Lists of Formulaes 195 



A CONVENIENT AND VALUABLE LIST OF FORMULAES 



In some cases several doses should be puprchased. 

 Fluid extract of capsicum, 1 dram 

 Nux vomica, 1 dram 

 Chloroform, 2 drams 

 Cannabas Indica, 2 drams 

 The above is a dose for colic in horses. 



Chloral Hydrate — 1/2 ounce is the dose for the horse and cow. It 

 will relieve pains and produces drowsiness or even sleep. It is an m- 

 testinal antiseptic and the best drug known to stop gas formation. 



Raw Linseed Oil, 2 quarts is a preferred laxative for horses. It 

 does not cause griping or irritation. 



Castor Oil is a preferred laxative for the smaller animals and poul- 

 try. 



Epsom Salts, 2 pounds, is the preferred drug where we desire to 

 physic cattle. Salts should be kept in an air tight container or they 

 loose tlieir strength. 



Tannic Acid, lyo to 2 drams (8 teaspoonfuls) is the dose for the horse. 

 It is used in severe poisoning, that is of vegetable origin. Such poison may 

 be by plants direct or of plant origin. 



Tincture of Iodine, 2 ounces, this is the best antiseptic known for 

 freshly made wounds as nail puncture, or barb wire cuts. 



Creolin, Carbolic Acid, Lysol or Coal Tar Dips are good antisep- 

 tics for wounds of some days standing. 

 Oil of sassafras, 2 ounces 

 Oil of turpentine, 4 ounces 

 Raw linseed oil, 4 ounces 

 Croton oil, Yo ounce 

 The above is a valuable stock linement for lumpy jaw and other 

 swellings. It will cure about 30 per cent of fistula cases if applied when 

 it first appears. 



The writing of formulaes by the use of chemical or Latin names 

 for common articles and drugs is gaining popularity among writers and 

 promoters of stock powders. Below, I list a few such articles to enable 

 the farmer so bettar know what he pays his money for. 

 Acacia, (Gum Tragacanth) 

 Acetanilide, (Anti Febrin) 

 Acetic Acid, (Dilute) (Vinegar) 



