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size from that of a pea to that of a man's head, and occur 

 in animals six months old and upwards. There may be 

 from nine to twelve worms in one aneurism, and in one 

 horse there may be several of these aneurisms. Strongylus 

 armatus is the worm in question. 



Vertigo. — See Megrims. 



Villitis. 



Draught (same as in Laminitis). 



Warts. 



Mixture (for External Application). 



Sulphuric acid, one fluid part. 

 Sulphur, one part. 

 Mix well, apply to the warts carefully for ten minutes or 

 so, and then rub the mixture off". Some persons prefer to 

 use nitric acid or plain sulphuric acid for this purpose. 



Whistling. 



Ball. 



Iodide of potassium, two drachms. 

 Ginger, gentian, and treacle, sufiicient to make a one- 

 ounce ball. 



Wind-sucking. 



Draught, Ball, or Powder (same as those mentioned under 

 ' Acidity of the Stomach '). 



Withers, Injuries to the. 



A good plan is to use cold applications at first, without 

 pressure, which causes pain, and without massage, which 

 favours further haemorrhage into the sub-cutis. After a 

 day has elapsed, warm fomentations and poultices are best, 



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