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smaller vessels, and they become not only in 

 some measure contracted, but in a great de- 

 gree inactive, which, with the want of pro- 

 per external care and dressing, contribute to 

 an almost universal obstruction of the cuta- 

 neous pores. These, from the preternatuml 

 debihtation of the general system, are com- 

 pulsively thrown open upon the most mo- 

 derate exercise, when a horse that is (from 

 excellent food, care, and attention) in what 

 is termed good condition, will not display 

 the least moisture upon his skin, even in 

 undergoing a much greater proportion of 

 fatigue. 



Thus much is introduced to prove its ex- 

 istence as an original complaint, probably 

 caused bv these means, when abstracted from 

 its consideration as a symptomatic atten- 

 dant upon any other. And when that is 

 really the case, by effectually removing the, 

 cause, the effect will cease ; or, in other 

 words, cure the disease on which it is atten- 

 dant, and you will of course get rid of its 

 concomitant likewise. In respect to its cure^ 

 very little instruction will be ne essary, for 

 (under judicious management) it is hardly 



