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upon the horny sole, thereby expanding the lower border of the 
crust, and by the compression of the elastic substance at the 
posterior part of the foot, caused by pressure from above and 
counter pressure from below upon the frog. The latter cause 
he laid most stress upon, because it expanded the cartilages 
and heels. 
This is my opinion of Coleman’s theory, and I am compelled 
to say that Mr. Hodgson’s papers have not altered it. 
In conclusion, allow me to observe that I think it altogether 
futile to refer to authors for a settlement of the question at 
issue : the only thing that can pass current, in the present day, 
being direct, practical, and demonstrative proof. 
I beg to subscribe myself, 
Yours faithfully, 
W. G. Reeve. 
1, Elizabeth St M Eaton Sq., 
May 24, 1852. 
DISEASES OF CATTLE IN INDIA. By Mr. Hodgson. 
Goolee. This is violent inflammatory Fever, in the rains, 
from indulging too much in green grass, after the hot wea¬ 
ther. It is easily prevented by limiting the time of grazing, 
and not allowing the cattle to get poor in the previous hot 
weather. The post-mortem examination of Cattle showed ex¬ 
tensive effusion of lymph and serum in the thorax and into the 
tissues all over the body. Two friends of mine had each 300 
or 400 head of cattle. I forget how many, but great numbers 
died without treatment; and had it been otherwise, unless I 
had seen them when it first broke out, would it have availed, 
so violent is the fever in the fat animal, under the heat of the 
climate. 
Surruk (Inflammation of the Intestines). This happens in 
the rains, or beginning of the cold weather. 
Gurmee . This is the native term for fever in man and 
animals. 
In an extensive country like India, they have different dia¬ 
lects and terms for diseases. The veterinary surgeon must 
learn the Hindustanee language, without which it is impos¬ 
sible to do his duty with a native cavalry regiment, or give 
directions to the native Salootries (Farriers), or Natbunds 
(shoeing smiths). Cattle are bred for the Artillery, and it 
might happen that the veterinary surgeon be consulted, 
should any disease appear among the animals, to any extent, 
as I have seen the case witli Golec. 
