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tlie pelvic bones. The cremaster muscle and bladder were also 
involved by adhesions. Running through the centre of this ab¬ 
scess was a vein forming a well-defined thrombus, the lumen of 
which was intact at least two-thirds of the distance through the 
abscess ; balance taken up by the thrombus. On the outside of 
the abscess the vein was three times its normal size. The ab¬ 
scess was formed of distinct layers resembling an onion. From 
the thrombus to the outside, two-thirds of the distance, there 
was no pus ; the balance was filled with a dirty-grey bad smell¬ 
ing pus and detritus. The kidneys were in normal condition ; 
also other organs, with exception of bowels, which were inflamed. 
]\Iy theory of this case is that the infection took place from 
the umbilical vein at the time of birth, but cannot account for 
the thrifty condition of the foal. 
To Add to the History of Fractures. —In the Veter- 
inary Journal, from every-day notes by Mr. H. B. Elliot, are 
found the records of a few cases of fractures, which, leaving 
aside their aetiology and their symptoms, are of special value in 
demonstrating the value of the work of nature (almost left alone) 
in the repair of those lesions : Case /.—A fracture of the meta¬ 
carpal bone above the fetlock. Absolutely no treatment. Re¬ 
covered comparatively sound. Toe of the injured leg slightly 
turned outward and a callous at the point of fracture, are the 
only blemishes left. Case 2 .—Fracture of the metatarsus. 
Stiff leather splint from the hock to the fetlock, held in place 
by sidestraps. Complete recovery in three months. Case j .— 
Mare in running away got injured and had a large swelling on 
the near-side of the chest. This was lanced. Ten days later, 
the swelling was still there and hard. Incision of the walls and 
digital exploration permitted the removal of several fragments 
of the first rib. Recovery. Case 4 .—A Californian horse, six 
years old, had a heavy fall, after which had a swelling over 
the seat of the ilium, shortness of the limb, difficult extension, 
pain on pressure per rectum. He was slung, had soothing appli¬ 
cations, several blisters and recovered fairly sound, but weak. 
He died ultimately with osteo-porosis by fracture of the max¬ 
illary bone. Case j .—A transverse fracture of the ulna, with 
dislocation at the elbow ; destroyed. Case 6 .—Jersey calf with 
fracture of the radius and cubitus. Plaster splint, which, being 
uncomfortable to her by the weight, was replaced by lighter 
one of wood and calico bandages. Recovery complete, and use 
of the leg fearlessly after a month. 
