TRANSPLANT PATIENT.—Sydney University surgeons have successfully transplanted a greyhound’s liver Into this mongrel bitch, called Eartha. The operation was performed two months ago. Eartha is the only survivor of dozens of similar operations, and her uncomplicated recovery has amazed and delighted the surgical team responsible for the transplant A senior surgeon said: “Eartha is extraordinarily valuable. From her we are learning how a transplanted liver functions. We expect her to live a long and fully active life. She will remain our prize dog, and there is every possibility she will be mated. It is hoped she will have a litter of fine puppies.”

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TRANSPLANT PATIENT.—Sydney University surgeons have successfully transplanted a greyhound’s liver Into this mongrel bitch, called Eartha. The operation was performed two months ago. Eartha is the only survivor of dozens of similar operations, and her uncomplicated recovery has amazed and delighted the surgical team responsible for the transplant A senior surgeon said: “Eartha is extraordinarily valuable. From her we are learning how a transplanted liver functions. We expect her to live a long and fully active life. She will remain our prize dog, and there is every possibility she will be mated. It is hoped she will have a litter of fine puppies.”