308 MAIs^UAL OF MODERN FARRIERY. 



Sulphur, in powder . . 1 ounce, 

 Train-oil .... 1 ounce, 

 Turpentine . . . ^ ounce ; 



and if the disease is obstinate, one quarter of an ounce of 

 mercury may be added to it. The horse should be well 

 rubbed down with a hard brush, and the scurf removed as 

 far as possible. In some cases a currycomb may be first 

 used to loosen the scurf. A strong solution of soap and 

 water should be made, and all the parts affected thoroughly 

 washed with a sponge, and then well dried. The ointment 

 should then be well rubbed in with a piece of flannel, until 

 none is left on the surface. This to be repeated daily until 

 the skin assumes a healthy appearance. During the appli- 

 cation of the ointment, an alterative ball should be daily 

 administered, such as we have recommended at page 302. 



When the above treatment has been continued for several 

 days, and there is no visible signs of an amendment, then 

 stronger means must be resorted to. The following oint- 

 ment must be prepared, and the parts daily washed with 

 it :— 



Sulphur . . . . i pound, 

 Oil of tar . . . .1 pint. 



Every fifth or sixth day the ointment should be washed off 

 witli spirit of turpentine, and afterwards well cleansed with 

 soap and water, which will enable the groom to see wliat 

 proi^ress has been effected towards a cure. But should the 

 disease still continue, the applicartion must be still proceeded 

 with. Mange often proves extremely obstinate, and weeks 

 uf trouble have been required to restore the skin to a 

 liealthy condition. In the various washings the soap and 

 water should be pretty warm, as this will have the effect of 

 opening the pores, which is of material consequence while 



