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exceeding the latter age. It is supposed to have had its 

 origin in the bad quality of food, and the methods adopted 

 to fatten them hastily for the market, by putting them, when 

 in low condition, into rich pasturage. It is also supposed, 

 that the introduction of many of the new grasses into our 

 agriculture has a tendency to induce this complaint. 



Eemedies. — This disease is most rapid in its action, and 

 consequently requires prompt remedies. Blood-letting is 

 first to be attended to, and from three to four quarts, ac- 

 cording to the strength and size of the animal, may be 

 taken ; and afterwards the following purgative given : — ■ 

 Ba>rbadoes aloes . 3 drachms. 



Carbonate of potash . 2 drachms, 

 Epsom salts . . 6 ounces ; 

 to be dissolved in a quart of warm oatmeal-gruel. 



Stimulants must next be had recourse to, and the follow- 

 ing must be given twice or thrice daily, until there are 

 visible signs of the animal's recovery : — 



Powdered caraway-seeds ^ ounce. 

 Ginger ... 2 drachms, 

 Ground cassia . . ^ ounce; 

 to be administered in a pint of warm oatmeal-gruel, or 

 lintseed-tea. 



As we have already said, the disease is rapid in its pro- 

 gress ; and when an animal is attacked with it in situations 

 where the above purgative cannot be immediately procured, 

 let the following be given as an interim substitute : — ■ 

 Common salt, according to the 



age of the animal, from 4 to 6 ounces. 

 Castor, sweet, or lintseed-oil 4 ounces. 

 To be given in a quart of gruel. 



If the animal receives relief from this, then the purgative 

 first recommended must not be given. 



