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very early observed, and this is not often the case, for the disease is 
very seldom recognised before lameness and swelling presents 
itself; and by this time the vital fluid has passed into a condition 
which no medicinal agent as yet known can directly restore. If the 
local determination be internal, or deeply seated amongst the 
muscles, in any joint, or about the spine, throat, or the head, then 
nothing effectual can be done. On the other hand, should its 
existence be early detected, and be localised externally, circum¬ 
scribed in its action, having affected only the subcutaneous tissues 
—say about the shoulder, ribs, or the thick part of the hind 
quarters, then, I think it is possible for the disease to yield to 
rational treatment, which of course will vary according to the stage 
of the disease and condition of the animal. Supposing the patient 
to be in a plethoric state, and observed before the congestion has 
taken place, blood may be abstracted to as great an extent as the 
size and condition of the animal will allow. Small but repeated 
doses of saline medicine should be given every four or six hours, 
as the case may require, and continued until the bowels respond. 
At intervals of about two hours, stimulants should be given, the 
best being carbonate of ammonia. Mineral tonics will also be 
found of very great service. ' 
The affected limb should be well fomented and rubbed with 
strong topical stimulants, such as equal parts of liq. ammonia, 
spt. turpentine and olive oil. Should there be any crepitation, the 
part may be freely lanced, in order to afford local relief, and after¬ 
wards dressed with Venice turpentine or strong digestive ointment, 
in order to produce a suppurative action. 
It is highly essential that the strength of the animal should be 
kept up, by means of good linseed or oatmeal gruel. 
I have now brought my task to a close, and beg to thank you for 
the attention you have so kindly paid me. In the discussion which 
will follow, I beg of you to bear in mind that the object of these 
associations is to convey to each other useful and practical infor¬ 
mation. 
Veterinary Jurisprudence. 
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, WESTMINSTER. 
December Ath, 1871. 
(Before Mr. Justice Byles and a Common Jury.) 
WARRANTY OF A HORSE 
BOTS IN TIIE STOMACH. 
Turnham v. Paris. 
This was an action brought by the plaintiff, a licensed victualler 
at Islington, against the defendant, a horse dealer in Clerkenwell, 
