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After the laxative, should the disease continue, the 

 following drink may be given : 



Alum, 1 ounce; 



Dissolve it in a pint of hot water, and add — 



Oil of turpentine, bounces; 



Powdered catechu, or terra japonica, 1* ounce; 



Mix. 



When red or bloody water is caused by strains or a 

 bruise in the loins, it is distinguishable by the tender- 

 ness of the part, the animal giving way when it is 

 pressed upon, and by stiffness in the motion of the 

 hind parts. In this case, also, a laxative may be 

 given ; and, if the injury is considerable, the loins 

 should be fomented with hot vinegar, and afterwards 

 covered with a fresh sheep's skin. 



Whenever the animal is observed to be frequently 

 endeavoring to stale, voiding only a small quantity 

 with much pain and difficulty, turpentine and all other 

 diuretics, are improper ; and decoction of marsh mal- 

 lows are most likely to afford relief. 



The Farmer's Assistant asserts that this disorder has 

 been very rarely known in this country. 



FOUL IN THE FOOT, OR HOOF AIL. 



Dr. Peck, an English writer, has given the follow- 

 mg account of this disorder and its treatment. 



" Symptoms. — A hard crack first appears between 

 the claws, or hoofs, attended with considerable inflam- 

 mation ; afterwards a foetid and offensive matter ia 

 discharged, similar to that of the grease in a horse's 

 heels ; sometimes it appears in the form of a large 



