318 The 'Book of the Coat. 



A dm in falering Me diem ex. 



A few words of advice on this subject may be useful, 

 as success depends upon the manner in which medicines 

 are administered. Those of a fluid consistence (and 

 they should nearly always be administered in this form) 

 should be made to trickle down the gullet as slowly 

 and gently as possible, for, if poured hastily into the 

 animal's throat, instead of remaining in the fourth 

 stomach or abomasum, as it should do, it passes into the 

 rumen, where it lies inert, and is therefore comparatively 

 useless. A drench-horn is the proper utensil to employ 

 in administering fluids, but an old teapot with a small 

 spout answers the purpose very effectively. I have had 

 goats which would drink linseed tea or gruel like water, 

 but such accommodating animals are not common. 



