412 I3WA DEPARTMENT OF ACRICULTUKi: 
To recapitUia^e, the symptoms of spasmodic rollc: Keep in mind tlift 
history of the ca^e. the type of horse, the suddenness of the attack, ihe 
increased intcs^tir.al rcuiids, the intervals of ease (wh.ich become of 
shorter duration as the case progresses), the violent jiain. the nornjMl 
temperature and pulse during the intervals cf ease, the frequent at- 
tempts to urinate, etc.. and there is but little danger of ccnfouridiiig this 
with other forms of colic. 
Treatment. — Since the pain is dre to spasm, or cramp, of the bore'?!, 
medicines tSat overcome spasms — antispasmodics — are the cr.es indi- 
cated. Chloral hydrate may be used. This is to be given in a do^e 
of 1 ounce in a lint of v.ater as a drench. As this drug is ir:itant to 
the throat and stomach, it has to be well diluted. A common and goo I 
remedy is sulphuric ether end laudanum; cf each 2 ounces in a half pint 
of linseed oil. Another drench may be composed of 2 ounces each of 
sulphuric ether and alcohol in 8 ounces of water. If no'hin^ else is at 
hand give whisky, one-ha'f pint in hot water. .Jamaica ginger is useful. 
If relief is net obtained in one hour from any of the above doses, ihcy 
may be repeated. The body should be warmly c'oUie.l a^d perspiratica 
induced. Blankets dipped in very hot water to ^\hich a small cuantity 
of 'turpentine has been added should be placed aicrnd the bePy auil 
covered with dry blankets, or the abdomen may be rubbed with stimu'at- 
ing liniments or mustard water. The diScuIty. hoveve". cf applying 
blankets and keepi-'g them in place forces us in most instances to dis- 
pense with them. If the cramp is due to irritants in the bowels, a cure 
is not complete until there is given a cathartic of 1 ounce of aloes or 1 
pint of linseed oil. Injections into the rectum of warm soapy water 
or salt and water aid the cu-re. 
Rectal injections, clysters, or enemas, as a rule should be lukewarm, 
and from 3 to 6 quarts are to be given at a time. They may be repeated 
every half hour if necessary. Great care is to be taken not to injure 
the rectum in giving such injections. A large syringe or a piece of 
rubber hose 4 or 5 feet long, with a funnel attached at one end, affords 
the best means by which to give them. The pipe of the syringe or the 
hose introduced into the rectum must be blunt, rounded, and smooth. It 
is to be thoroughly oiled and then carefully pushed through the anus in 
a slightly upward direction. Much force must be avoided. If the horse 
can have a loose box or paddock, it is the best, as he will then take the 
exercise he wants. If the patient be extremely violent, it is often wise 
to restrain him by leading him with a halter since rupture of the stomach 
or displacements of the bowels may result and complicate the trouble. 
THICK WIND AND EOAKIXG. 
Horses that are affected with a chronic disease that causes a loud un- 
natural noise in breathing are said to have thick wind, or to be roarers. 
This class does not include those affected with severe sore throat, as in 
these cases the breathing is noisy only during the attack of the acute 
disease. 
Thick wind is caused by an obstruction to the free passage of the 
air in some part of the respiratory tract. Nasal polypi, thickening of. 
