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ing the words aoove directed. The instructor 

 must be cautious when using the pin in educat- 

 ing, not to provoke so as to make the animal 

 cross. 



DISTEMPER. 



All catarrhal affections are classed by horse 

 owners under the head of distemper. Common 

 catarrh, epidemic catarrh, laryngitis, bronchitis, 

 and all other diseases accompanied by nasal dis- 

 charges, are regarded by horsemen as one and 

 the same. 



The following remedy is to cure distemper in 

 its simple form, as we find it in colts soon after 

 the disease commences. If there is swelling 

 under the jaws, poultice the throat with flaxseed 

 meal, or bread and milk. Apply mustard and 

 vinegar, and give internally one of the following 

 powders in feed : pulverized gentian, 2 ounces ; 

 sulph. copper, i oz.; pulverized ginger, 6 drams; 

 mix, and divide into 8 powders. 



