DISEASES AND TREATMENT OF THE HORSE 

 22. Long, Round Worms (Lumbrici). 



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Fig. 18. — Rubbing the Nose — A Symptom of Worms. 



Symptoms. — A horse troubled with these worms does 

 not do well. He soon falls off in condition and frequently 

 passes some of them in the manure. If very many are present 

 they cause attacks of colic and we have known cases in which 

 these worms have accumulated to such an extent as to form 

 a ball in the small bowels, stopping the passage and killing 

 the animal. 



Treatment. — Get rid of the worms by giving: 



Raw Linseed Oil y 2 pint 



Spirits of Turpentine 1 ounce or 4 dessertspoonfuls. 



Mix and give as a drench once a week. In addition to 

 this give a teaspoonful of sulphate of iron in the feed twice 

 a day. This is the best remedy known for worms. 



23. Pin Worms. 



These are short, fine worms about an inch or two long 

 and only affect the rectum or back bowel. 



Symptoms. — A horse affected with pin worms usually 

 feels fairly well. He, however, falls off in condition ; his coat 

 becomes dry and dusty ; he rubs his tail and there is a white 

 slimy matter visible around the anus. 



