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often a small portion of this remains outside the anus and dries 

 there. That part generally itches, and in the attempt to rub it the 

 tail shows the effect of that action. This last symptom may be 

 caused by vermin in the tail, or by irritation of the anus from other 

 causes; but all these symptoms combined, quite clearly indicate 

 worms in the intestines. 



Remedies 1. Give a teaspoonful of pulverized alum in 

 each feed, for six feeds; this will usually remove worms. 



2. Common salt, 2 ounces, infusion of wormwood, 1 quart, 

 use as a drench, for several days in succession, when the worms will 

 be removed. 



3. Linseed oil, 1 pint 



Spirits of turpentine, 2 teaspoonfuls. 



Mix and give every morning until the worms are expelled. 



MOUNTAIN FEVER. 



Symptoms This disease seems to be peculiar to the North- 

 western Territories, and on account of resemblance of some symp- 

 toms, is sometimes called Pink Eye, but is not the regular disease 

 so named. The horse affected shows signs of drowsiness, carrying 

 the head low, ears often drooping and spreading apart. In walking 

 the animal takes short steps, appearing to walk on the toes. The 

 most noticeable features are weakness of the back or spine, showing 

 derangement of the kidneys. Sometimes the sight is affected, and 

 a horse will attempt to jump when led over a flat ooard, as if it were 

 a gate. 



Remedies 1. An application of spirits of turpentine, on the 

 small of the back and behind the ears, has'been found effective in 

 curing many cases. A half -ounce of spirits of nitre given internally 

 will add to the effectiveness of this measure. 



2. A decoction or tea of willow-bark, given as a drench, is a 

 favorite remedy in many localities. 



3. Take about two pounds of green sage brush, (such as grows 

 on the plains), chop or bruise ; add one gallon of water ; boil to 

 about one pint, and give as a dose one gill, three times a day. Con-, 

 tinue till the fever aoates. The worst cases in the state of Oregon 

 have been cured by this remedy, 



4. Take one tablespoonful of turpentine and mix with five 

 tablespoonfuls of castor oil. Of this give a tablespoonful (in severe 

 cases two tablespoonfuls) in half a pint of hot water, as a drench. 

 Administer three times a day. 



5. In Washington, Oregon and Idaho, the salts of Medical Lake. 

 Wash, are considered a specific for this disease. 



