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trouble in most instances. Mild cases require no 

 treatment. A light, laxative diet is desirable for stub- 

 born cases. If possible turn the animals on fresh 

 grass. Jamaica ginger is generally prescribed for 

 indigestion. Give 8 tablespoonfuls in . a pint of 

 warm water three times a day as a drench. Follow 

 this with condition powders, or some good diges- 

 tive tonic. After recovery see that the diet is varied 

 and that laxative and succulent foods are supplied. 



INFECTIOUS PNEUMONIA.— As the name in- 

 dicates, this is an mfectious trouble frequently ex- 

 tending over considerable areas and occurs among 

 both horses and cattle. It is very similar in its action 

 to ordinary pneumonia or inflammation of the 

 lungs. However, it does not seem to be so acute 

 in its action. The same treatment is applied to 

 cases of this kind as to ordinary pneumonia. When 

 its presence becomes known, it is wise to remove 

 all heathy animals to some other quarters. This 

 lessens the danger of infection to healthy animals. 

 After the disease has run its course, remove all 

 litter and manure from the stables, thoroughly air 

 out, admit as much sunlight as possible, and disin- 

 fect all walls and floors. A coat of whitewash on 

 the ceiling and walls is desirable. The floors 

 should be literally wet with disinfectant fluid, which 

 should be admitted to all cracks and open spaces. 



INFECTIOUS ANEMIA IN HORSES.— See 

 Swamp Fever. 



INFLAMMATION OF THE BOWELS.— 

 Sometimes this disease is called enteritis. It fre- 

 quently follows severe cases of colic. It is the result 

 of inflammation caused by indigestible material 

 lodging in the stomach and intestines of animals. It 

 may, however, result from other things that irritate 

 the bowels. When first noticed, a general depression 



