TREATMENT FOR DISEASES OF HORSES. 



Abortion. 



This is the expulsion of the embryo colt. It is caused by inflammation 

 of the bowels, kidneys, bladder or lungs. Blows from other animals, over- 

 work, or falls are also causes. 



Symptoms. Coming in heat early, straining, neighing, swelling of the 

 vulva, flanks falling in, pawing and kicking are indications of abortion. 



Treatment. Prevention is most practical. Prevent the above named 

 causes. Feed properly, avoid constipation, bloating from frozen foods, etc. 



Azoturia. 



This is a disease of the liver and blood-forming functions. It is usually 

 caused by overfeeding during the lighter working periods which do not give 

 enough exercise to carry off the food. It attacks the horse shortly after being 

 taken from the stable, or onto the road. It causes partial paralysis of the hind- 

 quarters. 



Symptoms. In mild cases this affection sometimes appears as lameness 

 in one limb. In severe cases the horse suddenly loses the spirit of starting out. 

 Dullness, heavy flanks, dilated nostrils, pinched face and marked trembling are 

 visible. Muscles of loins swell, horse moves stiffly, sweats profusely, drops 

 behind and soon falls. When the horse falls it is usually hard for him to recover. 



Treatment. Here, also, prevention is best. Watch your stock. Regu- 

 late the feed. Let the animal get enjoyment from eating. Most animals as well 

 as human beings will over-eat. Exercise regularly or turn out into the pasture 

 every day. 



In severe cases give 5 drams of aloes, followed by 4 drams of bromide of 

 potassium which may be given again in o hours. This quiets the horse. 



Hot fomentations such as blankets rung out of hot water placed on loins or 

 small of the back eases the spinal cord, muscles, liver and kidneys and help the 

 kidneys to act. 



Barrenness. 



This is a condition in mares which prevents conception. It often causes 

 great loss where one can use the colts to good advantage. The condition should 

 be eliminated if possible as it often injures both mare and stud, also decreases 

 the number of mares that can be successfully served in a neighborhood. The 

 causes are over acidity and abnormal conditions of the womb. Inversions, re- 

 version and closed womb are causes which necessitate a veterinarian. In case 

 of over acidity use the remedy given below. 



Treatment. Take one cake of bread yeast and dissolve in one pint of 

 boiled lukewarm water. First flush the vagina with boiled water, then with clean, 

 well oiled hands (rubbed with sweet or olive oil) and smooth finger-nails, insert 



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