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case, press the flanks on either side at the same time, when the 
air quickly rushes out, and all is shortly well. Sometimes bleed¬ 
ing is necessary, especially if the eyelids remain swollen, or the 
respiration continues quick. 
Vomition is also an effect of choking; but, in this case, the 
substance is lodged in the bottom part of the canal, near to its en¬ 
trance into the rumen, and is commonly a knob of the bind which 
surrounds a bundle of straw. The animal eats and drinks for a 
few minutes, then stands still, but before ten minutes have expired 
spasms come on, and the food is again thrown up. He will then 
begin to eat again; and the same effect follows, until the sub¬ 
stance is got rid of. 
Impaction .—Occasionally turnips or other bodies are so firmly 
wedged in the roof of the mouth, that some force is requisite to 
remove them. The animal is continually tossing about her head, 
mumbling her jaws, and saliva is seen runing from the mouth. In¬ 
spection of the mouth will detect the cause. 
I shall now bring this paper to a close, fearing that I have been 
too long trespassing on the valuable space of a Journal devoted to 
the diffusion of veterinary science. I am proud to say, that The 
Veterinarian is not only circulated among the members of the 
profession, but that it has found its way into the library of the 
nobleman, gentleman, and farmer. The diffusion of scientific 
principles as to the treatment of the diseases of our domesticated 
animals has been the result, and which has done much to protect the 
interests of the agriculturist, and advance the cause of humanity, 
by securing their valuable animals from the ignorance of the 
empiric. 
I do not mean to call all those empirics who have not graduated 
at the College; there are many now practising the art who have 
have not seen the College walls, who are, nevertheless, well- 
informed men. Let us, therefore, send to The Veterinarian 
practical cases, practical results, and practical treatment, shorn 
of all unnecessary philosophy and technicality, so as to be under¬ 
stood by every reader. Frankness and candour with our em¬ 
ployers gain confidence; while mystery in every thing has been 
the safeguard of the ignorant empiric. But the veil is now taken 
off, and men begin to find out that it is their interest to employ 
educated practitioners. Many farmers in my neighbourhood read, 
and others take in, this valuable Journal, which has done so much 
to discard ignorance and brutality. Let us, then, endeavour, 
through its means, to advance the progress of our noble science, 
that benefit mav not onlv accrue to ourselves, but to the nobleman, 
gentleman, and agriculturist. 
