26 MODERN FAURIEH. 



comes difficult, the discharge profuse, and the appe- 

 tite decreases. A consumption then ensues, and 

 the animal dies. 



The symptoms of this disease should be atten- 

 tively observed, and marked with a nice discrimina- 

 tion ; as in some cases of a violent cold, both a great 

 degree of inflammation and a swelling of the glands, 

 and even an ulceration of the nose, may take place, 

 and a valuable animal be doomed to destruction un- 

 der the mistaken idea that he is affected by the 

 glanders. 



Causes. — The primary cause of this disorder has 

 never been ascertained ; but it prevails most ri\ 

 crowded stables and in large cities. Its ravages are 

 frequently extensive, and sometimes prove fatal to 

 the prosperity of carriers and coach-keepers. 



Cure. — This is an incurable disease ; and though 

 some books of farriery are swelled out with pompous 

 recipes for its cure, it is only an imposition on the 

 credulous, and in many instances may be productive 

 of much mischief. Instances have indeed occurred 

 of the discharge being wholly suspended for a while, 

 particularly after the animal has been at grass for 

 some time; but the symptoms invariably return, 

 and there is not a well-authenticated instance on 

 record of the glanders having been cured. 



As soon as it is clearly ascertained that a horse 

 has the glanders, he should be immediately removed 

 from aU other horses, and kept by himself. The 

 rack, manger, and other places which he may have 

 touched, should be very carefully scra})ed with 

 knives, and well scoured Avith soap, sand, and boil- 

 ing water. This operation should be repeated, and 

 then the whole surface of all these parts white- 

 washed with a thick coat of lime and water. After 

 a few days, this may be washed off, and the stable \ 

 used again with safety. Fumigations of brimstone, 

 &c. may be used, but must not be depended upon 

 without the preceding precautions. It is quite un- 





