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the horse, bronchitis — though of a variable degree 

 — is often present. Mechanical bronchitis arises 

 through the inhalation of irritating vapour, also 

 through the presence of thread-worms in the air- 

 tubes, so common in calves, sheep, poultry, and 

 pheasants, etc., constituting Hoose and Gapes. 



Management. — The most important factor is an 

 equable moist atmosphere. The inhalation of 

 medicated steam affords a valuable means of bring- 

 ing the medicament into direct contact with the 

 air-tubes. A little Oil of Eucalyptus, Camphor, 

 and Turpentine are the best drugs for the purpose. 



For the dog, hot linseed poultices can be applied 

 to the chest ; and in cattle and horses, mustard- 

 paste ; but the principles of treatment must be left 

 to the superior judgment of the veterinary 

 attendant. 



Bruises 



A bruise represents the effects of some form of 

 external violence, applied directly or indirectly, 

 producing an extravasation of blood within the 

 tissues, with or without rupture of muscular 

 fibres, and in some cases it is accompanied by a 

 fracture (q.v.) Evaporating lotions, such as J pt. 

 of Methylated Spirit, combined with I oz. of 

 Laudanum, and 4 oz of Opodeldoc, are most 

 useful for such purposes. Bruises and contusions 

 are practically of the same nature, and require 



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