THE EPIDEMIC IN STOCK, 
699 
[Appendix A. — This contains reports of examinations of dis- 
eased animals, in all of which the symptoms were the same as 
those previously reported]. 
Appendix B. 
Botanic Gardens, Sydney, 10th March, 1851. 
Dear Sir, — In accordance with your request on behalf of the Board appointed to 
inquire into the cause of the prevailing cattle disease, I have examined the vege- 
tation of the following paddocks in which cattle have died, viz. : Ryan’s and 
Cleeve’s paddocks, on Grose Farm; Hearn’s paddock, part of Petersham Race 
Course ; and Fullager’s paddock, on the Penrith Road, and the plants observed 
growing in each paddock are as follows : — 
Cleeve’s and Ryan’s Paddocks. 
( The vegetation in both being similar ). 
Cynodon Dactylon ; Poa plebia ; Poa annua ; Hypoxis pratensis ; Plantago varia ; 
Oxalis corniculata; Trifolium repens; Carex ccespitosa; Malva sylvestris; 
Lavatera species ; Kennedya parviflora (?) ; Erythraea australis ; Wahlenbergia 
gracilis ; Lobelia alata ; Anagallis arvensis ; Isolepia prolifer ; Potamogeton 
natans. The two last named in water holes. 
Hearn’s Paddock. 
Cynodon Dactylon ; Billiardiera scandens ; Clematis coriacea; Goodenia ovata ; 
Lobelia alata ; Erythraea australis ; Kennedya parviflora (?) ; Ranunculus acris ; 
Hypoxis pratensis ; Hypericum pusillum : Plantago varia ; Annagallis arvensis. 
Fullager’s Paddock. 
Cynodon Dactylon ; Agrostos decipiens ; Anthistiria australis ; Poa plebia ; 
Goodenia ovata ; Hypericum pusillum ; Wahlenbergia gracilis ; Oxalis corni- 
culata ; Gnaphalium cephaloideum ; Hypoxis pratensis ; Billardiera scandens ; 
Kennedya parviflora (?) ; Angallis arvensis; Trifolium repens; Lobelia alata ; 
Jacksonia spinosa; Viminaria denudata ; Bursaria spinosa; Acacia decurrens ; 
Callistemon viminalis; Eucalyptus, several species. 
It will be observed that only certain plants are common to the whole of the pad- 
docks, viz. : Cynodon Dactylon (Couch); Trifolium repens (Clover); Lobelia 
alata; Anagallis arvensis (Pimpernel); Hypoxis pratensis ; Erythraea australis 
(Centuary); Kennedya parviflora (?); Oxalis corniculata (Sorrel); Plantago 
varia. 
As the whole of these are of very common occurrence, and with the exception of 
the “ Couch ” observed to grow most sparingly, I trust I shall not be considered 
presumptuous in expressing my firm conviction that no disease of a fatal nature 
could result to cattle from grazing in any one of the localities referred to. 
Believe me, dear Sir, very faithfully yours, 
Charles Moore. 
B. 0‘Brien, Esq., M.D. 
