MODERN FARRIER. 



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^iiretic. When the inflammation seems abated, 

 apply the following astringent lotion : 



Alum powdered, 

 Vitriolic acid, - 

 Water, 



\hX)r- 



Sugar of lead. 



Vinegar, 



1 ounce. 

 1 drachm. 

 1 pint. 



4 ounceSo 

 6 ounces. 

 1 quart 



Water, 



Mixed for use. Others prefer — 



Golard's extract, - - 1 drachm. 



White vitriol, - - - 1 drachm. 

 Water, - - - - 1 quart. 



Mixed. 



If the disease is of long standing, or if the horse 



'has had it before, it will be proper to administer a 



mild purge ; but if the horse be weak, the following: 



Soccotrine aloes, - 1 ounce. 



li- ounce. 



half an ounce, 

 half an ounce. 



Castile soap, 

 Powdered ginger, 

 Myrrh, 



Form these into a mass with syrup, and divide it 

 ^nto six balls. This medicine will open the bowels, 

 improve the strength, and promote absorption. 



In very obstinate cases of grease, Mr. White has 

 seen the mercurial alterative of service, giving one 

 ball every morning. It is formed thus : 



half a drachm. 



1 drachm. 



2 drachms. 

 30 drops. 



Calomel, _ - - 

 Aloes, - - - 



Castile soap. 

 Oil of juniper. 



Made into a ball with syrup for one dose. 



Apply also poultices of linseed meal, warm water, 

 and yeast, which soon removes the offensive smell 

 When the heel does not seem disposed to heal, the 



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