THE PAST AND PKESENT STATE OF 
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insufficient exercise during the covering season, and they quitted 
their station in a state of plethora and obesity, which ought to 
have suggested the utmost precaution and care, during the long 
journeys which they were compelled to take in order to reach 
their homes. Instead, they were thoughtlessly hurried, in despite 
of the heat of the weather, and their inability to travel far. The 
necessary result is this : inflammatory diseases of various kinds 
almost invariably terminating in death. Unfortunately, the direc¬ 
tors of these establishments cannot be everywhere at once, and they 
who have the care of these horses rarely deserve the confidence 
which it is necessary to place in them. 
The appointment of Professor Yvart, of Alfort, to the Director¬ 
ship of all the Government studs, will be a national benefit. 
Journal des Haras, 
THE PAST AND PRESENT STATE OF VETERINARY 
SCIENCE. 
No. VIII. 
[Continued from p. 77, and concluded.] 
By Mr. T. W. Mayer, Neivcastle-under-Line, 
The system of public education which was stated in my last 
letter, and sufficient for all the purposes of effectually promoting 
and cultivating veterinary science, had reference to the general 
outline stated to be laid down in 1791; but in minute particulars 
it is evident from the remote period at which it was framed, and 
the different aspect veterinary science now wears, that it will 
require to be more fully carried out. 
With reference to this part of our subject, I proceed to 
remark, and without any comments, 4thly, 'I'hat in order to render 
the system of public instruction suggested in the regulations of 
the College, published in 1793, of greater benefit to the profes¬ 
sion, it will be necessary— 
1st, That several professors be appointed to lecture w'ithin the 
walls of the College, on the several subjects that are required for 
the efficient education of a veterinary student. 
2dly, That the course of instruction which, with certificates 
of his diligent attendance, &c. shall be required of every student 
previous to his presenting himself for examination, occupy a 
period of two years, and consist of not less than six courses, 
three in each year. The first beginning on the 1st of October 
