382 DISORDERS 



in all probability, prove the least dangerous 

 and expensive FARRIER. 



The cases that most frequently occur re- 

 quirhig medical aid, or topical application, 

 are generally the effects of cold,^blocv3, bites, or 

 other external injuries. In those proceeding 

 immediately from cold, you perceive a visible 

 inflammation upon the globe of the eye, and 

 internal surrounding parLs, as the edges of 

 the eye-lids, &c. The eye seems divested 

 of its former transparency, bearing a thick 

 cloudy appearance upon its outer covering, 

 and is constantly discharging an acrid serum 

 or sharp water that in a short time almost 

 excoriates the parts in its passage. The 

 horse drops his ears, becomes dull and slug- 

 gish, frequently shaking his head, as if to 

 shake off the cause, becomes low and de- 

 pressed, displaying, in every action, pain 

 and disquietude. 



Here a revulsion of the perspirable uiatter 

 has by some obstruction (either partial or 

 universal) been thrown upon these parts, to 

 the effects of which thev become more liable 



