24 MODERN FARRIEK. 



doors while the limb is in an inflamed state. In 

 the mean time, the swelled part must be fomented 

 with a warm decoction of camomile flow ers ; and a 

 rowel may with advantage be introduced at the 

 lower part of the chest. Directions for rowelling 

 will be given in a subsequent part of the work. 



When the disease has extended, the following 

 ball may be given after the horse has been properly 

 purged, viz. 



Assafcetida, - - - 1 drachm. 



Camphor, - - .. l drachm. 



Emetic tartar, . _ i drachm. 



Ginger, _ _ - _ 2 drachms. 



This quantity in one ball may be given for three 

 nights successively, and, after missing one night, 

 may be repeated until the disease is removed. 



When the whole system is affected by the dis- 

 ease, the extremities swelled, the buds numerous, 

 and the animal assumes a poor haggard aspect, the 

 following ri)ercurial ball may be given, viz. 



Corrosive sublimate, - 1 scruple. 



Emetic tartar, _ _ 1 drachm. 



Opium, - - - - 10 grains. 



With liquorice powder sufficient to make a mode- 

 rately sized ball. 



The horse to have a good nourishing diet, such as 

 malt mashes, with carrots or brown sugar mixed 

 with his corn. He must not be exposed to wet or 

 cold, and his clothing should be warm. The dose 

 of sublimate may be gradually increased to two 

 scruples. Should the salivation be too severe, and 

 the mouth and throat become swelled and sore, give 

 a laxative composed of 



Epsom salt, _ _ . 8 ovmces. 



Sulphur, - . - - 2 ounces. 



Mixed in a ball with Uquorice powder and treacle. 



