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... gives additional strength to their united action , which is to contract or draw closer the ribs , and thus acting in direct connection with the diaphragm — a muscle that с extends from the chest to the termination of the loins Ribs and ...
... gives additional strength to their united action , which is to contract or draw closer the ribs , and thus acting in direct connection with the diaphragm — a muscle that с extends from the chest to the termination of the loins Ribs and ...
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... give internally linseed gruel with half a drachm of iodide of potassium daily to increase the action of the absorbents , and continue this for a week . The mare cannot be left too much to herself when foaling , D taking care that no ...
... give internally linseed gruel with half a drachm of iodide of potassium daily to increase the action of the absorbents , and continue this for a week . The mare cannot be left too much to herself when foaling , D taking care that no ...
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... monstrous as this may seem , we daily hear men give vent to such a pitiable and imbecile thesis . Indeed , I am acquainted with one gentleman who goes to the ILLUSTRATIVE ANECDOTE . 35 expense of procuring some of the 34 CARE NECESSARY .
... monstrous as this may seem , we daily hear men give vent to such a pitiable and imbecile thesis . Indeed , I am acquainted with one gentleman who goes to the ILLUSTRATIVE ANECDOTE . 35 expense of procuring some of the 34 CARE NECESSARY .
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... gives evidence of his having suffered from no serious illness up to this time ; and very fre- quently are yearlings left unsold or absolutely begged , which give evidence , by the poverty of their condi- tion , of having been afflicted ...
... gives evidence of his having suffered from no serious illness up to this time ; and very fre- quently are yearlings left unsold or absolutely begged , which give evidence , by the poverty of their condi- tion , of having been afflicted ...
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... give his mouth , so as to avoid pressure from the bit . Keep them thus for an hour a day during the next three days , shorten- ing the reins a little each succeeding day . A week will now have elapsed , after which attach the reins as ...
... give his mouth , so as to avoid pressure from the bit . Keep them thus for an hour a day during the next three days , shorten- ing the reins a little each succeeding day . A week will now have elapsed , after which attach the reins as ...
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