358 YORKSHIRE VETERINARY MEDICAL SOCIETY. 
Mr. Broughton and Mr, Lord agreed in their method of 
treatment. 
Mr. Howell said that most cases of laminitis arose from 
indiscretion in feeding, more particularly from feeding on 
wheat; and in such cases he gives cathartics combined with 
carminatives, and bleeds largely from both brachial veins. 
Mr. Seeker then replied, and maintained his opinion as to 
the administration of strong cathartics, and that strong feet 
were most liable to the disease ; that weak feet are more 
yielding, and consequently more easily affected by warm 
poultices, which he prefers to cold; he likewise spoke at 
some length, commenting on some of the views of the 
members who had spoken. 
The President , in closing the discussion, said that rasping 
of the hoof was often a cause of the disease, the hoof con- 
. sisting, microscopically, of tubes hermetically sealed. He 
approved of topical bleeding, but not from the toe ; and con¬ 
demned the use of cathartics; upheld the theory of meta¬ 
stasis as generally understood, and agreed with the essayist 
that the strong hoof and horses of high action are most liable 
to the disease. He objected to frog-setons, and recommended 
the treatment generally adopted by the essayist, with the 
exception of strong cathartics, to the serious considera¬ 
tion of the members, well knowing that Mr. Seeker was a 
gentleman eminently successful in his treatment, and that he 
had arrived at his conclusions after well-matured study, great 
experience, and careful thought. The President concluded 
his remarks by proposing a vote of thanks to the essayist; 
this was seconded by Mr. Naylor, and carried with applause. 
The unanimous thanks of the society were accorded to 
Professor Gamgee, for his kindness in sending the specimens 
above referred to. 
The next meeting of the society will be held at Harrogate, 
on Monday, 11th of July, at 1*30 p.m., when Mr. Naylor, of 
Wakefield, will read a paper. 
W. Williams, Bradford, 
Hon. Sec. 
