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index. Each section is devoted to one particular portion of the 

 body. The general anatomy and functions are briefly reviewed, 

 followed by a description of the symptoms and ' First Aid ' 

 treatment of the various ailments common to the part. 



The appendices are divided into three— (A) Synopsis of Diseases : 

 their Recognition and ' First Aid ' Treatment ; (B) Medicines : 

 their Terms, Actions, Formulas, and Doses ; and (C) Various Forms 

 of Manual Aid, Instruments, and Operations. 



I would specially note that, though the work is primarily based 

 on half a century's practice, I have also referred to the works and 

 publications of various authorities, and trust this general reference 

 will be accepted by all as an acknowledgment of my indebtedness. 



The illustrations have been prepared by Mr. J. Murray, of Edin 

 burgh, to whom I am indebted for the care taken in their production. 



H. THOMPSON. 



Beacon View, Aspatria, 

 December, 1907. 



PREFACK TO FIRST EDITION 



The idea of issuing, in book form, these Lectures — which were 

 delivered at various centres, by instructions from the County 

 Councils of Cumberland, Westmorland, and Lancashire — was first 

 suggested by A. B. Dixon, Esq., J. P., Abbots Reading, near 

 Ulverston, the Chairman of the meetings at Bouth. Shorthand 

 notes of the lectures, taken at the time of delivery, form the basis of 

 the book. 



The work is of an elementary character, and the remarks on the 

 various subjects brief, thus making it suitable for the use of students 

 attending agricultural colleges, and for farmers and stock-keepers 

 generally. 



Although much adverse criticism has been advanced as to the 

 wisdom of veterinary surgeons giving lectures and demonstrations 

 under County Councils, the author considers that it is a duty, not 



