sudden change may operate unfavourably on his lungs; and if it does not produce inflammation, it may at least occasion roaring, or broken wind. The most prudent plan is, first to place the horse in an airy box, which will not only prevent too great heat, but also obviate the danger of swelled legs, and heated feet. By degrees so much increase of temperature may be kept up, as will promote the fall of long hair, or the retention or renewal of the short: and in the degree to which the artificial coating is wished to be carried, to that degree should a temperate or an ardent climate be imitated. The _clothing_ and grooming should, like the other parts of the conditioning treatment, be at first very moderate: the one produces extra heat, the other extra irritation; but by degrees both may be increased according to the views of the owner, or the purposes of the horse. _Physicking_ is found to assist the _condition_ of horses; for by emptying the bowels thoroughly, absorption of the extraneous fluids is promoted. One, two, or three doses, according to the extent to which the condition is intended to be carried, are usually given to every horse, where this process is conducted on the usual principles; and are certainly necessary, wherever continued and accelerated exertions are required. _Exercising_ a conditioning horse, like the other aids, must be done with a due regard to circumstances. At first, walking alone best answers the purpose, and twice a-day is better than once: the duration of each walk must be regulated by the age, the fulness of habit, &c. &c. As the condition improves, trotting and galloping may be employed, to benefit the wind, draw up the carcass, and accustom the horse to full work. It may be here remarked, that I have seen all attempts to promote condition fail in a horse removed from an old companion, or when stabled alone. Horses are gregarious, and often bear segregation badly: such a case can only be treated by association.—_Blaine_—_Outlines of the Vet. Art_—_Nimrod on Condition_—_White, &c._ CONEY, _s._ A rabbit, an animal that burrows in the ground. CONGER, _s._ The sea-eel. CONIROSTRES, (CUVIER,) s. Birds having concave bills. CONTAGION, _s._ The emission from body to body by which diseases are communicated; infection; pestilence. CONTAGIOUS, _a._ Infectious, caught by approach. CONVULSE, _v._ To give an involuntary motion to the parts of any body. CONVULSION, _s._ A convulsion is an involuntary contraction of the fibres and muscles; an irregular and violent motion, commotion. COO, _v._ To cry as a dove or pigeon. COOKERY, _s._ The art of dressing victuals.