766 DISEASES AND ABNORMALITIES. 



custom with bovine and some other creatures. The defect is often un- 

 perceived, and the young creature loses condition, becomes weak, and 

 eventually succumbs. 



The treatment is very simple. It consists merely in dividing the 

 fraenum to such an extent that the tongue may recover its liberty of move- 

 ment. Immediately after the operation, the creature protrudes its tongue 

 to lick the blood which escapes, and it can drink with ease. The wound 

 heals in a few days without any precautions. 



The End. 



