116 THE EQUINE HOSPITAL FORMULARY. 



swollen and oedematous. Both hind-limbs may be affected, 

 and, rarely, a fore-limb. Weed is generally associated with 

 mal-assimilation and impairment of digestion, and it is 

 especially liable to occur in heavy draught-horses. Some- 

 times one seizure succeeds another periodically, until at 

 last the limb assumes a permanently enlarged condition 

 known as elephantiasis. 



In the early stages of plethoric cases, bleeding from the 

 jugular vein is a very useful measure, and in addition to 

 this it is advisable to administer about three drachms of 

 aloes. 



Draught (to be given every six hours, mixed with six fluid 



ounces of water). 



R. Liq. amnion, acet., f. ^iv. 

 Pot. nitratis, 5ii. 

 Pot. bicarb., 5iv. 

 Sp. 86 th. nitrosi, f. ^ss. 

 Fleming's tinct. aconiti, n\^v. 

 Tinct. colchici, f. §ss. 



It may also be well to give half a drachm of calomel 

 once daily. Moreover, the affected limb should be fomented 

 with warm water, to which tincture of opium or other 

 anodynes may be added, and after the fomentation the 

 limb should be supported with bandages. Iodide of potas- 

 sium may also be useful sometimes, and in cases of long 

 standing, mercurial balls may be tried. 



Mad Staggers. — See Encephalitis. 



Maggots. 



Local ApiMcation. 



Oil of turpentine, one fluid part. 

 Linseed-oil, three fluid parts. 



