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invariably formed again in the same cyst. To this horse I gave 
moderate doses of iodine suspended in spt. aether, nitr. daily, 
mixed with bran mashes and oatmeal. 
After taking a few doses he shewed symptoms of amendment, 
and the abscesses disappeared. I consider this a valuable medicine 
when given in this way, and think its action on the system is two- 
fold. I most certainly have had proofs of its tonic power. 
In all these colts the expiration was singularly painful and 
protracted. It seemed as if the diaphragmatic and intercostal 
muscles were spasmed, and could not compress the lungs and ap- 
proximate the air-cells and force out the inspired air. 
The hydrocyanic acid is the best sedative and antispasmodic I 
am acquainted with : it is really, in my opinion, invaluable. It is 
safe, certain in its effects, and easily administered. Its action is 
almost immediate, and easily governed. I have succeeded in the 
treatment of three cases of tetanus by the use of this acid alone, 
which cases I intend publishing in The Veterinarian at my 
early convenience. Mr. Morton’s Veterinary Manual deserves 
to be consulted on this point. I am proud to see the second 
edition of this valuable little work. It is deserving of our most 
grateful acknowledgment. 
[Mr. Carlisle’s interesting account of “A Disease of the Heart” 
shall appear as soon as we can obtain a coloured engraving of 
the case, about which there is at present considerable difficulty. 
It is most beautifully and accurately delineated. — JBd.~\ 
ON THE NEW EPIDEMIC. 
By Mr. G. A. Farrow, V.S., Durham. 
W it h regard to the epidemic among cattle, sheep, and pigs, we 
regret to say that in many parts of the country it has appeared 
afresh, and is as virulent and infectious as before. Mr. Farrow, 
in a letter that we have lately received from him, states that it is 
spreading over the county of Durham as rapidly as in autumn, 
attacking those cattle first that have been at any market or fair. 
So convinced are the greater part of the farmers that the disease 
is principally contracted at these places, that many have refused 
to purchase any cattle from the market. In almost every instance 
the breaking out of the disease on a farm can be clearly traced 
to infection. They have been either in contact with strange 
stock, or fresh cattle have been brought on that farm. 
