INSTRUMENTS, APPARATUS, AND MEDICINES. 581 



Blackberry Root. — Is an astringent, that is, it causes contraction of the 

 vital structures. Dose for the horse: 2 to 4 drachms; cattle, I/2 ounce; 

 sheep, 40 grains. 



Borax. — A white powder sometimes used as a mild antiseptic. Can also 

 be used internally. Dose : Horse, 2 to 6 drachms ; cattle, I/2 to 1 ounce ; 

 sheep, % to 1 drachm. 



Boric Acid. — A non-poisonous antiseptic. Used for sore mouth, sore 

 eyes, rupe, etc. Used in solution 1 ounce to a pint of water. 



Bromide of Potash. — Chief use is to quiet the nerves in diseases like 

 lock-jaw, convulsions, chorea, etc. Dose: Horse, % to 1 ounce; cattle, 1 

 ounce ; sheep, 1 drachm ; swine or dogs, i/4 drachm. 



Buckthorn — Cascara Sagrada. — Used mostly as a physic for dogs and 



drachms. 



Butter of Antimony. — Use pure as a caustic to burn out proud flesh, old 

 sores and fistulse. This drug is very powerful and must not be allowed 

 to come in contact with live flesh. The sore must be dry before it is ap- 

 plied. Never use internally. 



Calibar Bean, Fluid Extract of. — Obtained from the seeds of a certain 

 plant. Used for colic, impaction, and bowel disorders. Generally com- 

 bined with Jaborandi. Dose: Horse, I/2 to 1 drachm; cattle, 1 to 2 

 drachms ; sheep, 20 to 30 drops. 



Calomel. — Used internally as a physic to expel worms. Externally it 

 may be dusted on old sores to dry them up. Dose ; Horse, Vo to 1 drachm ; 

 cattle, 1 to 2 drachms ; sheep and swine, 5 to 20 grains. 



Camphor, Gum. — Good in colic, diarrhea, coughs, and lessen pain. 

 Dose: Horse, 1 to 2 drachms; cattle, 2 to 4 drachms; sheep, 1-3 drachm. 



Camphor, Spirits of. — This is a solution of the gum in alcohol in the 

 proportion of one part of the gum to ten parts alcohol. Dose: Horse, 

 V2 to 1 ounce; cattle, 1 to 2 ounces; sheep, 2 drachms; swine and dogs, 10 

 drops to 1/2 drachm. Generally given with water. Externally it is some- 

 times used to relieve pain in the case of sprain. 



Cantharides. — See Spanish Flies. 



Carbolic Acid. — One of the most common and efficient antiseptics. As 

 sold by druggists it is a colorless, oily liquid, and liable to turn pink on 

 exposure to light. In treating wounds it should be greatly diluted. A 

 good proportion will be one ounce of the acid to a quart of water. This 

 will make about a 3% solution. It is a very active poison and should 

 be used with care. Used occasionally internally. Dose: Horse, 10 to 30 

 drops; hogs, 3 to 10 drops. Must be well diluted with water. 



Carrom Oil. — This is a mixture of Lime Water and Linseed Oil, in 

 equal parts. A very useful preparation in treating burns and wounds of 

 a similar nature. 



