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diuretics and tonics will I think be found the most effectual reme- 
dies, as Terebinth, and Ferri Sulph., together with good nutritive 
diet. 
And lastly, as to the prevention of hsemo-albuminuria. I would 
advise keeping our animals on well-drained pastures, avoiding sud- 
den changes in their diet, and not unnecessarily exposing them to 
inclement weather. These few simple but very important rules will 
I think, to a considerable degree, help to lessen the number of cases 
belonging to this class of disease. 
And now, Mr. President and Gentlemen, having exhausted my 
subject, and doubtless your patience, allow me to thank you for the 
kind and attentive listening you have given me, hoping at the same 
time you will excuse any imperfections that may be apparent, as I 
can assure you that the writing of this paper has been solely with 
the view of producing a good discussion, in order that I might gain 
fresh knowledge upon a subject of so vast importance in our agri- 
cultural, and particularly our grazing districts ; therefore, if my 
imperfect remarks only cause a free interchange of opinion, I shall 
feel amply rewarded for my trouble. 
In the discussion which followed, Mr. Pyatt strongly recom- 
mended a complete change of food as a measure adjunctive to the 
medical treatment of the disease. 
Mr. Garrard considered that derangement of the digestive organs 
was one of the causes tending to produce the disease, and that in its 
treatment it was essential to impart tone to those organs. 
Mr. Perrins had chiefly seen the disease prevailing on cold clay 
lands in the month of March, and most frequently in cows after 
parturition. 
Mr. Barry had found the disease in the district surrounding 
Litchfield to prevail chiefly in young stock two and three years old, 
living on large quantities of roots and straw in yards or sheds. The 
discussion was continued for some considerable time. 
Subsequently an animated conversation also took place on the 
subject of acorn-poisoning, when eventually Mr. Perrins agreed 
to introduce the subject for discussion at the next meeting of the 
Association at Litchfield. 
A vote of thanks to the Essayist, and also to the President, termi- 
nated a very pleasant meeting. 
Wm. Barry, 
Hon. Sec. 
NEW MEMBERS OF TPIE PROFESSION. 
At a meeting of the Court of Examiners of the Royal College of 
Veterinary Surgeons, held on Dec. 21st and 22nd, the following 
students from the Royal Veterinary College were admitted members 
of the body corporate. 
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