EPIGL TTIS — EPIZO TIC L YMPHANGITIS 



Epiglottis. — The epiglottis is a small valve which pre- 

 vents food and water from entering the larynx, or organ of 

 voice. (See Larynx.) 



Epilepsy is the result of the brain and spinal column 

 being in a disordered state, and invariably attacks its victims 

 suddenly, which adds to the seriousness of the seizure. The 

 horse's body and limbs become convulsed, and when he falls 

 his struggles are piteous to witness, and oftentimes dangerous 

 to those within his reach. Should his tongue get between his 

 teeth he bites it badly, and the sounds he emits are some- 

 times heartrending. 



Treatment. — There is no cure for epilepsy, but temporary 

 relief may be ensured to the sufferer by dashing cold water 

 over his head. A plain but sufficient course of feeding and 

 attention to the state of his bowels may assist in deferring a 

 subsequent attack, but a horse subject to epileptic seizures 

 is a source of danger to those who use him. 



Epizootic. — A disease is described as epizootic when it 

 is one which spreads over a district ; the term, in fact, is 

 similar to epidemic, as applied to human diseases. (See 

 Enzootic, Sporadic^ 



Epizootic Lymphangitis is a totally different disease 

 from lymphangitis or Monday Morning Evil, being more 

 of the nature of glanders. It came into England at the 

 time of the Boer War, and, being very contagious, is a 

 notifiable disease. 



Symptofns. — Nodules, which must not be identified with 

 farcy-buds, form on the neck and shoulders, and, bursting, 

 discharge offensive pus. 



Treatment. — Dress with perchloride of mercury, or apply 

 hot irons in severe cases ; give 6 grains perchloride of 

 mercury in i pint of salt and water once daily, or in bad 

 cases twice. 



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