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gradually spreads over the back, up to the head, over 

 the sides, and finally affects the entire body. In cases qf 

 long standing the skin becomes ulcerated, the animal 

 becomes greatly weakened, emaciated and finally dies. 

 Treatment: When a large number of horses are 

 affected (in one locality) it is best to prepare a vat and 

 dip them, under the supervision of the United States 

 Bureau of Animal Industry. When just a few horses 

 become affected, the following has proven very effective : 

 Sulphur, eight ounces; Oil of Tar, eight ounces; Sweet 

 Oil, two quarts. Mix and apply liberally to the parts 

 affected. A few applications are generally sufiicient to 

 eradicate the disease. 



MONDAY MORNING DISEASE 



(Lymphangitis) 



Cause: This ailment is common with hard working 

 horses, and is caused by confining them in the stable and 

 allowing their usual amount of food. More nutriment is 

 consumed than can be taken up by the system, which 

 causes an irritation. It- is frequently found in certain 

 stables on Monday morning, hence its name — ^Monday 

 Morning Drsease. 



Symptoms : Swelling and lameness, most, usually af- 

 fecting the hind leg inside of the thigh and extending 

 down the leg in a hard ridge. It will pit on pressure, 

 and cause intense pain; the horse will have difficulty in 

 extending the limb forward, the swelling may surround 

 the leg entirely. Pulse will be fifty to sixty per minute, 

 temperature 102° to 104° F., breathing will be faster 

 than normal. The animal has great thirst, but the appe- 

 tite is very poor; usually remains standing; if he lies 

 down will have great difficulty in getting up. 



Treatment: In this particular disease apply hot 

 fomentations to the affected limb or limbs, for one hour, 

 then rub dry and apply Camphorated Liniment. Give 



