506 BRUISES AND SPRAINS. 



BRUISES AND SPRAINS. 



Symptoms Lameness, tenderness on pressure, peculiarity of 

 movement. 



Remedies 1. Apply twice a day a strong decoction of 

 wormwood, made with hot vinegar, and it will be found to surpass 

 in efficacy any liniment that can be obtained for simple bruises ar.d 

 sprains. 



2. One of the very best means for the relief of sprains is a 

 thorough application of beef-brine to the part, by bathing, and 

 wrapping the part in cloths saturated with the brine. 



3. rlaintain leaves, mixed with vinegar, is likewise a prompt 

 and effectual application. It is to be thoroughly bruised, and a 

 small quantity of vinegar added, and applied in the form o^a poul- 

 tice, and occasionally renewed. This has been known to cure sprains 

 in twenty -four hours. 



BROKEN WIND. 



Symptoms Broken wind may be detected by the double 

 inspiration . Inspiration is performed as usual ; then comes a rapid 

 but not violent act of expiration, followed by a forcible repetition of 

 the same, in which all the muscles of respiration arc called into 

 play. This is most manifest when the horse has been galloped. 



Remedies There is no cure for this disease if confirmed in 

 its character; the treatment can only be palliative. Latterly arsenic 

 has been used successfully in connection with green food. It is 

 best given to the extent of fifteen grains daily, in broken doses five 

 grains each dose, and given at equal periods, for two or three weeks, 

 or one ounce of Fowler's solution of arsenic may be given. It 

 either case the operator should watch the effect carefully. Begin 

 with one dose a day, and increase up to three as the animal may ba 

 able to take it. 



The feed of broken winded horses should consist chiefly of 

 bright, clean hay, with a proper amount of oats ; and beans may be 

 added when the horse is not young. He should be confined to slow 

 work. 



Carrots sliced and mixed with bran is an excellent diet for 

 relieving this affection. 



It should always be borne in mind that the food of the horse 

 should be in as small a compass as possible. The water should never 

 be given within an hour of going out of the stable, and whether at 

 work or not, he should be watered often, and but little at a time. 



BRONCHITIS. 



Symptoms This disease is characterized by two distinct 

 stages, with the following symptoms: 



