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animal may have several attacks of the trouble, 

 but each succeeding attack seems to be more severe. 

 The blood becomes thin, and the circulation im- 

 paired, and frequently there appears a swelling 

 under the chest or abdomen, or an enlargement of 

 one or more legs. It is quite easy to recognize the 

 trouble, especially in the advanced stages. The 

 slow progress at the beginning, remittent fever, 

 progressive emaciation and anemia, unimpaired or 

 ravenous appetite, staggering gait, and excessive 

 urination are usually all present to a greater or less 

 degree. Recovery takes place only when treatment 

 is begun early and when the disease is not too acute. 



In treating, absolute rest until fully recovered 

 is one of the primary requisites, and purgatives are 

 to be avoided. For the fever, the United States 

 Department of Agriculture recommends an anti- 

 pyretic of quinine 40 grains, acetanilide 2 drams, and 

 powdered nux vomica 30 grains, four times daily. 

 Cold water sponge baths and frequent copious 

 rectal injections of cold water also aid in reducing 

 the fever. After the fever subsides the following 

 is recommended: Arsenious acid, 2 grams; pow- 

 dered nux vomica, 28 grams; powdered cinchona 

 bark, 85 grams; powdered gentian root, no grams. 

 These should be well mixed and one-half teaspoon- 

 ful given at each feed of the affected animal. 



As in the case of all other infectious diseases, the 

 healthy should be separated from the sick horses, 

 and thorough disinfection of the infected stable, 

 stalls, litter, and stable utensils should be used by 

 mixing six ounces of any one of these chemicals 

 with one gallon of water. One of the approved coal- 

 tar sheep dips might also be used to advantage in a 

 five per cent solution, and should be applied liberally 

 to all parts of the stable, and sufficient lime may be 



