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ON THE DIPPING OF SHEEP IN AUSTRALIA. 
[YVe have received the following remarks from Mr. Annand 
relating to his article upon the above subject in our last 
number.] 
Dear Sirs, — I only to-day succeeded in obtaining the 
June number of the Veterinarian , or I might have addressed 
you earlier. 
In the first place, I take umbrage at the sole use of the 
word “ prevention ,” to the complete exclusion of that of 
iS cure,” in my article; the employment of the materials 
I have mentioned, in the manner I have described, being 
fully adapted for that very desirable consummation. And, 
again, by excluding the word altogether (I am sure I used it 
in my communication) it makes a very lukewarm effusion of 
the whole, so that that amount of attention is not so likely 
to be drawn to the matter as it deserves. 
Secondly, in the thirteenth line from the bottom, it reads 
“Men are placed in the bath ” it should be “ around the dip. 5 ’ 
You will readily perceive the importance of this new reading, 
and its effect on the method of working . 
In conclusion, I would say that your illustration is an ad¬ 
mirable one. And 1 have not the slightest doubt that prac¬ 
tical men, from these few hints, will be able soon to record 
that “scab” in England is one of those things that have been, 
and no more to be feared than it is in the Western district of 
Victoria. 
Trusting that these few remarks will meet your approba¬ 
tion, 
1 remain, 
Faithfully yours, 
Joseph Annand, 
Veterinary Student . 
To the Editors of 1 The Veterinarianl 
XXXV. 
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