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state, which have a poisonous effect on the system and 



the disease. Other causes which might be mentioned aiv: de- 



composing roots, brewers' grains, oats, hay, etc. 



. The symptoms of this disease vary considerably, 

 according to the part or parts most affected. It is so similar to 

 "Staggers," spoken of before, that it requires an expert to dis- 

 tinguish the one from the other. There may be loss of power, 

 spasm, and twitching of the muscles, either of the hind quarters 

 or those of the head and neck. In very severe cases, the animal 

 reels about, falls, and is unable to rise; the bowels are constipated 

 and urine scanty, etc. In some cases well-marked brain trouble 

 is present, the animal is dull and drowsy, and becomes quiel; 

 this may soon be followed by convulsions and death. 



Treatment. The treatment of this disease is not satisfactory, 

 most of the cases dying. Where there is complete loss of power, 

 they always die. The preventative treatment consists in chang- 

 ing the food and water. If thought advisable to treat this dis- 

 ease, you may use about the same treatment as that given for 

 Blind Staggers. 



If the animal has any difficulty in swallowing, one-fourth- 

 grain doses of sulphate of atropine may be injected under the 

 skin every four, six, or eight hours, as the case may demand. 

 The application of blisters to the spine, neck, throat, etc., may 

 be found very beneficial. After giving a physic, and the animal 

 is very excitable, 1 to 2 drams of the solid extract of belladonna 

 may be alternated every four hours with 1 drams of bromide of 

 potash. In cases of unconsciousness allow the animal to inhale 

 ammonia water from a sponge. Allow all the cool water the 

 animal will drink, and, if necessary, support them 1 in slings. 



