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cultural Society for the removal of the difficulty complained 
of. It is gratifying to see that both institutions are har¬ 
moniously co-operating, as this argues well for the success of 
any scheme which may be propounded. Agriculture and 
veterinary science are so mutually dependent upon each 
other, and their success so identical, that nothing must be 
allowed to weaken the bond which unites them together. 
We have no fear of this while the interests of each are so 
well presided over as they now are by those who represent 
the two institutions. 
Has not the time arrived for some bold step to be taken ? 
The contemplated removal of the dairies out of London 
should not be lost sight of; and if this be not carried out, 
surely something might be done with the existing estab¬ 
lishments. Dairies are attached to some of the veterinary 
colleges of the Continent, and these, when on a sufficiently 
large scale, yield a fair amount of practice to the students. 
It is, however, a practice of one description only; not suffi¬ 
ciently diversified to meet every necessity, although most 
valuable as far as it goes. 
If possible, veterinary pupils should see the management 
of cattle, sheep, and pigs, on the farm, and study the ordi¬ 
nary causes of diseases as they are in daily operation. Every 
farm, in itself, is an important field of education for the 
student of veterinary medicine, although some may be 
better suited than others for his particular requirements. 
Dairy farms offer the greatest advantages, and ere long 
these must be multiplied in the vicinity of all large towns, 
and London in particular. 
We ourselves are not, however, prepared just now with any 
special scheme, for we must view this question from several 
aspects, and hence observe its varying features. Our province 
is rather to throw out hints for others to act upon, and beside 
these now given others are in store. Will our readers take 
up this important question, and favour us with their counsel ? 
The future position of the veterinary profession depends very 
much upon what is now done. 
