vi Preface 



This little volume is based on an experience of 

 some twelve years in Michigan, Connecticut and Kansas, 

 as a practitioner, as a teacher of veterinary science 

 to students in agricultural colleges, and as a lec- 

 turer before farmers' institutes. It has been the aim 

 to give concise, practical directions that can be used 

 by those who have to do with the care of animals. 

 Special attention has been given to the use of domes- 

 tic and simple remedies. Complicated medicinal treat- 

 ment has been omitted, as not being practicable in 

 ordinary hands. For the same reason, rare and 

 unusual diseases are omitted because of the danger 

 of confusion. 



The writer will be glad to receive suggestions 

 from those into whose hands this book may fall, as to 

 measures that will make it more useful and practical. 



NELSON S. MAYO 



NOTE TO THE SECOND EDITION 



This book was first issued under the title, "Care of 

 Animals." The name is now changed in order that 

 the contents of the book may be better expressed, 

 There is no change in the text. 



ITHACA, N. T., L. H BAILEY. 



March 31, 1906 



