SHEEP. Brought forward 558 . 4 20 An tli nix Negative D DOGS.

Mange (Sarcoptic) Negative Total 9 567 2 5 BIRDS.

Spirocbaetosis Fowl Diphtheria Fowl Plague Total 7 574 1 2 8 Total 11 585 B. REVIEW OF DISEASES.

(i) Piroplasmosis (Equine).

There lias been a comparatively large number of cases of Equine Piroplasmosis during the year. Of the 37 cases of Equine piroplasmosis diagnosed microscopically, 20 were due to the Piroplgsma caballi, 3 to Nutallia equi, and in 14 cases the type of piroplasma was not differentiated.

Treatment by intravenous injection of quinine hydrobromide has been advised, and the method demonstrated with satisfactory results.

The intravenous injection of quinine must be carried out with caution.

From local observations, the following doses are recommended : English and Waller horses ... ... 45 to 50 grains Arabs ... ... ... ... ... 35 to 40 „ Sudan Country-breds... ... ... 30 to 35 „ (ii) Piroplasmosis (Bovine).

Out of the 12 cases of Bovine Piroplasmosis diagnosed micros¬ copically, four were definitely diagnosed as Theileria annulatum (mutans).

Two of the cases were debilitated bulls at the Haifa Quarantine, and two were old, thin cows at Juba in Mongalla. None of these four were actually ill, and all four were cases of Tropical Piroplasmosis (Egyptian Fever).