B. abortus equi can be separated from the various members of the paratyphoid-enteritidis group as a special bacillus and is perhaps the only organism causing abortion in mares.
From the abscess of the hen's feet a coryne-bacillus was isolated and necrosis was experimentally produced by inocultation of its pure culture into the soft structure of chicken soles. This bacillus may be considered as a cause of the avian disease mentioned above. Before closing, I wish to express my indebtedness to Dr. N. Nakamura for his helpful suggestions and advice.