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appliances except the halter, which was fastened to either side 
of the stall and to the beam above, the horse remaining on its 
feet throughout the ordeal and suffering no pain. 
P. S. June 5—The stallion is making an uneventful recovery, 
this being the twelfth day; has not missed a meal; feels fine; has 
perfect use of neck (very little swelling) ; wound about half 
closed up, very little suppuration outside. There was some odor 
on his breath for two or three days, but it has cleared up now. 
P. S. June 16—Twenty-three days after operation the wound 
is practically healed (only about one inch left), very little pus 
or swelling, and the horse has been driven without any discom¬ 
fort; in fact, seemed to enjoy it, as he gets plenty of air. 
HYDROCEPHALUS. 
By H. J. Coggins, D.V.M., Ilo, Idaho. 
On April 23, 1912, I was called to attend a mare in labor. 
I found the case very complicated; but after two hours was suc¬ 
cessful in delivering the foal, everything being normal, with 
the exception of the head, which measured seventeen inches in 
