#$%^&*AU2016204991B220180705.pdf#####ABSTRACT The present invention relates to a system for keeping a patient warm, particularly a veterinary patient, during 5 care. An apparatus is provided for delivering conditioned air across a barrier, such as a wire cage, to a blanket arrangement for providing conditioned air to the patient. A first duct and a second duct part are provided either 10 side of the barrier mounted together across the barrier, so a duct is provided for ducting conditioned air across the barrier.