R. du Bois-Reymond thanks Ewart for sending a copy of his Penycuik Experiments. He discusses the position of veterinary surgeons in Germany and the qualifications that they can take. The writer cites the views of a Professor Mank, his superior, that the standing of the veterinarian is not viewed as being at the same level as that of a doctor, and in order for this to change their preparatory training would have to be the same. The major obstacle to this happening in Germany are the landowners who believe that they can deal more easily with men of lower social standing.