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The subject matter contained in the book is restricted to the discussion of
problems connected only with the horse breeding industry, and, so far as this
information goes, is a handy guide for those interested in the prevention of
disease in breeding establishments. This is the object of the book, as stated in
the Preface, and no comparison is made with, nor anything of interest mentioned
about other domestic animals with regard to their breeding and obstetrical
peculiarities, as one would be led to expect from the title.

The Anatomy and Physiology of the females genitalia, foetal membranes and
placenta, are discussed in the opening chapters in the usual manner, with
little to attract the attention of veterinarians possessing an average knowledge
of the subject. The remaining chapters are interesting and informative and deal
with the subjects of equine parturition, hygiene, care of the foal and dam, etc., in
detail, and are rich in useful information.

As a handy guide to veterinary horse masters, this publication is to be
highly commended, but as a book for veterinary surgeons who have of necessity to
deal with Obstetrics in all its normal and abnormal aspects, chiefly the latter, this
work loses much of its value. [W. T.]