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"stripping" during milking. The udder sometimes 

 assumes enormous dimensions, becoming hard, 

 reddened and painful, producing a considerable 

 degree of constitutional disturbance. Treatment 

 should be left to Veterinary Surgeon. 



Urine, Blood in (see Haematuria) 



Urticaria (or Nettle-rash) 



Nettle-rash is a frequent disease in the horse, 

 and may be either acute or chronic. It comes on 

 very suddenly, and sometimes disappears in an 

 equally sudden manner. It is denoted by Pomphi 

 (or Weals), which vary in their size, from a 

 sixpence to a crown, or larger. 



Larger weals are formed by confluence, so that 

 large patches of elevated skin occur. The weals 

 may appear on any part of the body. It appears 

 to be due to disturbed digestive functions, and 

 probably impaired nerve force. 



Change food : give a dose of purgative medicine, 

 and apply white vinegar and water to the sores. 



Uterus Inversion of (see Prolapsus Uteri) 



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Vertigo (Giddiness) 



This is merely symptomatic of disease. It 

 occurs in sturdy, in louping-ill, and some other 

 diseases. 



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