18 PREMIUMS OFFERED BY THE SOCIETY IN 1869. 



cooked and raw. The above roots and other kinds of food are 



merely suggested ; competitors are neither restricted to them, nor 



obliged to experiment on all of them. 

 When experiments are made with linseed and cake, attention should 



be paid to the comparative advantages, economically and otherwise y 



of the substances in these two states. 

 Before commencing the comparative experiments, the animals must be 



fed alike for some time previously. 

 The progress of different breeds may be compared. This will form an 



interesting experiment of itself, for reports of which encouragement 



will be given. 

 Eeports to be lodged by 1st May in any year. 



16. EXAMINING HORSES AS TO SOUNDNESS. 



For an approved Eeport on the duties of the Veterinary Sur- 

 geon in the Examination of Horses as to Soundness — The Gold 

 Medal, or Ten Sovereigns. 



Competition is limited to Members of Veterinary Medical Associa- 

 tions. 



Eeports to be lodged by 1st November 1869*. 



17. DISINFECTING AGENTS FOR STOCK. 



For an approved Eeport on disinfecting Agents, especially 

 Sulphurous Acid and Carbolic Acid, for preventing attacks of 

 Cattle Plague and Pleuro-Pneumonia, or in extirpating these 

 diseases when they have appeared — The Gold Medal, or Ten 

 Sovereigns. 



Eeports to be lodged by 1st November 1869. 



18. DIPPING AND SMEARING SHEEP. 



For an approved Eeport on the processes of Dipping, Pouring, 

 and Smearing Sheep, and the materials employed for the pur- 

 pose — Twenty Sovereigns. 



The reporter must discuss the relative advantages of Dipping, Pour- 

 ing, and Smearing, the use of summer dips, the nature and qualities 

 of the different materials which have been used, and their effect on 

 the wool and on the health of the Sheep. The facts detailed must 

 be derived from the practical experience of the reporter. 

 Eeports to be lodged by 1st November 1869. 



19. VETERINARY CONTRACTS. 



For an approved Eeport on the advantages of a system of con- 

 tract entered into between Stockowners and Veterinary Sur- 

 geons—The Medium Gold Medal, or Five Sovereigns. 



The Eeport must state the price, including operations and medicines. 

 at which Horses and Cattle per head, and Sheep per score, can be 

 attended to per annum. The charges which should be considered as 

 extras must also be specified. 



Eeports to be lodged by 1st November 1869. 



