The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-26
FARMERS Su M MFR
 SCHOOL IS BUSY

Auburn, July 5.-(Special )-The second days session of the Farmers Summer school yesterday was marked by large increase in attendance and great enthus- iasm in the particular department in ses- sion, that of the veterinary medical sur geons of Alabama and Georgia. Eighteen counties and three states are represented by the attendance, which is growing by arrivals on every train. The sessions were held in the veterinary medical department and the following new members were received into the as- sociation Dr. Houston, Mobile; Dr. W. M. Howell, Dothan; Dr. P. c. Hudson, Talladega; pr. J. H. Threadgill. Troy; Dr. gram, Marvyn. The following officers were elected: pr. I. S. McAdory, president; Dr. M. F. Jack son. vice president, and Dr. c. A. Cary, secretary and treasurer. A highly profitable and interesting poly cline was held at the veterinary medical department, being conducted by Dr. P. F. Bahnsen of Georgia; Dr. c. W. Brown ing, Montgomery; Dr. c. A Cary. Opera | tions were performed on 12 cases-horses, mules and dogs. The interest in one op- eration was greatly heightened by a vic- tous attack upon the operator by one of the dogs under treatment. However, be- yond scratched arm and a slight bite no serious damage was inflicted. One of the features of the meeting was an instructive demonstration by Dr. w. L. Thornton of Talladega, showing graphic tracings of respiration, blood pressure and pulse in an anaesthized pig. Dr. Thornton also presented test to de- termine blood pressure in an animal Dr. Thornton was of the class of 'O4, | and is now finishing his third year in the medical department of Johns Hopkins uni versity.
 pr. Thornton has achieved considerable distinction by his scientific research and original work
 i In the afternoon a general discussion was held on the differential diagnosis and | treatment of sunstroke. This discussion was open to all members present | An extended paper on the differential | diagnosis of colics in animals was pre- | sented
 ing of the veterinary practitioners of the state of Alabama has been the most i'm portant in it's history. As pointed out by President Thach in his address yesterday, there is a wide- spread demand for well trained experts in veterinary medicine. This profession is now based upon a solid, scientific foun- dation. The growth of the department of veterinary medicine at the Polytechnic in- stitute has been marked
 Monday, July 26 will be dairy day. and the following programme will be present. ed. A large attendance is expected.
 Principles of Feeding the Dairy cow,s Prof. D. T. Gray. Auburn.
 Discussion by w. B. Baker, M. J. Bar rett. J. R. Hall.
 Raising Dairy Calves" M W. Hall, James.
 Growing Green Crops for the Dairy Cow" Prof. L. N. Duncan, Auburn.
 Importance of Dairying in Alabama '' s. D. Dow, Auburn.
 ''F1tting Herd for Show," F. H. Bates, Hamburg
 Breeding Methods for the South." B. H. Rawl, Washington. D. c. 1 Selecting 8 Dairy Bull and Breeding Up Dairy Herd," J. R. Hall, James.
 Importance of Keeping Herd Records, D w. B. Baker. William Hardie, Jr.. M. J. Barrett.
 "The Production of Sanitary Market Milk" Dr. George M. Whitaker, Washing | ton, D. c.
 Diseases of Dairy Cattle" Dr. c. A. l Cary, Auburn.
 Demonstration at the dairy laboratory | from to D. m. l Business session.