PEEFACE TO THE SECOND ENGLISH EDITION. 



Since the translation of this work into English, seventeen years ago, it 

 has been several times reprinted, the last occasion being in 1889. Cir- 

 cumstances had, however, for some time indicated that there was need 

 for a revision of the work in order to bring it up to the requirements 

 of the present day, and the issue of a fourth French edition last year was 

 considered a favourable opportunity for undertaking the task. 



In preparing this second edition, the necessities of advancing veteri- 

 nary education in the English-speaking schools was kept in view, and this 

 entailed considerable amendments, alterations, and additions, in order 

 to adapt it more perfectly to the conditions it should fulfil as a text- 

 book and standard work of reference on the subject. 



The high esteem in which the first edition has been held for so many 

 years in this country, in our Colonies, and in the United States of America, 

 amply testifies to the value of the work ; and in this new edition every- 

 thing has been done to render it still more comprehensive, complete, and 

 useful. The anatomy of the Ass, Mule, and Eabbit has been added, as 

 well as that of the Camel — that animal being utilized not only in our 

 army in different parts of the world, but also in some of our Colonies. 

 The number of illustrations has been increased by more than one hundred 

 and thirty, the pages have been enlarged, and the letterpress so modified 

 as to make reading and reference much easier. 



A copious index — there is none in the French edition — has also been 

 added, with the view of enhancing the usefulness of the book as a work 

 of reference for students and practitioners. 



With these alterations, additions, and modifications, I trust the work 

 may continue to be accepted as in every way worthy of the position 

 accorded to it as the best on the subject. 



The editorial remarks — for which, as well as for the translation, I 

 assume the entire responsibility — are included in brackets, as in the first 

 edition. 



GEORGE FLEMING. 

 London, 



April, 1891. 



