222 DB. LEGEAR'S STOCK BOOK. 



CHAPTER XVI. 

 DISEASES OF THE MALE GROANS OF GENERATION. 



OECHITIS. 



Orchitis is inflammation of the testicles, and is generally a 

 very serious and painful affection. 



Causes. As a rule it is caused by direct injuiy, such as blows, 

 kicks, covering mares in an improper manner, etc. It may also be 

 caused by exposure to cold, and being confined in cold, damp 

 lots, stables, etc. 



Symptoms. The parts become swollen and the animal suffers 

 great pain. There is heat and tenderness in the scrotum (bag), 

 and the animal walks in a stiff, straddling manner, and shows all 

 signs of pain and misery. The animal will have more or less 

 fever, a rapid pulse, and generally remains standing. 



Treatment. The treatment must be both local and constitu- 

 tional. Keep the animal perfectly quiet and bathe the swollen 

 testicles with warm water for hours at a time. Support the tes- 

 ticles by putting on a bandage, the ends of which may be passed 

 between the hind legs and brought around and tied over the 

 loins. Pad the bandage with cotton and keep it moist and warm 

 by pouring on warm water. Apply astringent soothing lotions, 

 such as 



Sugar of lead 4 drams. 



Laudanum 1 ounce. 



Water 1 quart. 



Mix, and apply three or four times a day. 



