]^52 NAVIN ON THE HORSE. 



Give ligM, easily digested feed ; and give, internally, the 



following 



Take— Sulphur, powdered * po^nd. 



Cream of tartar i V^^^^' 



Powdered sassafras 1 pound. 



Mix, and give two table-spoonfuls twice a day, in the feed. 



Groom well, to keep the hide clean. 



RAT'S TAIL. 



An intense itching at the root of the tail, on the upper side, 

 sometimes occurs, causing the horse to rub or scratch the part 

 against the timbers of his stall, until a streak of the hair is 

 worn off. This itching is caused by an eruption of the skin at 



that place. 



Treatment— Fasten the horse so he can not rub the tail ; 



then apply the following : 



Take— Venice turpentine 2 ounces. 



Pvroligneous acid 2 ounces. 



Linseed oil 2 ounces. 



Mix, to form an ointment or liniment. 



Wash the part once a day with soap and water, and anoint 

 it with the above. Horses with small worms in the rectum 

 will also rub the tail and rump. When caused by worms, treat 

 the horse for them. 



POULTRY LOUSINESS. 



Great numbers of lice are sometimes found in the hair of the 

 horse, mostly along the mane and on the breast. They are a 

 small species of lice, of a dark gray color, being rather long 

 and slim. They are identically the same species of lice found 

 on fowls. They are communicated to the horse by fowls being 

 allowed to roost and remain about the stable in which he is 

 kept. They may be suspected, if the horse rubs the mane, 



