16 THE VETERINAEIAN 



the disease. Give Aloin, two drams ; Ginger, two drams, 

 in capsule, and administer with capsule gun. Also, give 

 the following prescription: Potassi ISfitrate, eight 

 ounces ; Sodii Bicarbonate, eight ounces ; Potassi Iodide, 

 one and one-half ounces. Mix well and make into thirty- 

 two powders. Give one powder in drinking water every 

 four hours, or in capsule, and give with capsule gun. 

 Injections of soap and warm water per rectum are bene- 

 ficial. Immerse a blanket in hot water and place over 

 loins, then covering with a dry blanket, or, if this is 

 impossible, apply the following liniment: Aqua Am- 

 monia Fort., two ounces ; Turpentine, two ounces ; Sweet 

 Oil, four ounces, and rub in ,like a shampoo over the 

 loins. It may be necessary to draw off the urine, which 

 is sometimes retained, and it is best to secure the services 

 of a skilled veterinarian if such is the case. Allow" the 

 animal to drink often, though in small quantities, of pure 

 water with the chill taken off. If he is unable to stand 

 on his feet it is well, to turn him from side to side every 

 six hours. It is also advisable to fill bags with hay and 

 place against his shoulders to prevent him from lying 

 flat on his side, as this may cause congestion of the lungs. 

 Avoid drenching — it is dangerous. Should the animal 

 show signs of uneasiness, give one ounce of Potassi 

 Bromide in the drinking water every four hours until the 

 excitement has subsided. 



BARRENNESS 

 (Failure to Breed) 



Cause : Contraction of the neck of the womb, growths 

 on or in the ovaries, Whites or Leucorrhea. The first is 

 the only form of barrenness which responds readily to 

 treatment. 



Symptoms: A mare may come in heat normally, or 

 stay in heat continually, or not come in heat at all. 



Treatment: Wash the hands in some antiseptic 

 solution, such as Carbolic Acid or Bichloride of Mer- 



