68 NAVIN ox THE HOESE. 



the shade of a tree, evidently seeking shelter. If in the stable, 

 he will stand at the full length of the halter. Whether run- 

 ning out, or in the stable, an unusual quantity of dandruff is 

 thrown oif, and the hair comes off easy. The horse becomes 

 stiff in his movements, and mucus sometimes api^ears to gather 

 in the inner corner of one or both eyes. When these symp- 

 toms are observed, mischief may be expected, and a careful 

 look-out kept for the characteristic or unmistakable signs of 

 farcy. These are the peculiar knotted character of the lym- 

 phatic vessels along the course of the veins, and which are 

 aptly described as ''like a cord with so many knots tied in it.'' 

 These will best be found and examined on the inside of the 

 hind-leg or thigh, accompanying the course of the large vein, 

 called the femoral veins. Both thighs should be examined, lest 

 one might not be affected. By following this knotted cord on 

 up to where the thigh joins the body, (the groin), the large 

 gland (the inguinal gland) there situated will be found swollen. 

 Farcy-buds or buttons now make their appearance along the 

 side, under the belly, and along the back of the forearm, 

 and about the face and neck. These huds are about the size 

 of a five-cent piece in diameter, perfectly round, the edge 

 falling off abruptly; and, from the thickness of the edge, appear 

 as if not attached to the flesh; they raise to the hight of about 

 half an inch, and have a small, nearly flat top. 



After awhile these buds increase in number, many times 

 forming clusters ; some of them begin to become hot and ten- 

 der, and soon ulcerate, discharging a thin, bloody matter. This 

 ulceration of the buds marks the beginning of the 



Second stage of the disease. Commencing, then, with the 

 ulceration of the buds, all the former symptoms become aggra- 

 vated. These ulcers continue to discharge and burrow deeper 

 in the flesh. The large glands in the groins, which were swollen 

 before, now form large, deep, eating ulcers ; others of a simi- 

 lar character appear between the fore-legs ; and one or both 

 hind-leo-s swell, occasionally, to an enormous size, or the hea^ 



