ROARING IN HORSES. 'j^ 



action of the pharynx at the origin of the 

 aesophagus. 



Septicemia and tetanus are also two pos- 

 sible complications when sufficient, care is 

 not taken to avoid infection of the wound 

 during and after the operation (Instruments, 

 fingers of the operator or his assistants, the 

 articles necessary for dressing the wound, 

 removal of the dressings, and the cleansing 

 of the external wound). 



Arytenotomy has been appreciated in 

 various ways by those veterinarians who 

 have practised it. At present I am not 

 entirely decided as to its value, and before 

 judging finally it is necessary to wait the 

 teaching of experience. But, I will say it 

 has given me a very encouraging proportion 

 of successes, and in successful cases the cure 

 of roaring is complete and lasting. 



