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torted condition as to be almost indescribable. The white cells 
were more numerous than usual, but their normal globular form 
was preserved. As the animal refused all food, some crushed 
acorns were mixed with water and given as a draught thrice a 
day, with a view to prolong the illness that further investigations 
might be made. 
By December 3rd it was evident, however, that the severity 
of the symptoms had begun to abate, and as there was a fair 
probability of the animal's recovery, the acorn-drenches were 
discontinued ; he was also well nursed and every means taken to 
promote a return to health. He ultimately but slowly recovered, 
and for weeks remained in a miserable plight. This loss of 
condition was especially observable when compared with that 
of a heifer of the same age, which had not been made the sub- 
ject of any experiment. 
The sheep continued to eat the acorns daily, consuming each 
day from a pint and a half to a quart. With a view to produce 
some ill effects, if possible, the acorns were used unmixed with 
any other kind of food. Not only did no impairment of health 
follow, but the animal may be said to have gained both flesh and 
condition. The feeding with acorns was continued for a month. 
In concluding this Report, I have to state with regard to disease 
in general as affecting cattle, sheep, and pigs during the past 
year, that, in accordance with established custom, this matter has 
been fully reported on to the Governors of the Royal Veterinary 
College, who, I have every reason to believe, will not depart 
from their usual system of embodying the chief points of my 
communication in their annual Report to the Council. 
I have the honour to be. Sir, 
Your obedient servant, 
Jas. B. Simonds. 
Royal Veterinary College, 
March 2,1st, 1871. 
P.S. I have further to inform the Committee that a few days 
subsequently to this Report being written, the steer which was 
made the subject of the pleuro-pneumonia experiments was dis- 
posed of, and three younger, but equally as suitable animals, 
purchased with the money, with the small addition of 2Z. to the 
price obtained. There are therefore now five young bovine 
animals at the College, the property of the Society. 
H. M. JenJdns, Esq., 
Secretary Boyal Agricultural Society, 
