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consciousness, he generally springs to his feet. If in the 

 stable, the horse will immediately commence feeding. 



It is exceedingly unsafe to use a horse so afflicted, espe- 

 cially in riding. Indeed we would strongly recommend that 

 after having one fit, he should never be again used for the 

 saddle, as if once attacked, there is every probability of a 

 return of the fits. 



We shall not attempt to point out a remedy for epilepsy, 

 as hitherto nothing has been discovered to prove a certain 

 cure. Therefore, anything that may be attempted must be 

 by a regular veterinary surgeon. 



PALSY. 



This is usuaUy occasioned by blows, falls, or racks in 

 pulling loads which are beyond the proper strength of the 

 animal, and also from inflammation in the intestines. It is? 

 for the most part, situate in the hind quarters. It is there- 

 fore evident that it proceeds from spinal irritation. Palsy 

 is, for the most part, met with in draught-horses. Horses so 

 afflicted seldom lie down either in the stable or field, as they 

 have invariably considerable difficulty in getting up again. 

 It seldom happens that this complaint is removed. Blisters, 

 stimulating medicines, and friction are the most probable 

 means to be applied. 



GLANDERS. 



Symptoms. — Of all the diseases incidental to the horse this 

 is without doubt the most malignant, and most to be dreaded 

 in a steed. The instant that there is any appearance of it, the 

 horse should be immediately removed to a place by itself, as 

 this malady is exceedingly infectious ; and from want of dde 



