ions have been printed by order of Congress. The work was reprinted
in 1896, and revised and reprinted in 1903, 1908, and 1911. In
accordance with the foregoing resolution it again has been revised so as
to embody the latest practical development of knowledge of the subject.
D. F. HOUSTON,
_Secretary._
CONTENTS.
Page.
The examination of a sick horse. By Leonard Pearson 7
Fundamental principles of disease. By Rush Shippen Huidekoper 27
Methods of administering medicines. By Ch. B. Michener 44
Diseases of the digestive organs. By Ch. B. Michener 49
Diseases of the respiratory organs. By W. H. Harbaugh 95
Diseases of the urinary organs. By James Law 134
Diseases of the generative organs. By James Law 164
Diseases of the nervous system. By M. R. Trumbower 210
Diseases of the heart, blood vessels, and lymphatics.
By M. R. Trumbower 247
Diseases of the eye. By James Law 274
Lameness. By A. Liautard 298
Diseases of the fetlock, ankle, and foot. By A. A. Holcombe 395
Diseases of the skin. By James Law 458
Wounds and their treatment. By Ch. B. Michener 484
Infectious diseases. By Rush Shippen Huidekoper 507
Shoeing. By John W. Adams 583
Index 607
ILLUSTRATIONS.
PLATES.
Page.
PLATE
I. Inflammation 32
II. Inflammation 32
III. Digestive apparatus 48
IV. Age of horses as indicated by teeth 58
V. Intestinal worms 92
VI. Bots 92
VII. Position of the left lung 112
VIII. Longitudinal section through kidney 136
IX. Microscopic anatomy of kidney 136
X. Microscopic anatomy
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