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Show Most Serious Problem. Infectious abortion among cattle has become one of the most serious problems for cattle owners so far as Infectious diseases are concerned. It is well entitled to rank in importance import-ance with tuberculosis, hog cholera, and Texas fever. Two new medical treatments have recently appeared, either one of which may possibly prove to be of very great importance. One, abortin, is used like tuberculin, as a diagnostic; and the other is a vaccine, which it is hoped will immunize im-munize heifers against the infection. There Is not sufficient reliable information infor-mation available as yet, upon which to Justify any definite statement. Breeders should keep these things in mind and watch for future developments. develop-ments. j. |