70 BREEDING. 



for the prevention of more distressing conse- 

 quences. 



Fate is in general rapidly decisive in cases 

 of this complexion, therefore delay (under 

 any pretence whatever) may prove not only 

 dangerous but destructive ; the mare upon 

 such discovery should be immediately re- 

 moved, with her foal, to a still and com- 

 fortable situation, as a large open stable, 

 close cow-house, or bay of a barn, where 

 she should be expeditiously supplied with 

 such articles as invigorate the system, in- 

 crease the circulation, and recruit exhausted 

 nature. About a gallon of water made M^arm 

 and impregnated with a portion of bran, 

 or oatmeal, may be directly given to allay 

 the thirst, which pain, fatigue, or disquie- 

 tude never fail to excite, as well as to form a 

 kind of substitute during the preparation of 

 a plentiful mash of malt, oats, and bran, 

 equal parts, into which should be stirred six 

 ounces of honey : this being given to the 

 mare, of consistent warmth, will not only 

 gently stimulate the debilitated powers, 

 and gradually assist the strength, but pro- 

 mote an early flow of milk for the gratis 



