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Cure. — The cure must commence with copious 

 bleeding and the administration of clysters. The 

 common purge, composed of — 



Barbadoes aloes, - - 8 drachms. 

 Castile soap, - - - 2 drachms. 

 Ginger, . - - - 1 drachm. 



In a ball, should also be given, with bran-mashes 

 and warm water. 



When the purge has ceased to operate, give the 

 following every two days : 



Emetic tartar, - - 2 drachms. . 

 Venice turpentine, - half an ounce. 

 Liquorice powder mixed in a ball. 



The swelling should also be fomented every two 

 hours with bran and hot water. If the swelling 

 appear dropsical, the matter may be let out by 

 ■ striking a fleam into four or five places where the 

 j swelling hangs most, and encouraging the discharge 

 ' by warm Ibmentations. If, however, the inflamma- 

 tion has been so acute as to form matter, the abscess 

 may be opened with a lancet, and the wound treated 

 as directed in Fistula of the Withers. 



5o. The Jaundice. 



Symptoms — This disease is generally known by 

 the term, 'The yellows.' It is indicated by the 

 eyes appearing of a dusky yellow colour ; the 

 mouth, lips, and saliva, acquire a yellowish cast; 

 the animal is dull and sluggish, and refuses his 

 food ; his urine is of a dark brownish colour, and 

 when lodged on the ground appears red ; he is also 

 very costive, and his dung is very hard, and has the 

 appearance of a yellowish, or greenish clay ; his 

 pulse is irregular, attended with fever in a greater 

 or less degree. The disease and fever increasuig, if 

 not speedily removed, terminates in death. 



