492 MANUAL OF MODERN FARRIERY. 



Cause. — This is caused by an obstruction in the gall-duct, 

 and may proceed from gall-stones being generated in the 

 gall-bladder; but the seat is always in the liver, caused by a 

 diseased condition of that organ. 



Remedies. — If the disease is attacked when first noticed, 

 it may be checked by the following laxative, given in a 

 warm state : — 



Barbadoes aloes . . ^ ounce, 



Castile soap 

 Ginger 



Cascarilla-bark 

 Warm water 



6 drachms, 

 3 drachms, 

 2 drachms, 

 1 pint. 



The following has also been found a good remedy : — 

 Columbo-root . . ^ ounce, 



Nitre in powder . . -^ ounce. 

 Prepared kali . . ^ ounce, 



Tartarized antimony . 2 drachms, 

 Venice turpentine . ^ ounce. 



After this, warm mashes of bran or ordinary draff should 

 be given frequently as diet. 



Should the yellow appearance above described continue 

 after an interval of three days, then the above dose may be 

 repeated. However, during the whole time the following 

 drench must be administered, morning and evening : — 

 Castile soap ... -J ounce, 

 Venice turpentine . ^ ounce. 



Ginger powdered . 3 drachms, 



Powdered gentian-root . 1 ounce. 



The soap and turpentine should be well rubbed together in 

 a mortar, until they are properly mixed ; let the ginger then 

 be beat up with them, and a pint of water added and pro- 

 perly incorporated. 



When the disease continues for some considerable time 



