TRANSLATOR'S PREFACE. 



When the text book of "Veterinary Surgery and Ob- 

 stetrics," edited by Profs. Dr. Bayer and Frohner, with the 

 colaboration of the leading authorities and specialists of 

 Europe, first presented itself, the importance of an original, 

 exhaustive, practical modern discourse, written by eminent 

 obstetrical specialists, became apparent. 



Since 1877 and 1895 respectively, the English speaking 

 student has been referred to a compilation, to which we all 

 bow in thankfulness, fully recognizing the endeavors Professor 

 George Fleming made in behalf of the Veterinary Profession 

 and stock breeders at that time. 



Since then scientific research has changed many of the 

 old theories and given birth to innumerable new facts, playing 

 mainly into the field of pathology and therapeutics ; for 

 instance, the pathology and therapy of abortion, puerperal 

 infection, parturient paresis, enzootic diseases of calves, etc. 



The progressive spirit of the publisher, Wm. E. Jenkins, 

 whom the profession owes already so much, enables me to 

 present to the English speaking Veterinary Profession an 

 authorized translation of the " Bovine Obstetrics " written by 

 Professor M. G. de Bruin, who, as a scientist and bovine 

 obstetrical specialist, is too well known to require further 

 introduction. No apology, therefore, is necessary in offering 



