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resorted to, because there is no way of ascertaining the 

 measure of the blood, nor can the degree of inflammation 

 be satisfactorily investigated. Therefore it is only in cases of 

 necessity that it is to be applied, as it may not only occa- 

 sion much pain to the horse, but also a great deal of trouble 

 to the operator. The ordinary mode of blood-letting is 

 preferable in all cases. Immediately after the first attack, 

 three or four quarts of blood should be taken from the vein 

 of the neck. A short time afterwards, give a dose of physic, 

 m the form of a ball, consisting of the following ingredients : — 

 Barbadoes aloes . . 1 ounce. 

 Ginger ... 2 drachms. 



Calomel . . .2 drachms ; 

 to be beat up in a mortar with a sufficient quantity of 

 honey, so as to form them into a ball, which must be 

 administered in the manner we direct under the head of 

 " Medicines." 



The Megrims is a very dangerous disease, not only to the 

 horse but also the driver, as in many instances the horse 

 will die instantaneously, and frequently drop without the 

 slightest previous indication of illness. If a horse has had 

 one attack of this malady, he is liable to a return of it ; and 

 after a second attack, although proper means have been adopted 

 to prevent a. recurrence of it, the most prudent plan is to part 

 with the animal, as he can never afterwards be depended 

 upon. 



THE STAGGERS, OR APOPLEXY. 



Symptoms. — The premonitory appearances are a low hang- 

 ing of the head, and either supporting it on the manger, or 

 extending it nearly to the ground. He moves to and fro 

 while standing, and seems liable to fall at every movement. 

 Ilis siglit and hearing are much impaired. He will remain 



