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feet when confined to the stable. On the occasion referred to, the 
animal having broken the stall partition, a splinter of wood had 
pierced the foot, when, probably from the pain occasioned, the act 
of kicking was repeated even more violently than before, which 
caused the splinter to penetrate further, and to be driven with 
great pressure upon the border of the bone, thus in all probability 
forcing it upon the os pedis, and placing it between two opposing 
bodies. The account of the case was further enhanced in value by 
minute details of the signs developed, together with the measures 
adopted, and the termination of the case. 
SEEDY TOE. 
Mr . F. J. Mavor next called attention to the extreme prevalence 
of the so-called “ seedy toe” among the horses of his clients, and 
stated the malady had existed to a most serious extent for nearly 
two years. 
Other Fellows also contributed similar information, and consider- 
able discussion succeeded, in which the opinions of each were freely 
given on the pathology of the affection and its supposed causes. 
LIVER DISEASES OF THE HORSE. 
Mr. J. Rowe, jun., then brought forward his paper “ On some of 
the Diseases of the Liver of the Horse.” 
The author commenced by referring to the statements of Percival, 
assigning to the liver a very limited participation in, or liability to, 
disease, but admitting a difficulty in diagnosis and discovery of dis- 
ease frequently on post-mortem examination, pathognomonic signs 
during life having been so mild as to escape notice altogether. 
The conclusions of Leblanc were also referred to, in which we 
are reminded that hepatic diseases are more frequent than previously 
published statements have verified, the chief being congestion, apo- 
plexy, and rupture, doubtless associated with visceral affections — 
lungs or abdominal organs. The author dwelt at some length on 
the minute structure of the liver, with the object of showing its 
liability to arrest of function from collateral disorders, with result- 
ing engorgement, apoplexy, softening — ramollissement , and, finally, 
rupture, which latter conditions were said to be confined principally 
to aged animals, and those having suffered frequently from conges- 
tion. Hepatitis was described as an affection commonly destitute 
of urgent and extremely acute signs, the severity being estimated 
in accordance with the existence of negative signs. In the treat- 
ment, preference was given to powerful oleaginous purgatives in 
combination, succeeded by aconite as a direct sedative and antiphlo- 
gistic — particularly under complications. Phlebotomy found no 
favour, the author seeking opinions on its adoption or disuse. 
Calomel, he stated, is sometimes used in 30-grain doses in chronic 
stages, but objection was made against too frequent use. Nitro- 
muriatic acid has many advocates. The remaining conditions of 
disease in connection with the liver, as rupture and internal hsemor- 
