xii Preface. 



the work directly into the hands of all who 

 have animals placed under their care; and suc- 

 ceed in the diffusion of useful knowledge in a 

 direction where tradition has so long and use- 

 lessly held a seat, to the immense sacrifice of one 

 of the greatest sources of national wealth our 

 domestic animals. 



EASTLAKE ROAD, 



CAMBEEWELL, S.E. 



