46 THE EQUINE HOSPITAL FORMULARY. 



Brain : Hydrocephalic Foals. 



As a rule, they should not be reared, as they never 

 thrive well. 



Brain, Inflammation of the (Encephalitis). 



For this disease rest and absolute quiet are most essential. 

 The horse should be placed in slings. If there be much 

 fever and excitement, it is advisable to bleed, and a cathartic 

 should be given at once. Cloths steeped in cold water or 

 in evaporating lotion should be applied to the head, or in 

 some cases it may be advisable to blister the poll. The 

 remedies usually employed are bromides or chloral, liq. 

 ammon. acet., and bicarbonate of potassium. 



Brain : Megrims, or Cerebral Hypersemia. 



Remove the collar, and then apply cold water to the 

 head. It may be well to use a breast-strap in the place of 

 the collar. 



Broken Knees. 



Ointment (Antiseptic). 

 Iodoform, twenty grains. 

 Oil of eucalyptus, twenty minims. 

 Carbolic acid, twenty minims. 

 Vaseline, one ounce and a half. 



Lotion (Antiseptic). 

 Carbolic acid, one fluid part. 

 Water, twenty fluid parts. 



Lotion (Antiseptic). 

 Salicylic acid, one ounce. 

 Boiling water, one gallon. 

 Allow the solution to cool, and then use it for soaking 

 the horse's bandages in. 



