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LIVERPOOL VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. 
iodine, and one drachm iod. potassi. If the case has proceeded 
to the grapy form, and we have a foetid and acrid discharge, I 
should prepare tlig animal by first giving laxative and alkaline 
medicines, with a hot wet poultice of bran and oatmeal, and the 
addition of a little yeast, as recommended by Blaine, this will he 
found to have an excellent effect in the alteration of the discharge. 
I should next take a scalpel and cut off the excrescences, prefering 
it to the use of the actual cautery, using that only in case of undue 
haemorrhage. I should then apply a tight bandage, covering the 
parts operated on with equal quantities of a powder of sulph. of 
zinc and flour or meal simply to arrest the haemorrhage and produce 
a healthy action, this done, apply caustics in abundance to slough 
away all the roots. 
I recommend the use of calomel along with the aloes in this 
disease to be used as a laxative or cathartic. 
I omitted to remark that wherever we have discharge it is 
necessary to remove the hair for a considerable distance round the 
wound, as becoming saturated it tends to its spread and further 
development. 
A knowledge of the chemical changes which occur is necessary, 
likewise of the anatomy and functions of the skin, to lead us to 
scientific conclusions as to the treatment of grease. I have thrown 
out this evening one or two observations not, perhaps, thoroughly 
genera], respecting the means which I have tried with advantage, 
and should they be disproved in the lively discussion which I look 
forward to, I shall be glad to adopt and give those which may be 
recommended a fair trial, and shall feel myself in a measure repaid 
for the few nights I have spent to produce this hasty and imperfect 
paper, which does so little credit to the subject and one’s self, in 
time for you this evening. I would venture to suggest that in future 
before our meetings terminate arrangements be made to prevent 
a like occurrence. 
The discussion which followed, embraced also “ weed ” or inflam- 
matory oedema, and as far as the practical consideration of the 
subjects was concerned, it was animated. Arguments pro and con as 
to bleeding, local and general, to various topical applications, the 
use of purgatives, diuretic, and tonics, were advanced by the 
members. 
It is to be regretted that some points of scientific interest 
referred to by the essayist did not receive more attention from the 
members, as some progress might have been made in elucidating 
the true nature of the disease, as well as the real changes that result 
in the structure and secretions of the parts affected. 
Mr. C. W. Elam exhibited the brain of a horse, on which were 
developed two large tumours ; one was situated on the base, the 
other appeared to arise from the left ventricle, but had caused 
absorption of a great part of the hemisphere of that side. 
Votes of thanks were accorded to the President, Essayist, and 
to Mr. Elam. Richard S. Reynolds, 
Hon. Secretary. 
