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TRANSLATOR'S NOTE. 



readers who may have use for it are referred to the original 

 text. 



In order to make the EngHsh translation more perfect I have 

 made use of very many of the annotations by the French translators 

 whenever, in ray opinion, they enhanced the value of the original 

 work. In a few instances I have retained annotations of Professor 

 Trasbot, but have carefully excluded all which appeared to me to 

 be simply criticisms or which added nothing to the facts already 

 contained in the text. 



Throughout this work the reader will notice that I have made 

 many additions to the text ; these are indicated by being enclosed 

 in brackets [ ] and signed with the initials of the translator. This 

 has been done only where American methods of treatment differ 

 radically from those indicated by the authors, and it is hoped that 

 it will increase the value of the work as a text-book. . 



That English-speaking veterinary students and practitioners 

 might be provided with a work of reference compatible with the 

 requirements of the profession was the desire actuating me in this 

 undertaking, and is the only excuse I have to offer for the translation 

 here presented. If I have succeeded in the accomplishment of my 

 desire I shall feel myself amply rewarded. 



I must acknowledge with thanks the very valuable services of 

 Mr. A. F. Tilly, whose painstaking care in the reading of the proof 

 has relieved me of much anxiety. 



W. L. ZUILL. 



857 North Broad Street, 

 Philadelphia. 



ANNOTATIONS. 



N. D. A Notes of the Authors. 



N. D. T. . . . . Notes of French Translators. 



W. L. Z Notes of English Translator. 



L. T. .... Professor Trasbot. 



