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A CASE OF STAGGERS. 
the abdomen farther, I found the pancreas in a similar state, 
and weighing more than thirty pounds. A small portion of the 
right lobe of the liver was affected in the same way. 
Remarks . — About six weeks previously, this mare was in high 
condition and spirits, when she suddenly began to fall off in con- 
dition ; but as she was still feeding well and doing her ordinary 
work, although not with any comfort, and Mr. Christy not 
having another to relieve her at the time, nothing was done for 
her, as his intention was to lay her aside, and put her under 
medical treatment; but unfortunately he lamed her, and, a short 
time after being put into the stable, she took ill as stated, and 
died. 
A CASE OF STAGGERS. 
By Mr. E. C. Bull, Huntingdon . 
I have ventured to select a case which fell under my obser- 
vation in the month of March : — A three-year-old colt was labour- 
ing under staggers. The symptoms were, pulse unaltered — extre- 
mities cold — dulness of countenance — evident coma, the head 
in a declining position, and generally supported by the manger — 
when roused, the countenance assumed a wild and frantic ap- 
pearance, and ran headlong forwards, and nearly came to the 
ground. At this time of alarm the breathing was much accelerat- 
ed. The colt soon returned to his comatose or sleepy state, and 
there was total loss of appetite, with obstinate constipation of 
the bowels. He was perceived, when at plough on the day before, 
to break out in a profuse sweat, and appeared very dull after- 
wards ;sohe continued until the following day, when I first saw 
him. There was not any of that yellowness of the nose, or eyes, 
or mouth, or rectum which several authors have described as 
peculiar to stomach staggers. 
I immediately considered the brain to be the seat of disease, 
as it was impossible for the stomach to have been distended 
after the horse had been at work four or five hours apparently in 
perfect health. I bled to the amount of six quarts, administered a 
strong purgative drink, and ordered two drachms of emetic tar- 
tar to be given every fourth hour. I also blistered the back part 
of the head and the neck extensively, and inserted a setonon each 
side of the neck, and ordered cloths dipped in cold water to be 
laid on the forehead, and nothing but bran mashes and gruel to be 
given as food. 
7th . — Something better — not so dull — walks a little about 
the stable — rather inclined to feed — the medicine operating 
