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LIVERPOOL VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. 
London; Henry Barnes, Malpas; L. Butlers, Norwich; and Walter 
Lewis, of Crewe. 
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. 
It was proposed by R. S. Reynolds , seconded by G. Morgan , and carried 
unanimously, that Messrs. R. C. Edwards (of Chester), and E. Kitchin 
(of Liverpool) be elected members of this Association. 
In consequence of the unavoidable absence of Peter Taylor the 
adjourned discussion of his paper on “ Counter-Irritation ” was post¬ 
poned until the next meeting. 
Prof. Williams then read a very able and scientific paper on “ Pur¬ 
pura Hsemorrhagica,” which was followed by an animated discussion. 
Mr. Morgan , after thanking Prof. Williams for his paper, said that he 
could not account for the disease being more prevalent amongst horses 
in Scotland than elsewhere, as stated by Prof. Williams. His experience 
was that more died than recovered. Thought that (i Purpura hsemor- 
rhagica ” and scarlatina were often confounded with each other, and 
that a prominent septicaemic in scarlatina was the presence of a bloody 
exudate all over the body, which is easily detected by passing the hand 
through the hair. He thought that a frequent cause of “ Purpura” was 
the debility which existed during recovery from chest diseases. Agrees 
with the treatment adopted by Prof. Williams, viz. the exhibition of 
Potass. Chlor., followed by Spts. Tereb. and Ferri Perchlor., but would 
also give stimulants to support the system. Would not hesitate to 
scarify the swellings and allow the contents to escape. 
Mr. R. C. Edwards had not seen many cases, except when in Edin¬ 
burgh. Had treated formerly with Ferri Perchlor., but now prefers 
Potass. Chlor. Has tried Potass. Bichrom., but found it unsatisfactory. 
Mr. Greaves had had considerable experience of the disease, and found 
that the majority died. Agreed with Prof. Williams that it arises from septic 
material in the atmosphere. Favours the treatment adopted by the late 
Prof. Dick, viz. to ri 1 the system by the alimentary canal. Did not 
hesitate to puncture freely. Had recently a bad case and punctured 
scores of times and obtained a fair bucketful of straw-coloured serum. 
The horse did well. Recommended exercise, notwithstanding its apparent 
cruelty. Had tried Potass. Chlor., but without much benefit. Approved 
of the application of hot fomentations to the swellings. 
Mr. Moore does not agree with Mr. Greaves in puncturing. Has seen 
many cases, and finds that puncturing leads to sloughing. Does not 
interfere with the bowels. Has given Potass. Bichromate for eighteen 
years, and finds it eminently satisfactory. 
Mr. Hopkin agrees with Prof. Williams that “ Diarrhsemia ” is a 
better name for the disease. Favoured the use of Spts. Tereb. and 
Potass. Chlor. Recommended the administration of dry fibrin. Does 
not puncture the swellings, except those about the nostrils, thus trying 
to avoid tracheotomy. If the swellings should slough in consequence of 
puncture, considers it preferable to the performing of tracheotomy. Has 
not noticed the extreme variations in pulse and temperature. Does not 
agree with Mr. Greaves as to exercise, as in his opinion it exhausts the 
patient. If constipation existed he gave medicine to act gently on the 
bowels. 
Mr. Bacre considers the microscope gives little aid in blood diseases. 
Believes that there is no special mode of treatment. He leaves matters 
alone externally, and varies the internal treatment according to sym¬ 
ptoms. Thinks that Prof. Williams’s success is remarkable. In 
Manchester they are not so successful. Has tried Potass. Chlor. in 
