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At about half-past twelve, in a more violent fit of coughing 
than heretofore, one of the carotids gave way, profuse he- 
morrhage followed, and the animal was dead in a few 
minutes. 
I offer no comments upon this experiment with reference 
to my theory; but have introduced it merely as the record 
of a fact never before demonstrated, so far as I have heard 
or read, viz., the possibility of so large an animal as a horse sur- 
viving for nearly twenty four hours after the deprivation of both 
carotid arteries and both jugular veins. 
DIPLOMAS. 
The following gentlemen, educated at the Royal Veterinary 
College, London, obtained their diplomas at the meeting of 
the Board of Examiners held 13th December, 1854. 
Mr. E. Woodger, London. 
„ L Clark, Oxford. 
,, I. T. W. Smith, London. 
„ Js. Atcherley, Bridgnorth. 
„ F. Marshall, Northampton. 
,, R. W. Thomas, Clun, Salop. 
VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. 
The following were the successful Essayists of the last 
Session, 1853-4, with their subjects, and to them the Council 
awarded the “ Special Thanks” of the Association, by which 
they rank as Honorary Fellows thereof. 
Mr. E. J. King, ‘ On the Anatomy and Diseases of the 
Hock -joint . 5 
,, Js. Taylor, c On Laminitis.’ 
„ Jos. Norris, c The Anatomy and Diseases of the In- 
testines.’ 
,, Jos. Hubbick, ‘On the Stomachs of the Ox . 5 
„ B. Wimbush, * On Pneumonia in the Horse . 5 
„ T. Cave, e On the Anatomy and Diseases of the 
Kidneys.’ 
, Jno. Baldock, ‘On the Structure and Diseases of the 
Skin. 
To Mr. Cave was also awarded the Prize for his ‘ Essay on 
Anaesthetic Agents, with their advantages and dis- 
advantages in Veterinary Surgery . 5 
