This is a valuable work on veterinary gynecology and obstetrics for the welfare of mares and foals. The author, Conrad Mitchell, aimed to give the farmers and breeders all the necessary instructions to be followed at the time of delivery. The goal was to ensure that no casualties occurred in complex cases and that the breeders could give emergency treatment to the animal. In addition, the author delivered helpful details on some diseases that these animals might suffer from. He wrote about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of these diseases in a straightforward manner. To make a lasting impact on the readers, so they retain the information quickly and remember it, Mitchell included accurate illustrations. It is a perfect work to get an idea of how Mares were treated during the olden times.