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Dose: For horses and cattle, i tablespoonf ul ; 

 sheep, I teaspoonful; pigs, one-half teaspoonful. 



IODINE 



This dark brown tincture is not often trsed in- 

 ternally, but is used as a sweat blister and for blis- 

 tering thickened glands. In using, take a feather, 

 painting the iodine on the lump until it blisters; 

 when the blister appears, grease the part ; after two 

 or three days have passed, wash the lump with 

 warm water and soap and blister again. 



IODIDE OF POTASSIUM 



This white powder is obtained from the mineral 

 kingdom. When given internally it acts as an ab- 

 sorbent. It is commonly used in cases of dropsy 

 of the belly. In administering, use equal parts of 

 ground gentian root and give twice a day. 



Dose: For horses and cattle a teaspoonful; for 

 sheep and pigs, one-half teaspoonful. 



LINSEED OIL 



This oil is obtained from flaxseed, and is excel- 

 lent when a mild physic is desired. The easiest 

 and most effective way of giving to animals is in 

 the form of a drench. About i pint should be used 

 for horses and cattle. Raw linseed oil is usually 

 preferred to the boiled. 



LAUDANUM 



This is made from opium and is used both in- 

 ternally and externally. It is commonly used 



