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much lessened in frequency. To maintain the head in its 
proper position we constructed a sling, formed of bags 
suspended from the ceiling; blankets were then placed 
around the head, and a continuous stream of hot water 
poured on to them. This treatment was continued until my 
next visit, on the 25th, when I found the swelling was a 
little reduced, and the animal evinced a desire to eat, but 
could not. As, however, he could swallow fluids, liquid 
nourishment was given him, and a little fever medicine, 
the fomentations being continued. 
May 26th.—A marked improvement had taken place; the 
head is much reduced in size, and not so pendulous. He 
can now masticate a little, and drinks freely. Still continue 
the fomentation, and repeat the fever medicine. 
Being engaged on the 27th in another direction I did not 
visit my patient, but received a message from the owner 
stating that the horse’s head was nearly reduced to its natural 
size, and asking if he should discontinue the fomentations, 
which I sent word to do. 
May 28th.—This morning I thought I might venture to 
remove the tube ; but on placing my hand over the orifice 
the animal evinced uneasiness and difficulty in breathing, I 
therefore considered it advisable to let it remain in a little 
longer. After this I did not see the horse for some days, 
and the owner, thinking it necessary, as the horse seemed to 
be recovered, removed the tube himself. I saw the animal 
soon after, and the wound was almost healed. The horse 
has done well since, and now goes regularly to work. 
A LUSUS NATURAL 
By W. Maw, M.R.C.V.S., Thornton, Yorkshire. 
On the 30th May I was requested to attend a cow, the 
property of Messrs. Wade and Son, Ebbertson, which could 
not calve; but, not being at home, my brother attended her, 
and found her labouring violently. She had been in this 
state for six hours. They had at first called in a shepherd, 
who found that the foetus presented its fore legs, the head 
being turned back. After some time he got it into its proper 
position; but with all the force they used they were not able 
to remove it, consequently they determined to call in a pro¬ 
fessional man, more especially as it was the cow’s first calf. 
