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the posterior extremity, patches of altered tissue were found 

 in both lateral columns, and in the posterior grey horns of 

 the spinal cord in the lumbar and dorsal regions. 



These were less numerous in the cervical region, and 

 stained deeply with hsematoxylin. They were visible to 

 the naked eye as rounded oblong patches. 





Fig. 5. — Section of peripheral part of the spinal cord of the horse in 

 the lateral column of the lumbar region. 1. White fibres in section. 

 2. Patches of altered tissue. — A. Gresswell. 



The cord and its membranes were congested in parts. 



Treatment. — The animal should be placed in a large 

 well-bedded and well -ventilated loose box, which should be 

 kept dark. 



Strict quietude should in all cases be enjoined, and is 

 of the utmost importance in the treatment of this affection. 



Among the many drugs which have been tried for the 

 cure of this disease, no one in particular can be looked upon 

 in the light of a specific. 



