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scales sticking around the fundament or anus. This generally 

 indicates the presence of needle-worms. 



A horse troubled with needle-worms will also show signs of 

 uneasiness, frequently rubbing his tail against objects, or tuck- 

 ing it under and switching. 



Causes. — Some suppose worms to be natural, and even ben- 

 eficial, in the bowels; but this is a mistake. An unhealthy 

 condition of the mucous coat of the boAvels is most likely the 

 cause of worms. Under the head of worms I have not said 

 any thing of bots, for they are not properly worms. 



A very careful examination of the symptoms is the only 

 way to distinguish between worms and some other diseases 

 which present nearly the same symptoms. 



Treatment. — Several diiferent preparations are used for ex- 

 pelling worms. Among them the following maybe relied on: 



Take — Powdered aloes 1 ounce. 



Calomel 60 grains. 



Tartar emetic 30 grains. 



Warm water 1 pint. 



Mix, and give as a drench. 



The following is also effectual in removing worms : 



Take — Tartar emetic 1 ounce. 



Powdered aloes 2 ounces. 



Powdered ginger 2 ounces. 



Saltpeter 2 ounces. 



Mix, and give one tea-spoonful twice a day, in the feed. 



The following, though in country places somewhat difficult 

 to obtain, is a certain remedy for any kind of worms : 



Take — Powdered white Indian -hemp root 1 ounce. 



Powdered May-apple root 1 ounce. 



Powdered pink-root 1 ounce. 



Powdered bitter-root 1 ounce. 



Powdered balmony 2 ounces. 



Powdered aloes i ounce. 



Mix tlioroughly together, and give one table-spoonful of the powder every 



