DISEASES OF HORSES. 729 



substance adhering around the anus. This is the eggs of the 

 worms, but can only be positively identified by the use of a 

 microscope. 



TREATMENT. The simplest, and often the most successful 

 treatment for rectum worms, is frequently repeated injections of 

 a strong tea, made by boiling equal parts of quassia chips and 

 gentian root, in water, and inject it when cool. If this should 

 fail, then give medicines as for the large worms, as follows : 



Lumbrici are large worms, which resemble common earth- 

 worms in size and shape. These are found in the small intes- 

 tines, and sometimes in the stomach. If but few are present, 

 they do little or no harm, but if great numbers are present, 

 they sometimes cause uneasiness and pains similar to colic. 

 When any of these worms are passed, it is time to attend to 

 the animal. 



TREATMENT. Feed but little for a day, and then give one 

 of the following, which are compiled and arranged from Finley 

 Dun's Veterinary Medicine : 



Take Barbadoes Aloes, powdered, ounce. 



Assafcetida, ....... J ounce. 



Boiling Water 1 pint 



And when cool, add 



Sulphuric Ether, ...... 1 ounce. 



Turpentine, ....... 1 ounce. 



Give at one dose, and repeat every morning for three or 

 four days. 



Or, take Assafcetida, ....... 2 drams. 



Calomel, ....... 1^ drams. 



Savin, . . . . . . . \\ drams. 



Oil of Male-shield Fern, .... 30 drops. 



This can be made into a paste with molasses and linseed- 

 meal. Give at night at one dose, and the next morning 



Take Barbadoes Aloes, ...... 4 drams. 



Boiling Water, ....... 1 pint 



Mix, and give at one dose, when cool. 

 Diarrhea Scours. CAUSES. Too much food, food which 

 is too rich or too watery ; frozen turnips, beets, cabbage, etc. ; 



