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ladder. It would be impossible to find a more promising field 

 or better material wherewith to build an efficient Corps than in 

 India, and it goes without saying that with the experience of 

 the late war fresh in the minds of those in authority, the 

 present moment is most favourable for erecting a sound 

 structure. 



To return now more directly to the subject of the article, I 

 propose to divide it into the following headings, and as my 

 experience — or at least the most valuable and up to date part, 

 chiefly relates to the fom- and a half years' struggle in France 

 and Belgium, I shall have to point my remarks with occurrences 

 in that theatre of war : — 



Organization and functions of Army Veterinary Service in 

 War. 



Wastage of animals in War. 



Army Veterinary Service as an Instructional Agency. 



Economy to be effected in the Disposal of animals wasted 

 by War. 



The Merits and demerits of the various breeds of animals 

 used in War. 



