110 DR. LEGEAB'S STOCK BOOK. 



Solutions of carbolic acid or corrosive sublimate are beneficial 

 in many cases, but must be used carefully. Sulphur and tar 

 preparations are good in some cases, but are objectionable on 

 account of their gummy nature. The harness and saddle must 

 be thoroughly washed with soap and carbolic acid water. 

 Blankets, pads, etc., may be boiled for one or two hours in water. 

 The stalls, sheds, posts, etc., can be cleansed by painting them 

 with boiling hot whitewash, to which may be added two ounces 

 of carbolic acid to every gallon. If the animal is run down In 

 flesh, give him two tablespoonsful of Fowler's Solution of Ar- 

 senic every morning, or one teaspoonful of Dr. LeGear's Condi- 

 tion Powders (see Appendix) night and morning in damp feed 

 for two weeks. 



LOUSINESS LICE. 



In this article two kinds of lice will be spoken of: first, the 

 ordinary 'horse lice, invited by a filthy condition of the animal, 

 improper grooming, debility, etc.; secondly, poultry lice, which 

 are so common among horses kept standing near hen houses. 

 Hen lice are smaller than the regular horse lice. 



Symptoms. Very easily detected. The animal manifests con- 

 siderable irritation by scratching himself, a rough coat, an un- 

 thrifty appearance. The itching seems to be more severe about 

 the root of the tail, mane, etc. On making a close examination, 

 the lice may be detected swarming over the body of the animal. 

 Chicken lice are common among horses kept near hen houses, 

 and cause the animal a great deal of annoyance, causing the mane 

 and tail to fall out. 



Treatment. It is well to clip the hair closely from the horse 

 and apply freely to the body the following: 



