26 BOB ON THE HORSE. 



L/AMIN1T1S, 



In acute stage may be readily known by the 

 following signs, mz: The animal stands with 

 his fore feet braced as far forward as possible, 

 while his hind ones are brought forward under 

 his body as though in the act of halter pulling; 

 and his fore feet in such apparent pain that he 

 is resting as much as possible on hind legs. 



CAUSES. 



The common causes of this disease are set 

 down as almost innumerable, a few only of 

 which we will give, mz: Driving through cold 

 water in a highly heated state, and stopping be- 

 fore the horse has recevered from the shock; giv- 

 ing feed or drink under similar circumstances; 

 stopping him in an exposed position under like 

 heated condition and leaving him long exposed 

 to cold, or cold and "lamp air, as well as many, 

 other causes not admissible in our brief space. 



TREATMENT. 



That which Jias always proved most success- 

 ful is to bleed at once from jugular vein from six 

 to twelve quarts, according to size, age and con- 

 dition, after which immediately give 1 to 1% Ibs. 

 of Glauber Salts, and should Salts not operate 

 in two or three hours, give the horse the following 

 injections: Castile soap-suds without stint, until 

 a thorough passage is brought on; and instead 

 of poultices to the feet, would advise that the 



