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PREFATORY NOTK TO THE SECOND EDITION. 



In preparing a second edition of this work, it has been subjected to 

 some alteration and considerable revision, in order to make it more 

 correct and, while introducing much new matter, to keep it within 

 reasonable dimensions. The illustrative cases given in the first edition 

 have been almost entirely omitted, and for several reasons, the chief of 

 which was that to I'etain them and add others that have since been 

 reported would greatly increase the bulk of the volume, while perhaps 

 contributing little to its usefulness. 



It is scai'cely necessary to state that everything has been done to 

 make this edition as complete and acceptable as its predecessor ; the 

 best authorities on the different subjects included in tlie work have 

 been consulted and utilised in bringing the information up to date, and 

 more woodcuts have been added ; so that the book might continue to 

 be considered as at least equal to the best of those which have appeared 

 on this important branch of veterinary science. 



GEORGE FLEMING. 



HiGicF.K Lkigh, Combe Martin, North Dkvox, 

 Xovember, 1895. 



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