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tralize the acid secretions, clean up the organs 

 and facilitate conception. Mares showing any 

 discharge from the vagina should not be bred 

 until they have been thoroughly cleansed and 

 the discharge stopped. 



I have made no effort in the foregoing chap- 

 ter to cover more than the commonest ills to 

 which horseflesh is heir. I have laid stress on 

 summoning professional aid promptly because I 

 have seen so much loss result from a disinclina- 

 tion to spend money on veterinarians' fees and 

 a desire to fuss and tinker with dangerous cases 

 until too late. Then aid would be summoned 

 when it was of no use. It is always best to 

 head off trouble as soon as possible. 



