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Nux Vomica, Strychnine — Give large doses of chloral hydrate as 

 11/2 to 2 ounces for the horse or cow in 11/^ quarts of water as a drench. 

 If they do not improve, give more until they are under its influence and 

 keep them under it till the effects of poisoning are over. Some may be 

 injected in the rectum. Tannic acid may be given if chloral hydrate 

 can not be obtained. 



Common salt — Give lots of water and oil. Stimulate the heart ac- 

 tion by giving camphor. 



Kerosene — Give stimulants as ammonia, coffee and camphor. 



Blue Vitriol — Give 5 or 6 tablespoonfuls of sulphur to the horse, 

 followed by flour gruels and whites of eggs. 



Cockls Burr, Ensilage and Forage Poisoning — Physic the animal 

 and stimulate the nerves by the use of nux vomica if necessary. 



