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Mix thoroughly and give a tablespoonful every night in 

 a bran mash, but if in a case where you want to fatten the 

 animal quickly give a tablespoonful twice a day in a bran 

 mash. To horses that are working hard give a tablespoon- 

 ful every Saturday night in a bran mash to keep them in 

 good working condition. 



9. Colic and Indigestion Drench. 



Sweet Spirits of Nitre 1 ounce or 4 dessertspoonfuls. 



Laudanum 1 ounce or 4 dessertspoonfuls. 



Fleming's Tincture of Aconite 10 drops. 



Bicarbonate Soda 1 teaspoonful. 



Ginger 1 teaspoonful. 



Mix in a pint of lukewarm water and give as a drench 

 every two hours for colic, indigestion and inflammation. 

 For further particulars refer to diseases of the stomach and 

 bowels. 



