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of the true pathology of this disease, and of the causes why the great 
majority of cases still bid defiance to all the veterinary surgeon’s 
skill. Mr. Bale detailed the supposed causes, symptoms, 'post- 
mortem appearances, and treatment of this disease. With regard 
to treatment, he thought that a small bloodletting in the early 
stage, provided the pulse warranted it, was beneficial ; and also the 
exhibition of a powerful dose of cathartic medicine, conjoined with 
carbonate of ammonia. This medicine he would repeat every six 
hours, if necessary, and in the intervals give Sp. iEth. Nitratis et 
Liq. Ammon. Acet., to act as a febrifuge and diaphoretic. He 
would also apply blankets dipped in hot water to the loins. If 
tympany existed, he would puncture the rumen and keep the pa- 
tient upon her chest as much as possible. He also thought that the 
patient should be turned from side to side frequently, in order to 
favour the action of the bowels. 
In the discussion which ensued, the topic principally dwelt upon 
was the treatment of the disease. 
Messrs. Nicholson and Edmundson advocated the exhibition of 
aconite, in doses of eight to ten minims, every four hours, and the 
use of stimulating liniments to the loins. They were also of opinion 
that preventive measures might be used with success in many in- 
stances. 
Mr. Edmundson said that he had made several post-mortem ex- 
aminations, and foupd softening of and effusion into the medulla 
spinalis, congestion of the plexus choroides, and effusion into the 
lateral ventricles of the brain. 
Messrs. Freeman, Anderton, Broughton , and Fearnley, were in 
favour of exhibiting a bold purgative and stimulant as early as pos- 
sible, to be followed up with doses of carbonate of ammonia and 
brandy or whiskey. 
Mr. Freeman advocated the use of carbonate of ammonia, ginger, 
and gentian, every hour, with plenty of thin gruel. He would also 
give 01. Ricini to relieve flatulency. 
Mr. Anderton would exhibit Chlor. Sodium with Sp. Ammon, 
comp, frequently, and relieve the bladder morning and evening, if 
necessary. 
Messrs. Cuthbert and Walker relied upon stimulants entirely. 
They thought the application of counter-irritants to the loins of 
little use. 
Mr. Bray and Mr. Ferguson advocated aperients with stimulants, 
and also the exhibition of 01. Lini and 01. Ricini. 
Mr. Naylor thought that the paralysis which existed in this 
affection was secondary, being induced from a diseased con- 
dition of the stomachs, through the medium of the pneumogas- 
tric nerves. He had seen cases both at the first and second time 
of parturition. He was also of opinion that the complex structure 
and functions of the stomachs might be regarded as predisposing 
causes of the disease. It was also to be remembered that cows fre- 
quently injured themselves in stepping off the “gripp.” He would 
recommend that all medicines be given with the stomach-pump, as 
