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of thanks was given the essayist for the able manner in which 
he had entertained the meeting. 
On motion the meeting adjourned to meet in San Fran¬ 
cisco, June 14th, 1893. 
R. A. Archibald, Sec. 
KANSAS VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. 
The Kansas Veterinary Medical Association met at Man¬ 
hattan, March 9th, 1893. The afternoon was spent visiting 
the State Agricultural College. 
The meeting was called to order by President Pritchard. 
The minutes of the former meeting were read and approved. 
Drs. Young and LeMay signed the Constitution. Communi¬ 
cations were read from Drs. Hunter, Wattles and Nott ex¬ 
pressing regrets at being unable to attend the meeting. 
Dr. Wattles reported an interesting case of an “equine 
hermaphrodite.” Dr. Wattles also extended an invitation to 
attend the commencement of Kansas City Veterinary College. 
Dr. LeMay gave an interesting talk on the treatment of 
gunshot wounds in horses, having had considerable experi¬ 
ence while at Pine Ridge with his regiment (Seventh Cavalry). 
He found the most successful method was to treat the wound 
antiseptically locally, and wait until the ball becomes encysted, 
or set up suppuration, when it can be removed. 
Dr. Welch, of Salina, reported an interesting case of arti¬ 
ficial impregnation of a mare. The semen was caught in a 
receptacle mixed with warm milk, and by means of a small 
rubber tube and funnel was forced into the uterus. The mare 
was impregnated. 
The treatment of hernia was also discussed thoroughly. 
Neurotomy was also discussed. The general expression was 
that the low operation, performed standing, was usually suc¬ 
cessful, no bad results following. Tenotomy, bulging soles, 
Dempsey pads and rubber tired shoes were also discussed. 
Under the head of unfinished business the fee bill was 
brought up, amended and adopted as a general guide to 
equalize charges throughout the State, and for the general 
information of the practitioner and his client. The amended 
fee bill was ordered printed for the use of the members. Dr. 
