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lessen the rapid circulation. Emollient poultices are 

 applied around the hoof, to soften and restore an equal 

 perspiration. I have found hot brine bathed over the 

 parts to be an excellent external application. The 

 horse should be led about immediately after. 



The hard part of the sole should be cleared away, 

 in order that the poultice may be applied for the open- 

 ing the pores. No greasy application should beraade 

 under any pretence whatever, as they are all injuri- 

 ous. Exercise, as the horse can bear it, is very ben- 

 eficial. 



I , LOSS OF APPETITE. 



It is often the case, as every farmer will readily ac- 

 knowledge, that the horse from bad management, or 

 ill treatment, will lose his appetite and refuse the choi- 

 cest food. The causes are cold, a long journey, too 

 great labor, and an exess of food. When this is the 

 case, he looks hollow eyed, lean, and his hair dry and 

 frizz}'. He appears dull, and has little disposition to 

 move. 



Eggshells are an excellent remedy. They should 

 be dried before the fire until they are very dry, but 

 not scorched; and then powdered in a mortar. Then 

 scald some bran and sift the egg shells into it. Give 

 the horse a small draught of this two or three times a 

 day, and the effect will be very soon visible. It will 

 loosen him, and act as a tonic in restoring the lost 

 tone of the stomach. Also, wrap a piece of Assa- 



