had charge of the "Swine Clinic." agreeing upon ethical listing in the tele­ Dr. Wesley Keefer of Springfield, Ohio, phone directory—may this be an encour­ conducted a provocative discussion on aging note with many more to follow. dairy cattle diseases. The Cincinnati Veterinary Medical Association wishes to announce that at the last meeting, May 18, 1948, held at the Cuvier Press Club, Cincinnati, Ohio, the following officers were elected for the year 1948-49:

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Dr. Doyiald E. DeTray is doing re­ search work with the foot and mouth disease eradication program in Mexico. His headquarters is in Mexico City. 1941

Another OSU graduate working with the foot and mouth control program is Dr. Robert W. Menges. On leave from the Mexican Bureau of Animal Industry, Dr. Menges was awarded a master's de­ gree in Public Health Administration at Harvard's June commencement. Located and residing in Fort Lauder­ dale, Dr. John Simione has been ap­ pointed to the Florida State Racing Commission. 1942

A son was born last October 14, 1947, to Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Welty of Belle­ fontaine, Ohio. News comes also that Dr. Welty is constructing a new clinic building. Patricia Lou, is the new daughter born to Dr. and Mrs. Frederick C. Rein­ eck of Gibsonsburg, Ohio, on April 16. 1943

Dr. C. H. Hansberger, Millersport, Ohio, and Mrs. Dorothy Weldon were married June 5. A partnership has been formed in Zanesville, Ohio, by Drs. R. W. Gross­ man and Paul Denhart (1945). A son, Guy David, was born on Feb­ ruary 16 to Dr. and Mrs. Daniel W. Hawley of Greenville, Ohio. From Winchester, Va., comes the news of the birth of a son to Dr. and Mrs. Charles S. Milton. The boy has been named Paul Stuart. Dr. Albert R. Blair is now operating a small animal hospital in New Kensing­ ton, Pa. He formerly conducted a gen­ eral practice in Pittsburgh, Pa.

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Allied Laboratories, Inc., announces that Dr. Archie C. Priestly has been transferred from Columbus to Cham­ paign, 111. Dr. and Mrs. Roger W. Grundish plan to make their permanent home in Cleve­ land Heights, Ohio, where Dr. Grund­ ish is associated in practice with Dr. N. L. Siplock at the Blue Cross Dog and Cat Hospital. Dr. and Mrs. Frederick M. Sage, Jr. announce the birth of a son, Frederick McNitt, III, in Cincinnati on the first day of July. Dr. and Mrs. John W. Milton, West Milton, Ohio, announce the arrival of their daughter, Marilyn, September 8. Also from Middletown, Ohio, comes the news of two new arrivals. One, Dan Harris, born to Dr. and Mrs. L. H. Brevier on August BV. The other, a son, John David, born to Dr. and Mrs. E. C. Peck on September 8. 1944

Living in Washington Court House are Dr. and Mrs. James A. McCoy and young son, Stephen Jerry, who was born on June 28 in Columbus. Dr. F. A. Howard of Temperance, Mich., is now located at the North Wales Stud, Warrenton, Va. 1945

Capt. and Mrs. Albert J. Roth re­ cently became the parents of a son, David Bryan. The couple resides at Fort Swelling, Mont. A June visitor to the Campus was Dr. Dean E. Flagg, who is a Federal Meat Inspector at Moorehead, Minn. Stogies were free at the Purdue Con­ ference when Chuck Lindborg an­ nounced the arrival of a son. Dr. Lind­ borg is located at Monticello, Ind., where Page Forty

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he is in general practice. We might add try, Ohio Department of Agriculture at that Mrs. Lndborg is to be congratu­ Reynoldsburg, Ohio. lated, too. Another dischargee from the Army, Dr. Do)i Gustafson has received his Dr. Robert L. Cross, is associated with discharge from the Army Veterinary Dr. E. G. Waite (1940) at Silver Grove, Corps. Ohio. Dr. Millwood A. Custer, Jr., is as­ Veterinary hospital buildings are be­ sociated with Dr. N. D. Nash in Santa ing completed by two members of the Calif. Barbara, class of '45. Dr. Darrel F. Black ford is Since graduation, Dr. Boyd Adams building his in Lorain, Ohio, and Dr. of East Palestine, Ohio, has traveled to James E. Carver in Michigan City, Ind. Poland, Germany, Italy and China. He Dr. and Mrs. Nelson A. Pott, Jr., of has recently returned from Mexico City. Glasgow, Ky., became, on March 26, the Dr. Ralph B. hind is now operating a proud parents of a daughter, Katherine large animal practice in Canton, Ohio. Jane. Recently returning from the Army On July 10 Miss Sybil L. McNamara and practicing in Westerville, Ohio, are became the bride of Dr. Richard D. Drs. John H. Cryan and Robert F. Larcey in Cleveland, Ohio. Cross. A daughter was born last February Dr. Russell F. Portman has moved 9 to Dr. and Mrs. Anthony E. Raimonde from Concord, N. H., to Amherst, Ohio. of Mesa, Ariz. 1947

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Dr. W. D. Delaney is practicing in A daughter, Catherine Ann, was born Deerfield, Wis. to Dr. and Mrs. John H. Cryan, Jr., in It has been announced that Dr. L. R. Lawton, Okla., on April 10. The family Montgomery has accepted a position as has since settled in Westerville, Ohio, Ambulatory Clinician at Washington where Dr. Cryan has resumed his prac­ State College, Pullman, Wash. tice since his separation from service. Dr. Wayne E. Sharp has relocated in Dr. Robert Stader has recently practice from Lima, Ohio, to Union changed his address to the U. S. Army City, Ind. Veterinary Corps. Good luck Bob. Dr. R. F. Batchelor, who suffered an Dr. and Mrs. Galen Krill added their acute attack of undulant fever last names to the list of proud parents with March should be in a fine fetel now that a son last March. Congratulations! Dr. a son has arrived. Our congratulations Krill has returned to Boswell, Ind., since to you and the Mrs., Dr. Batchelor. He his release from the Army August 15. has also announced that he will open a A daughter was born to Dr. and Mrs. new hospital at Toledo, Ohio, early in W. H. Shartle of Hamilton, Ohio. 1949. Residing in North Waterford, Me., 1948 Dr. and Mrs. C. William Hersey, an­ Dr. H. F. E filer ding has joined Dr. nounced the birth of a son, James Earl J. Starbuck, '14, in his practice in Charles, on December 30, 1948. Recently receiving his discharge from Port William, Ohio. Butler, Ky., is the location of Dr. Lee the Army, Dr. Richard Redding is work­ ing with the Division of Animal Indus- Evans. Page Forty-two

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Dr. John P. Check is practicing in Wauzeka, Wis. A son was born to Dr. and Mrs. How­ ard Ehlerding of Port William, Ohio. Dr. Don Myers is in practice with Dr. John Updyke (1946) at Elwood, Ind. Now associated with the Wiseman Animal Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio, is Dr. Lloyd J. Sanders. The former Miss La Verne Wolfangel and Dr. Ralph F. Koustmer were mar­ ried March 27 at Cincinnati. They are now residing in Phoenix, Ariz., where Dr. Koustmer is associated with the Arizona Veterinary Hospital.

campus and farm and a 400-acre air­ port. The population of the little edu­ cational community alone—made up of faculty, students, administrative and maintenance personnel — will almost equal the total number of residents in the entire city of Columbus during Ohio State University's first year. Today it is the fourth largest university in America, and, it is said, the largest in students on one campus. But we don't pat ourselves on the back just because of our tremendous growth. The University is prouder of its con­ tributions to the sciences and to the edu­ cational level of Ohio's citizens. All fields of endeavor have been made bet­ ter in Ohio because of the teaching it OTHER GRADUATES has given. While the past and the pres­ ent are great, the University finds its Dr. W. F. Straker, Greenville, Ohio, greatest promise, and its greatest chal­ died Saturday, July 17, at 64 years of lenge, in the coming times. Meeting the age. Dr. Straker was a member of the great need of modern man for wisdom Indiana 1915 graduating class. in these troubled times is the challenge Dr. J. H. Ailing ham (Ontario, 1907), and the opportunity of The Ohio State Willard, Ohio, passed away June 8, 1948. University. We're quiet sure that Ohio State is Dr. J. W. Marshall (Grand Rapids, ready and able to meet this challenge. 1909), Geona, Ohio, died August 15, * * * 1948. Cats and people are funny animals. Dr. J. V. Chanberlin (Grand Rapids. 1918), McClure, Ohio, passed away Sep­ Cats have four paws and only one ma. People have fore fathers and only one tember 4, 1948. mother. When a cat smells a rat he gets Dr. and Mrs. Calvin Turbes have been excited—so do people. Cats carry tails blessed with a daughter, Nancy Ann. and a lot of people carry tales too. All Dr. Turbes is a graduate of Iowa State cats have fur coats. Some people have College, now on the faculty of OSU in fur coats and the ones who don't have the Department of Pathology. fur coats say catty things about the ones who have them. (Continued from Page 15)

This was the small, but determined, beginnings of our now great institution. The great sprawling properties of th? University in 1948 include 70 perman­ ent modern buildings, 1,400 acres of

Our bruising representative of the '48 Buckeye squad, Bill Miller, turned the tables with Dr. Grossman recently. The anatomy professor was directing an oral quiz which began all right but re­ sulted in Bill doing the quizzing.

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structor in the Department of Veteri­ nary Medicine, left the University to locate for practice in Monticello, In­ diana. To fill his vacancy, Dr. John Ramge, '42, has been added to the staff. Dr. Ramge has made a fine record since graduation in the fields of artificial in­ semination and in general practice. Dr. Walter G. Venzke, who has been an Assistant Professor in the Department of Preventive Medicine, has been made Associate Professor of the Department of Veterinary Medicine, to fill the va­ cancy created by the untimely death of Dr. Walter R. Hobbs. Since Dr. Hobbs also served as Secretary of the Col­ lege, this position was filled by the ap­ pointment of Dr. Russell E. Rebrassier who also retains the chairmanship of the Department of Veterinary Parasi­ tology. Also, Colonel Forest Holycross, '14, has been placed in charge of the Veterinary R.O.T.C. Unit which was established at our College, starting with the present school year. The Veteri­ nary Corps of the United States Army was given permission to establish six such units and we feel quite fortunate to have one of these units established at The Ohio State University. Colonel Holycross is no newcomer to our Fac­ ulty, having served in the same capac­ ity for several years prior to disband­ ing all Veterinary R.O.T.C. units in 1936. Another addition to the staff, of interest to the College of Veterinary Medicine, is that of Dr. Edward Bohl, '44, as instructor in the Department of Bacteriology. Dr. Bohl completed h s M.Sc. degree in Veterinary Pathology last spring, and will assist Dr. Lloyd Ferguson in teaching Veterinary Bac­ teriology. While the Department of Bacteriology is not directly a part of the College of Veterinary Medicine, we

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regard the men teaching our veterinary students as one of us. We sincerely hope the new men will be happy in their new surroundings, and that the new duties assigned to some of the other staff members will be to their liking. Again I wish to extend to all veteri­ narians coming to Columbus a cordial welcome to visit the College, and by all means drop in at the Dean's Office. You are always welcome and your in­ terest furnishes a great deal of moral support. The number of horses and mules stricken with equine sleeping sickness in this country increased by nearly 200 per cent last year over 1946, so reports the American Foundation for Animal Health. * * * South Africa, too, is having trouble with a mystery disease of cattle, accord­ ing to reports this year in veterinary literature. Down there, a condition called "sweating sickness" has the ex­ perts stumped. In the United States, "X" disease is the tentative name for a similar disease diagnosed in eight or ten states. Symptoms of the malady in South Africa and this country are strik­ ingly similiar. Stricken cattle develop fever, drowsiness, loss of appetite, sores in the mouth, and sometimes scouring. Inflammation, thickening and drying of the skin are other symptoms. Neither a cause nor a cure for either disease has been found, veterinary journals report. # # * * Don't be alarmed to find several freshmen walking the streets, recently evicted is the answer. It seems that some housekeepers do not cherish the use of horse skeletons for room dec­ orations.

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